Web learning environment evolution: integration and open problems

This paper focuses on the requirements in the evolution of learning environment, as driven by increasing demand of technological integration. Two main directions are identified: the integration between computer mediated communication (CMC) and multimedia technologies and the interaction between web information sources (digital libraries and multimedia information systems) and web training environments. A brief description of our experience, in the integration of web learning environments with digital library technology, introduces the discussion on open problems and new research directions.