Learning objects - content management related

We've had a couple of meetings in the last month to consider alternative options that might be possible for hosting learning content/objects in an "open standard" repository. This might mean that we could deliver the content through more than one learning environment if we wished. Such a demand has arisen with a partner Institution overseas that uses a different platform to Bradford. We also have technology pioneers who are experimenting with other learning platforms some of which are remotely hosted, as well as those that are "supported" by the University in its standard learning environment. I'm not being too specific about the particular products becuase this is probably less relevant at this stage than the concept of dis-aggregating content from delivery mechanism. There is also a consultation about to begin on the future of the current learning requirements (note academic and student requirements not platform/technology). This is very encouraging.