This essay aims at developing an academic resource nature of a learning object through which many objects can be supported. It evaluates the learning object; which has been incorporated into modern learning. The study bases the argument on the perspective in which learning objects are perceived as structured materials, meaningfully categorized according to the educational objective. The study also evaluates the usefulness of the topic, benefits and costs, among others. The discussion is based on the analysis of the various relevant studies on the subject as well as on the main arguments for and against the learning object. The conclusion is based on the summary of the topic in which various perceptions are highlighted along with the contrast presented by various studies including Wiley (2003).IntroductionModern learning has integrated learning objects. However, the biggest problem lies in understanding exactly what the learning objects are. They were probably integrated into various courses for the very purpose of creating better understanding. However, the question still arises of where to start, what issues to consider, and what promising practices to be aware of. Given the bewildering array of literature on the subject of learning objects, it can be daunting to sort through current research in an attempt to find practical advice. For these reasons, this essay aims to develop learning objects that can be perceived as academic resources, designed to support the many objectives. Therefore, the study generally evaluates learning objects on measurement and reporting systems for data, health and information systems. For the purposes of this essay, let's base our sub...... middle of article ...... on already existing practices, like MERLOT companies. Works Cited Abdelhamid, T. (1999). The multidimensional learning model: a new cognitive psychology-based model for computer-assisted instruction to improve medical student learning. Med Educ Online, 1 (1), 1-8. Retrieved March 3, 2003, from http://www.msu.edu/~dsolomon/t0000007.pdfBelfer, K., Nesbit, J., & Leacock, T. (2002). Learning Object Review Instrument (LORI). Version 1.4Cairncross, F. (2001). The death of distance. Completely new edition. Boston: Harvard Business School Press. Hung, D. (2001). Learning theories and computer-assisted educational technologies. Education Media International, 38 (4), 281-287. Wiley D. (2003). Learning objects: difficulties and opportunities. Available at: http://wiley.ed.usu.edu/docs/lo do.pdf [Verified April 26 2003].