  E-learning can be loosely defined as a wide set of applications and
processes, which uses available electronic media (and tools) to deliver
vocational education and training. With its increasing recognition as an
ubiquitous mode of instruction and interaction in the academic as well as
corporate world, the need for a scaleable and realistic model is becoming
important. In this paper we introduce SELF; a Semantic grid-based E-Learning
Framework. SELF aims to identify the key-enablers in a practical grid-based
E-learning environment and to minimize technological reworking by proposing a
well-defined interaction plan among currently available tools and technologies.
We define a dichotomy with E-learning specific application layers on top and
semantic grid-based support layers underneath. We also map the latest open and
freeware technologies with various components in SELF.
