A content package is a file containing content and metadata. Metadata ( meta data, or sometimes metainformation) is "data about data" of any sort in any media
A content package is used in e-learning to define some learning content or an assessment that can be delivered, for example by a Learning Management System. A Learning Management System (LMS is software for delivering tracking and managing training It's a standard way of describing learning content that can be read by many programs.
The most widely used content packaging format is that defined by IMS Global, which uses an XML manifest file called imsmanifest. IMS Global Learning Consortium (usually known as IMS or IMS GLC is a global Nonprofit, member organization that strives to enable the growth and impact of learning technology Don't change "Extensible" xml wrapped up inside a zip file. The learning content itself is either included in the zip file if it is HTML or other media that can run on its own, or else is referenced as a URL from within the manifest. Uniform Resource Locator is an URI which also specifies where the identified resource is available and the protocol for retrieving it
The IMS format was used by SCORM to define their packaging format, and typically every SCORM content object (SCO) is defined by a content package. Sharable Content Object Reference Model ( SCORM) is a collection of standards and specifications for web-based E-learning. Sharable Content Object Reference Model ( SCORM) is a collection of standards and specifications for web-based E-learning.
The AICC also define a content package format for material that can be called by the widely used AICC HACP standard. Their format consists of four comma separated ASCII files that define details about the learning content including a URL. Uniform Resource Locator is an URI which also specifies where the identified resource is available and the protocol for retrieving it