This report is based on presentations given at the workshop arranged jointly by the DELTA (Developing European Learning through Technological Advance) Unit of DG XIII/F and the Italian based Datamont spa. The workshop addressed three principal themes: markets for technology-based learning, standards and conventions for technology-based learning, and the effectiveness of technology-based learning. For each theme the report includes presentation of the issues by commission staff, a transcript of the major speech from the invited expert, and abstracts of supporting presentations from invited experts. The purpose in collecting these papers is to offer a synthesis of findings and provide a baseline for further research in the area of telematic systems for flexible and distance learning. After a preface by Roland Huber, the following papers are presented: (1) "Background to the Workshop" (Corinne Hermant and Lieve Van Langenhove); (2) "Markets and Standards in Learning Technologies" (Luis Rodriguez-Rosello; (3) "Markets for Technology-Based Learning" (Corinne Hermant and Lieve Van Langenhove); (4) "La prise en compte des couts dans les strategies de production des nouvelles technologies de formation"--French title; "Where Are the Markets for Technology-Based Learning?"--English title (Jean-Marie Albertini and Joel Bonamy--in French with English summary); (5) "Small and Medium Enterprises" (Carlos Braga--abstract); (6) "Corporate Training" (Ronnie Dallal--abstract); (7) "User Requirements for Technology-Based Learning" (Chris Lloyd--abstract); (8) "Standards and Guidelines for Technology-Based Learning" (Corinne Hermant and Lieve Van Langenhove); (9) "Which Standards and Conventions Are Appropriate for Advanced Learning Technology in Europe?" (Giuseppe Sala); (10) "Standards for the Design, Production and Use of Learning Technology" (Willem Bulthuis Philips--abstract); (11) "Standards for Learning in European Networks" (Joseph Fromont--abstract); (12) "Effectiveness of Technology-Based Learning" (Corinne Hermant and Lieve Van Langenhove); (13) "Effectiveness of Flexible and Distance Learning in Terms of Investment and Learning Progress" (Geoff Toplis); (14) "Investing in Learning Technologies" (Ulla Schwarz--abstract); (15) "Learning Efficiency of New Technology" (Glyn Martin--abstract); and (16) "Policy Issues" (Claudio Dondi--abstract). (DB)