A special functionality of SURFsharekit is the possibility of linking metadata teaching materials (publication records) together in a hierarchical relationship. This enables a collection of learning materials to be created.
A collection has the following characteristics:
One example is a lesson series such as a MOOC that consists of a number of lessons. These lessons can also be used separately and are metadated separately. Linking the MOOC and the underlying lessons together produces a collection that can consist of two or more layers.
SURF's search portal shows both the MOOC as a whole, with the layer underneath, and the individual lessons. In each case, the connection to the upper and lower levels is clearly shown.
Schematic example: