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Free and Open Source Text to Speech Tools for e-Learning

eFront

It can run on a wide range of operating systems, including various Unix versions, Mac and Microsoft Windows (95, 98, NT4, ME, 2000, XP, Vista). It has been designed and continuously developed by Paul Boersma and David Weenink of the University of Amsterdam. The program also supports speech synthesis, including articulatory synthesis.

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Something is Going on Down there in the LMS Market

eLearning 24-7

Salesforce.com reportedly close to acquiring DimDim (web conferencing solution). SCORM 2000 will work. They are from other markets, but are entering and purchasing, and yes in some cases assimilating. Let’s take a brief look at a couple of recent moves: Taleo acquires Learn.com.

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Something is Going on Down there in the LMS Market

eLearning 24-7

Salesforce.com reportedly close to acquiring DimDim (web conferencing solution). SCORM 2000 will work. They are from other markets, but are entering and purchasing, and yes in some cases assimilating. Let’s take a brief look at a couple of recent moves: Taleo acquires Learn.com.