article thumbnail

Open Source LMSs Facts and Insight

eLearning 24-7

One of the areas that always gain interest and usage are open source systems, that is to say, free open source code (some are not), to which any organization, company, educational setting, government and so forth can build their own system (often noted as home-grown) and do what they wish with it. Not open source.

article thumbnail

Is HTML5 Ready for eLearning Development?

Upside Learning

Last week, while justifying Apple’s refusal to allow Flash player on iPhone/iPad, Steve Jobs wrote– “ New open standards created in the mobile era, such as HTML5, will win on mobile devices (and PCs too) ”. A few browsers like Firefox support Ogg Theora (an open source format) while others like Safari support H.264

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

What 2U’s edX Acquisition Means for Open edX, Appsembler, and Its Customers

Appsembler

For additional details on the acquisition, read MIT News’ article here. What Is the Difference Between edX and Open edX? A common misconception is that edX and Open edX are the same and the words can be used interchangeably. What Does This Transaction Mean for Open edX, Appsembler, and Our Customers? This isn’t the case.

Open 98
article thumbnail

Our Collection of Training Tools

Ed App

SCORM Players. SCORM players are nifty tools that allow you to view standalone training content in other applications or learning management systems. In this article, we’ve handpicked the top virtual learning environments that you can use to create a more engaging, flexible, and inclusive learning environment for your learners.

Tools 52
article thumbnail

Demystifying Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Appsembler

The LMS market is bustling with key players like Moodle, Canvas, and Blackboard, each carrying unique strengths. In the ensuing sections, this article will delve deeper into the workings of Learning Management Systems. Leading the charge are several notable players who have sculpted the terrain of this dynamic market.

LMS 52
article thumbnail

Best LMS For Teaching Courses Online

Academy of Mine

Lucky for you, in this article we’re going to discuss the 13 best LMSs for teaching courses online! Moodle Moodle is a free open-source LMS for educators and is one of the most popular free LMSs on the market. To learn more about SaaS LMSs versus self-hosted open source platforms here’s an article that explains that.

article thumbnail

Authoring Software: Features, Capabilities, How to Choose, and More

Kitaboo

This article will cover the basics of authoring software, how it can help you design effectively for the web, and much more! If you’re working with a tight budget and can’t afford a large initial investment in your authoring tool , look into cheaper options – or consider using open-source software instead.