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What’s the Difference Between an LMS and an LCMS? Hint: It’s Not Just the Letter “C”

Association eLearning

It can be difficult to understand eLearning terms when they’re used interchangeably. For example, you’ve likely seen Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Learning Content Management Systems (LCMS) discussed on various websites and company pages. How is an LCMS Different from an LMS? An LCMS goes one step farther.

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eLearning Glossary: Definitions for the Most Commonly Used Terms

Association eLearning

If you’re new to eLearning or online training, it can seem like you’re wading through alphabet soup with all the various anagrams and terminology used in this industry. SCORM, LMS, AMS, LCMS, API, JITT, what does it all mean?! Grab a spoon, and let’s dig in to the soup, with this eLearning glossary.

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Learning Management Systems and You

Association eLearning

Online training programs are often called eLearning. Before we go any further, please note that an LMS is different from a Learning Content Management System (LCMS). An LCMS provides tools for managing and creating course content, many LMSs do not. Remember those courses from the conference your association already has?

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Four Wishes for LMS Buyers

Association eLearning

Further down in the article LMS Buyers will see a list of standard LMS functionality compared to LCMS functionality. Notice that course development is generally not one of the functions of an LMS. Sometimes LMSs offer some basic course development tools, but it’s not a core LMS function.

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Open Source eLearning Tools

Tony Karrer

- eLearning Weekly , March 20, 2009 OLAT: Swiss Quality Open Source LMS by Joël Fisler - Learning Solutions Magazine , February 24, 2010 The Right Way To Go About Open Source LMS - Upside Learning Blog , October 23, 2009 Moodle Mayhem - eLearning 24-7 , April 14, 2010 Discovery Through eLearning: Moodle Goes Corporate: Leveraging Open Source - Michelle (..)

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Fundamentals of Good eLearning Scenarios

360 Training

When developing elearning scenarios, use interesting and relevant images to help student to visualize the situation. We usually don’t get a second chance to correct ourselves in real-life situations, but with the help of elearning scenarios, a student is provided an opportunity to learn and practice in an authentic environment.

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Importance of LCMS and eLearning Authoring Tools, Explained!

Instancy

As the name suggests, Learning Content Management System manages eLearning content including online courses, assessments, and other digital materials. This allows for the rapid assembly of customized content and eliminates duplicate development efforts. An LCMS provides many benefits: 1.

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