Elucidat

MAY 29, 2020

SumTotal offers two levels of offering: Maestro for small-medium businesses and Enterprise for bigger organizations. Totara is an open-source LMS that lets learning managers create learning plans for their users, based on tailored competencies and objectives.

SCORM 52

SCORM LMS Compliance Training ADL 52

Tony Karrer

FEBRUARY 15, 2007

If anything, I would expect right now that the biggest shift will be towards more free, open-source solutions that provide roughly the same functionality that are in the commercial tools today. Does anyone from Saba, SumTotal, Adobe/Macromedia/eHelp, Lectora, etc. What will be the source?

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Innovation Macromedia Saba SumTotal 100

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 4, 2022

Docebo, started out by offering their system as open source. Started by three people in New Zealand, and equally a system to watch, which I did all those years ago, when most people were focused on players such as SumTotal. When I saw them the first time, way way ago, I knew this was a system that was going somewhere.

Learning System 81

Learning System System Metrics vendor 81

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 1, 2019

SumTotal Learning Management – They have come a long way. I readily admit for the longest time I was not a fan of SumTotal, but that was then, this is now. I’d like to see more on the administration side, and while the system is top tier, to me it is still missing some data visualization tied to extensive metric data.

Learning System 74

Learning System System Metrics Compliance Training 74

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Say what you will about Cornerstone and SumTotal, but neither are on this list. . Audacity – It is a free, open-source audio tool. No VR Headsets. Surely, Google Cardboard should be on there. Last year, they sold 76M units for it. Oculus Rift – hello? Can match many you find in authoring tools.

Authoring Tools 66

Authoring Tools Tools Social Media Blackboard 66

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 27, 2010

Big Dog (Saba, SumTotal, Plateau, Cornerstone OnDemand, Learn.com). Open Source Systems – That have to be 100% free to be considered. Open Source LMS of the Year. A lot of great products out there this year, new updates and latest versions; new companies, new services and just some real innovation.

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LMS Productivity Product Plateau 66

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Equally of interest, are the increase in open source systems that offer for a fee, hosting on their own servers, rather than on yours. Open Source Systems. Here is my list of the top three open source systems in the education/academia market. Prediction. Huge explosion in SaaS based only systems.

Authoring Tools 73

Authoring Tools News vendor Rapid Intake 73

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 20, 2011

I have seen continued interest and downloads for open source AR tool kits. Open source toolkits already exist, so I am projecting an increased use with education and businesses who have the tech folks in house to build such apps. Actually it already has with some end users. Most likely with tablets and smartphones.

Blended Learning 94

Blended Learning Authoring Tools Augmented Reality vendor 94

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Moodle dominates – from a market share, and user base – it was built first and foremost for Academia, and it is open source, which is free, and so anyone can build a system with it. SumTotal Learning Management – Feature rich system, very strong in compliance and regulatory, knows the space well. Runner Ups.

Learning System 125

Learning System System Industry Metrics 125

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Even open source systems. I identify the Big Dogs as SumTotal by Skillsoft (yes, that is the actual name), Cornerstone OnDemand, Saba, SucessFactors and Oracle Taleo (although, I ask myself who is using this and if you still are why?). SumTotal by Skillsoft – the 2016 re-haul is a huge plus. SumTotal by Skillsoft.

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vendor Report Cornerstone OnDemand Association LMS 40

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 28, 2014

The product is built on Moodle, and yes you can download the open source and customize it yourself, but why? SumTotal - Another Top 30 LMS vendor and when I have been able to see the product, I continue to see improvements. Okay, not that giddy. Totara - Totara is in both reports as a Top 25 vendor.

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vendor Guide ASTD Association Learning Management System 68

Clive on Learning

APRIL 4, 2007

Now I don't normally get very excited about LMSs but these awards attracted my attention, because in amongst the Sabas and the SumTotals was little ol' open-source Moodle: Award for market share - Small and Medium Corporate Learning Management Systems - Platinum award: Moodle. LMSs (Saba, SumTotal, SkillPort, etc.)

Apple 40

Apple VLE Saba LMS 40

Talented Learning

AUGUST 17, 2017

You are a small or medium-sized business that is paying for an oversized SAP, Oracle, SumTotal, Saba or Cornerstone LMS and feel like plankton in an ocean of priorities. You are an association or commercial training company limping along with a graying, semi-custom open source solution and multiple manual workarounds.

Trust 63

Trust Association Learning Management System Association LMS LMS 63

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

I removed any vendor built 100% on free open source or open source whereas it is always 100% customized so that one could build a mega monster or build a 1995 version. For folks who think I ignore the big dog vendors, sorry to disappoint, but Saba, SumTotal Learn and Cornerstone Learning Suite are in the Top 50.

Learning System 37

Learning System System Compliance Training Learn.com 37

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

What they are thinking is that they think all LMSs are Cornerstone, Saba, SumTotal, SuccessFactors, and they are not. Most folks are aware of Cornerstone Learning Suite, SumTotal Learning Management, Saba and Workday Learning (all of which are on findanlms.com). Open Source LMSs exist to. But I digress.

Learning System 65

Learning System System Metrics Compliance Training 65

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Open source systems are included, but not “customized shops or botique firms from customized Moodle per se that you pay” In the 2017 report, the number of vendors explored was 1,000. Who can you expect to see (I’m just going to provide a small list here, so not every vendor in the Top 50 is listed below).

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Report Association LMS Association Learning Management System LMS 62

The Learning Circuits

OCTOBER 12, 2005

It also doesn't bode well for WebCT's willingness to play with open source (sorry Harold!) And of course back in August we had WebEx buying Intranets.com and SumTotal (created out of Docent + Click2Learn) buying PathLore as I discussed in this post. Clark - you need to update your Chart of Consolidations !

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Webct Blackboard Centra NETg 40

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Ask someone to name a few LMSs or at least one, and I suspect it will be Cornerstone OnDemand or SumTotal. Say open source? People either love or hate Cornerstone OnDemand, SumTotal Learn, Saba, SuccessFactors. To me, these are brand names. Moodle rolls right out. Ever heard someone go, oh, yeah Sakai!

Association LMS 40

Association LMS Association Learning Management System LMS Cornerstone OnDemand 40

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 9, 2021

Open LMS – Is the full Moodle customized system here, and companies due use Open LMS for their customer education/partner training. Open can do pretty much anything you need/ask for, and it wouldn’t make sense to leave them out, just because they build off of open source and take it to a whole different level.

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System Custom Education Metrics 105

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 28, 2020

Moodle base is open source, and thus from Moodle alone standpoint is not on the list, nor is any open source solution. . 4 SumTotal Learning Management. You receive content (free) from SumTotal, when you buy the system, the content is Skillsoft, and you pick a few to be part of the system.

Learning System 23

Learning System System Compliance Training iTunes 23

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Open source systems are included, but not “customized shops or botique firms from customized Moodle per se that you pay” In the 2017 report, the number of vendors explored was 1,000. Who can you expect to see (I’m just going to provide a small list here, so not every vendor in the Top 50 is listed below).

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Report Association LMS Association Learning Management System LMS 40

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 2, 2014

Moodle (open source). Instructure. eLogic Learning. NetDimensions. Cornerstone OnDemand. WBT Systems. WebCourseworks. Unicorn Training. Growth Engineering. Learning Cart. Meridian Global. Michaels & Associates. Kaltura VLP. Administrate. Accessplanit. Desire 2 Learn. emTrain.

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Association Learning Management System LMS Report Association LMS 77

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 13, 2011

Exclusive Scoops on who is out at GeoLearning following the acquisition by SumTotal Systems – not presented anywhere on the net. Access to the Open Source LMS Directory prior to posting on the blog. What I see as the reasons behind the acquisition. Latest M-Learning Tablet Information.

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News LMS vendor Brandon Hall 65

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 12, 2011

In today’s market there is no reason to buy a product that requires you to do a full customization, either on the front end, back end or entire system, unless – you decided to go with an open source solution such as Moodle or Drupal, where you need that extensive customization. CourseMill 6 by Trivantis. Melon Lite LMS.

Authoring Tools 68

Authoring Tools vendor NexLearn Authorware 68

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

Top Three Open Source LMSs of 2013-14. Moodle - Whether you like it or not, the system still reigns supreme for free open source. But, as we all know, nothing is ever really free, so if you go open source make sure you have the resources to invest to make it robust. Before the Top 20, here are the.

Association Learning Management System 105

Association Learning Management System LMS Learning Management System System 105

eFront

APRIL 27, 2012

You might already have stumbled-upon Moodle, Dokeos, Blackboard, Saba or Sumtotal. And usually people want the most their money can buy; which makes the free (open-source) solutions so darn attractive. So, you are looking to buy an LMS. You have definitely stumbled-upon eFront, otherwise you would not be reading this message.

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LMS Dokeos SumTotal Saba 101

Talented Learning

JANUARY 8, 2020

You know the names – Cornerstone , Oracle , Saba Software , SAP SuccessFactors , SumTotal Systems and Workday. 10) Open Source Gains Legitimacy in Extended Enterprise Learning. Over the years, open source has become associated with strength in the academic LMS space. 2020 LMS TRENDS PREDICTION.

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Predictions Association Learning Management System Enterprise Association LMS 87

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 24, 2021

Moodle isn’t – because it is not centralized – it is de-centralized and open source. There is way too much to explain why not, including the use of LL whereas data on what is taken cannot be brought back into WL (although rumors say in the next version this will be resolved). SuccessFactors is not on this list.

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Learning System System Association Learning Management System Metrics 129

CommLab India

DECEMBER 14, 2016

As MOODLE is an open source LMS , it has many features. Therefore, you can customize the existing LMS native apps such as MOODLE , SumTotal, Cellcast, and others. The most preferred and cost-effective option is to use the MOODLE native app as it has an open source framework.

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LMS Mobile Moodle Synchronous 44

Limestone Learning

JANUARY 31, 2018

Tuesday, February 13, 2018, 11AM – 12PM PT: Open-Source vs. Closed-Source LMS: Why the Technology Your LMS Uses Matters (Free for ATD members) When looking for a new learning management system, there are a multitude of questions that must be asked, starting with: What do I need my LMS to be able to do to allow us to reach our e-learning goals?

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Webcast Free Brandon Hall Blended Learning 40

OpenSesame

MAY 29, 2013

It is an open source project that provides WYSIWYG visual authoring of HTML5 user interfaces, allowing it to run on mobile browsers. SumTotal ToolBook . A more basic version (Lectora Publisher) is available for $1,595. Maquetta . How much does it cost? This community-focused tool is free for users. How much does it cost?

eLearning Tools 52

eLearning Tools Authoring Tools ReadyGo Rapid Intake 52

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 14, 2019

I always get inquiries on why Moodle or any other free open source is not in my rankings. If you are into free open source code, the key is finding an active community that will add new plugins for you to add. SumTotal Learning Management (*). Just an fyi. Who else is missing – that you will recognize?

Learning System 84

Learning System System vendor Association Learning Management System 84

Limestone Learning

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Thursday, March 1, 2018, 9AM – 10AM PT: Open-Source vs. Closed-Source LMS: Why the Technology Your LMS Uses Matters When looking for a new Learning Management System, there are a multitude of questions that must be asked, starting with: What do I need my LMS to be able to do to allow us to reach our eLearning goals?

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Free Brandon Hall Webcast Blended Learning 41

Talented Learning

APRIL 1, 2020

eThink is offering free open-source learning platform hosting through July 1st for any new client that signs a contract before May 1st. via SumTotal and Skillsoft. Founder Arun Pradhan shares detailed access instructions in this LinkedIn post. Moodle and Totara LMS Implementation & Hosting. via eThink.

Virtual Classroom 74

Virtual Classroom Free Resources Authoring Tools 74

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 27, 2011

The spin of course, is that open source systems enable APIs. I am still hearing of problems with Captivate 5 and SumTotal. Hopefully, SumTotal will release an update to solve this. And for free? Why the extra fee for a vendor to integrate it into their system. But here is something to think about.

Trends 75

Trends vendor Association Learning Management System LMS 75

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 20, 2022

Where the Corporate LMS market is heading – Really refers to all types of learning systems Talent Experience Platforms (TXP) Guide – The two biggest players are Degreed and EdCast TXP, Schoox is next Open Source Learning Systems Insight – Be careful out there Why did you buy your learning system?

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Learning System System Guide Blended Learning 79