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Open Source eLearning Tools

Tony Karrer

I was just asked about trends in open source for eLearning and particularly open source eLearning tools. Probably one of the better sources on this is Jane Hart’s Instructional Tools Directory. In addition, she indicates if they are free or cost money – which is not quite the same thing as open source.

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Learning Object Tools

Tony Karrer

A reader from another country has asked me about Learning Object Tools. I asked him to clarify what they meant and the response was: Learning Object Tools are those that allow you to create, edit and manage learning objects. I pointed them at the Wikipedia article - Learning Object.

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The top 10 elearning LMS platforms & software available right now

Elucidat

LMS vs Learning Content Management System (LCMS): There’s some crossover between LCMSs and LMSs. Both allow you to host and deliver web-based learning, and both are SCORM compatible. The main difference is that LCMS specializes in digital learning – allowing you to create and deliver elearning all in one place.

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Free e-Learning books

eFront

Nowhere will you find a more comprehensive set of tips that you can use to improve your LMS and LCMS implementation efforts. 382 Tips on the SELECTION of an LMS or LCMS - eLearning Guild.is Nowhere will you find a more comprehensive set of tips that you can use to improve your LMS and LCMS selection efforts.

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Learning and Development Glossary

Petra Mayer

The model comprises four levels, namely, reaction, learning, behaviour and outcomes. LCMS (Learning Content Management Systems). LCMS is a system that manages the creation, storage and delivery of eLearning content. It is synonymous with learning management systems or LMS. Learning and Development (L&D).

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How to Speak Like an eLearning Pro

OpenSesame

While designing a learning experience, mlearning designers have to consider smaller screen sizes, processing power, device compatibility and availability of bandwidth among other issues. Learning Objects (LO) : These are independent units of learning. Each unit is not connected to any units presented before or after it.

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Adobe/Bersin Overview of the eLearning Industry

Learning Visions

Whereas if higher risk (development of entire course), people more likely to use non-open source tools. LMS vs. LCMS LMS -- manage training transactions and student date LCMS more with content creating (moving more to on-demand) Training Platform/Suite -- brings these together. typically ASP.