Tony Karrer

OCTOBER 13, 2010

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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APRIL 4, 2011

Even with slideshare, you can actually post e-books and other documents, so it follows suit in a system. Opens up learning, and makes your solution a one stop service. LMS/LCMS/Learning Portal (commercial or free), e-readers, any mobile device(i.e. Incorporate Social Q/A. What solution ? What solutions ? What solutions ?

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JULY 13, 2010

The trends apply to both LMS/LCMS vendors. and European vendors interestingly enough, do not follow suit. Asia – misleading by LMS/LCMS vendors. Leadership development, HPI, succession planning and OD are increasing in the LMS market, due to a real change in having L&OD or HR leaders taking charge of the LMS/LCMS.

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JULY 30, 2010

Open Architecture. APIs are open source code, so that developers (inc. your IS/IT people) can make modifications or changes in the code to suit your needs. Google code is open source code, so you can manipulate. Why would I want to have an API in my LMS/LCMS or CMS? Mashups Possibilities.

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