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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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Top 10 LMS/LCMS Trends and Forecasts

eLearning 24-7

The trends apply to both LMS/LCMS vendors. Asia – misleading by LMS/LCMS vendors. Forecast: Continued development by LMS/LCMS vendors making their front end UI (what the end user – i.e. employee or customer) more intuitive, easier to use and truly user friendly. The growth of open source and with Web 3.0

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LMS/LCMS Social Media & Side Notes

eLearning 24-7

If you haven’t been looking at LMS/LCMS solutions lately or if you have, you may be noticing a trend - social media. Does your LMS/LCMS vendor offer these? Wikis – Wikipedia. I left out social analytics, since with a LMS/LCMS it would be needed, so why list it as a social media offering?

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Top 10 eLearning Predictions 2011 #LCBQ

Tony Karrer

Twitter, Yammer), wikis, blogs, discussion groups, etc. open up exciting opportunities for people to access relevant information where and when they require it. Interestingly, it's Xyleme - an LCMS vendor that is sponsoring the site. I call it working smarter. It's a mess. There's clear need and opportunity.

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CMS: An Alternative to a LMS for those who seek Portals or Communities

eLearning 24-7

While the race is on for people to get LMSs and LCMSs, there are some people who either do not want or need a LMS/LCMS, but want to create a learning community or more often, some type of portal – intranet or internet. And, with the costs of a LCMS or even some CMSs, you might want to seek out the open source – FREE way.

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Social Media Offerings which can b used in Social Learning

eLearning 24-7

Wikis - Wikipedia. Open Source/Mashups - APis, open source – while open source and APIs are not social media, they will enable multi-faceted social media features and capabilities. Blogs - WordPress , Blogger. Events – Meetup. Social Professional Networks - LinkedIn.

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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. Games/Blogs/Wikis Lots of folks saying they have no plans to use these (about 50%) The forward-thinking folks are going to use these tools Get users in touch with SMEs and each other -- share info with each other.