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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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Open Source LMSs Facts and Insight

eLearning 24-7

One of the areas that always gain interest and usage are open source systems, that is to say, free open source code (some are not), to which any organization, company, educational setting, government and so forth can build their own system (often noted as home-grown) and do what they wish with it. Not open source.

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Open Source Web Conferencing Solutions – FREE

eLearning 24-7

I have a real issue with vendors who charge extra – via a license with their “partner&# or otherwise for a web conferencing – and thus ability to offer webinars, in their solution. Hence: Below are products that are either open source free or free or free with limited functionality. – Very nice solution.

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How badges can benefit members and promote member engagement within your professional association

Web Courseworks

This week, Managing eLearning features a guest post by Lauren Gray of Web Courseworks. EDUCAUSE is a non-profit association for IT professionals working in higher education, and strives to help those who lead, manage, and use information technology to shape strategic decisions at every level. What is EDUCAUSE?

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How badges can benefit members and promote member engagement within your professional association

Web Courseworks

This week, Managing eLearning features a guest post by Lauren Gray of Web Courseworks. EDUCAUSE is a non-profit association for IT professionals working in higher education, and strives to help those who lead, manage, and use information technology to shape strategic decisions at every level. What is EDUCAUSE?

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Digital Badges for Educational Achievement

Web Courseworks

Mozilla’s Open Badges project is working to solve that problem, making it easy for anyone to issue, earn and display badges across the web through a shared technical infrastructure. From Mozilla’s Open Badges wiki page. What do I need to know about the Open Badges Infrastructure (OBI)?

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How To Create Cost-Effective eLearning Courses

Brilliant Teams

There are both open-source and commercial options available, so choose the one that suits your budget and requirements. Additionally, it eliminates the carbon emissions associated with travel for in-person training sessions. It provides features such as course enrolment, progress tracking, and learner analytics.

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