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. Here’s some of what I pulled out.

Open Source 255

Open Source eLearning Tools Open Authoring Tools 255

Ed App

JUNE 25, 2020

This is where authoring tools come in. An eLearning authoring tool is a type of software that allows you to create digital training content, convert it into an eLearning format, and distribute it among learners via a learning management system. Here’s a list of the top 10 best free eLearning authoring tools.

Authoring Tools 52

Authoring Tools Authoring Free Tools 52

eLearning 24-7

MAY 18, 2010

Today, CMSs are appearing with the above, but may include workflows, collaboration tools, web site search, document repositories, records management, digital asset management, compliance and social media. And, with the costs of a LCMS or even some CMSs, you might want to seek out the open source – FREE way.

Portal 45

Portal LMS LCMS Open Source 45

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 12, 2011

Authoring tools whose interface either looks like to was written in 1997 (thus outdated) or is so confusing, that the premise of rapid, just is not possible. Quiz assessment tools and systems, that assume everyone wants to do T/F and M/C or Short Answer and T/F only. Authoring Tools (Rapid E-Learning).

Authoring Tools 68

Authoring Tools vendor NexLearn Authorware 68

Learning Visions

JUNE 26, 2009

And “in times like these…&# Why pay for a pricey LMS when you can Moodle or Drupal or Sakai ? I’m a recent convert, perhaps on the path to open source evangelism.) Because it’s open source, there are no licensing costs. Moodle and other open source products have huge communities behind them.

Moodle 113

Moodle Corporate eLearning Authoring Tools Dokeos 113