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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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Do You Need a Content Authoring Tool for LearnDash?

LearnDash

What does it meant to be a Content Authoring Tool, and does that describe LearnDash? Every now and then, someone comes to us with a question about our software that uses a term we haven’t heard applied to us before. The most recent example was when someone asked us if we were a “Content Authoring Tool.”.

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MOODLE vs DRUPAL – THE FACE OFF

Paradiso

Understanding Moodle vs Drupal. A CMS is a software application or a set of related programs used to create and manage digital content. Moodle and Drupal are two names that come up when talking about content. Moodle vs Drupal – What are they? Moodle vs Drupal – Comparison.

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What Is A Learning Management System (LMS)? Less Than 100 Words

Roundtable Learning

Depending on your organization’s needs, you can adopt a simple LMS for employees to access materials in one location or invest in a complex system with authoring tools, learning paths, and integrations. Authoring capabilities – allowing training professionals to design and create learning content within the LMS.

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10 Free Authoring Tools

Ed App

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.

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APIs and Mashups r ur new ABCs for E-Learning

eLearning 24-7

An API (Application Program Interface) enables an interface from a piece of software to communicate with another piece of software (in its simplest form) or multiple pieces of software (called a mashup). However there are vendors who sell their API solution wrapped in a piece of software. Moodle and Drupal.

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3 Critical Questions To Ask A Learning Technology Vendor

Docebo

Most state-of-the-art learning platforms are Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions. This means the software is licensed on a subscription basis and is centrally hosted via the cloud (as opposed to an on-premise solution). Maintaining software updates. Combine your learning platform with Elucidat (e-learning authoring tool).

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