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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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How Moodle LMS open-source design helps learning institutions

eAbyas Info Solutions

Moodle was built as an open source platform and follows the four open-source freedoms because we believe free and open access to education is fundamental to creating a more equitable world. Twenty years later, and with hundreds of millions of users worldwide, Moodle LMS remains open-source.

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Open Source vs. Commercial Platforms: Making the Right Choice

BrainCert

One of the first decisions you'll encounter on this journey is whether to opt for an open-source learning platform or invest in a commercial one. In this blog post, we'll explore the key differences between open-source and commercial learning platforms to help you make an informed decision.

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6 Advantages of Using an Open-Source LMS

LearnDash

Should you launch your course on a hosted LMS, or use an open-source option? But if your course is your life’s passion, here are six reasons an open-source LMS will set you up for long-term success. When you first start out on a hosted LMS, you may design your course based on the tools offered at the time.

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Open Source Instructional Design by N. Eckel

Learning Visions

Another book for the to-read list: Open Source Instructional Design by Nathaniel Eckel (with a nice forward by our old friend, Professor Karl Kapp ). He advocates a more collaborative, even friendly relationship, in which IDs teach basic instructional design to SMEs. Tags: book review instructional design.

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Why EasyGenerator isn’t open source

Challenge to Learn

One of them: open source. The question was: should EasyGenerator become open source or should it stay proprietary. In the end we decided not to go for the open source model en in this blog I will try to explain why. My open source experience is therefore mainly based on these three.