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. Of course, I’d recommend skimming through eLearning Learning to find the latest and greatest.

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Open Source eLearning Tools Open Authoring Tools 255

eLearning 24-7

JULY 30, 2010

Open Architecture. APIs are open source code, so that developers (inc. Google code is open source code, so you can manipulate. Moodle and Drupal. Drupal has a significant quantity of APIs, including shopping carts. Rapid E-Learning Authoring Tools. E-Learning 24/7.

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Mashups Social Networks Authoring Tools LCMS 65

eLearning 24-7

MAY 18, 2010

Thus the key is to find one that truly meets the content management system – learning approach, rather than just a web site content approach. And, with the costs of a LCMS or even some CMSs, you might want to seek out the open source – FREE way. Drupal – One of the king kongs of CMS systems.

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Portal LMS LCMS Open Source 45

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 12, 2011

In today’s market there is no reason to buy a product that requires you to do a full customization, either on the front end, back end or entire system, unless – you decided to go with an open source solution such as Moodle or Drupal, where you need that extensive customization. Authoring Tools (Rapid E-Learning).

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Authoring Tools vendor NexLearn Authorware 68