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Open Source LMS vs. Cloud-Based LMS: Which is Right for You?

SkyPrep

While on your journey to finding the right fit for your organization, you will encounter two different types of LMSs – open source and cloud-based. Open-Source LMS. What is an Open Source LMS? Open-source means the original source code of the learning management system is open to all developers.

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Top 10 Free and Open Source eLearning Projects to Watch for 2012

eFront

This is why I created the following list with the Top 10 Free and Open Source eLearning projects for 2012 that will help you implement a low cost eLearning solutions => Please leave a comment if you would like me to include another Free or Open Source eLearning project that needs to be mentioned!

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Free and Open Source Web Conferencing (Online Meetings, Webinars.

eFront

As a result, the following post is Free and Open Source Web Conferencing (Online Meetings, Webinars) Tools for e-Learning. The following list contains free and open source Web Conferencing tools that are nt in particular order. BigBlueButton is built by combining over fourteen open source components.

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10 Low-Cost Ideas for Employee Training

The Training by Nelle Blog | Corporate Training and Consulting

Internet Connection: An absolute must for incorporating interactive technology Laptop/iPads/Tablets/Smart Devices: For hosting, presenting your PowerPoint or Slide Deck, and launching any interactive programs or applications. ON THE JOB TRAINING Guided instruction isn't going anywhere.

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Another Stake in Ground for Blackboard: Two New Investments in the Open-source E-learning Market

Janet Clarey

Blackboard’s statement of principles about open source says it is. committed to supporting the growth, development and use of open source technologies in education worldwide.”. To that end, Blackboard has launched a new business called Blackboard Education Open Source Services – a good thing, right?

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Your Guide to an Affordable eLearning Content Service

Thinkdom

Maintenance Savings: Updates to Interactive PPTs can be made quickly and at a low cost, reducing the expenses associated with maintaining up-to-date training materials. They reduce the cost of producing learning materials. What are the Benefits of Open Source?

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Providing digital skills training for literacy educators globally

eAbyas Info Solutions

They sought to implement a learning management system (LMS) that is widely used and open source. This would ensure that countries, who were supported by UIL through their contextualisation process, could host the course on their own platforms for free if they chose to, using their own national experts or at low cost.

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