Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

Today as part of the Kineo Insights webinar series – a conversation on open source. The following are my notes from Part 1 of the webinar: The Truth About Open Source: A conversation with Michael Korcuska, Executive Director of Sakai. The Truth About Open Source Who writes the code? Open source isn’t free.

Open Source 150

Open Source Director Open Conversation 150

eLearning 24-7

JULY 27, 2010

I have a real issue with vendors who charge extra – via a license with their “partner&# or otherwise for a web conferencing – and thus ability to offer webinars, in their solution. Hence: Below are products that are either open source free or free or free with limited functionality.

Open Source 70

Open Source Web Open VOIP 70

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 2, 2024

What didn’t surprise me though, once it started to catch everyone’s attention, was that vendors in the learning system and learning tech space, would grab hold of it. I figured out early on, where the low hanging fruit was for vendors who wanted to add it. Course Will it be universal in what vendors do with it?

System 73

System vendor Metrics Open Source 73

Elligense

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

And it’s much more expensive than using SaaS or open-source solution. Open Source LMS and CMS Open Source LMS(Learning Management Systems) like Moodle or TalentLMS provide you with a ready-built platform which is ready to go after installation on your servers. Time and effort. Maintenance. Pros Costs.

Website 40

Website Online Server LMS 40

Academy of Mine

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Do a quick Google search on “LMS” and you will see key phrases like web-based or self-hosted LMS, SaaS or open-source LMS, and commercial or education LMS. Otherwise known as web-based, this is an LMS that is usually created and made available to you by a third-party vendor. What does this all mean? . Self-Hosted LMS.

LMS 98

LMS Open Source Server Moodle 98

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Next, there are vendors of all stripes pitching AI. Sidebar One company is already embracing AI for all their employees – Visa just announced that every employee will get access to GPT-4 This Guide hopes to resolve some of those issues. Don’t assume the vendor will get back to you on this – I find it very rare.

Guide 100

Guide vendor Learning System Scanning 100

Wahoo Learning

MAY 4, 2023

From technical issues to budget constraints, LMS challenges can be overwhelming. Integration with in-house tools such as your Human Resources Information System (HRIS), server maintenance, technical support, and cybersecurity are all issues that need to be addressed by IT.

Association Learning Management System 82

Association Learning Management System LMS Association LMS Management 82

Appsembler

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Open edX and Canvas can address these challenges. Both are open-source, highly customizable, and used across many industries. Customer support: Consider the level of customer support the vendor (and its community) provides. You can access an open-source platform without additional overhead costs.

Open 52

Open Platform Open Source Association LMS 52

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 4, 2024

Some vendors won’t use SCORM because it takes time to add and implement it. The idea was that you have content in SCORM and add it to your learning system that accepts SCORM, and tada, it works without any problems or issues. Many vendors mention they have SCORM. What does xAPI (course standard) mean when a vendor says it?

AICC 69

AICC xapi SCORM Authoring Tools 69

Coursy

APRIL 20, 2023

Right now you are probably in one of three camps when it comes to open source LMSs, specifically Moodle: Huge fan and most likely have it Not a fan of it Thinking of soup, I mean Noodles! What I rarely see are people who have used Moodle and found issues with it or ended up scraping it, and then posting about it.

Moodle 52

Moodle Server vendor Drupal 52

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 8, 2022

For the two or more, have you experienced any of these issues? HRIS can’t connect to one of the systems, it connects with others You want the systems to talk to each other – vendors claim they can do it – they can’t. Vendors love to tout Big Name companies when they make your pitch to you. Connections.

System 89

System Portal vendor White Label 89

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

A funny thing happened on the way to using GPT-4 last week, which I suspect that the vendors who have implemented GPT-4 and are using it as a statement/Q and A to the learners were not paying attention to. Turbo, which many vendors use that have OpenAI. Microsoft is not the only vendor that offers copilots.

Association Learning Management System 75

Association Learning Management System LMS Authoring Tools Association LMS 75

Academy of Mine

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Do a quick Google search on “LMS” and you will see key phrases like web-based or self-hosted LMS, SaaS or open-source LMS, and commercial or education LMS. LMS types based on distribution models: Cloud-based LMS Otherwise known as web-based, this is an LMS that is usually created and made available to you by a third-party vendor.

LMS 40

LMS Open Source Server Moodle 40

Hurix Digital

JUNE 3, 2019

You also want to make sure the software vendor you pick provides features that are scalable, interoperable, and includes Learning Management Systems (LMS). Make sure the authoring tools you invest in don’t have vendor lock-in issues since you’ll face migration difficulties when switching vendors.

SCORM 75

SCORM Budget Authoring Tools Custom eLearning Development 75

Talented Learning

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

However, it’s not the instant slam-dunk that some vendors may want you to believe – especially for extended enterprise learning. To learning systems vendors, it suggests that you want to change the underlying software code. 6) As an LMS selection consultant, do you ensure that vendors deliver what they promise?

Association Learning Management System 92

Association Learning Management System Association LMS LMS vendor 92

eAbyas Info Solutions

AUGUST 10, 2021

Coming to the Open Source LMS – Moodle, there have been requests to do something about its UI/UX. On that note, the Moodle platform will be one of the best open-source LMS for your Higher Edu organization. Moodle, being an open-source platform, there are several reporting options and one of them is advanced.

Moodle 112

Moodle LMS System Diversity Training 112

Plume - e-learning & learning management systems

AUGUST 4, 2022

If you have a pre-existing LMS on an open-source platform like WordPress, LearnDash, Drupal, Opigno or Open edX, and with the right specialists, you can scale using the suggestions below (although some of those technologies have natural limits to their scale – read to the end to understand which of these don’t scale quite as well).

Compliance Training 52

Compliance Training Association Learning Management System LMS Association LMS 52

The Be-all and End-all Guide to Creating a Supreme LearnDash LMS

MARCH 4, 2022

Be it meeting your client’s requirements, having issues with the software’s compatibility, maintenance, setup, or simply not being able to achieve the ultimate e-learning goal. Many companies, organizations, and solo LMS owners are often left dissatisfied due to either the limitations of the LMS or the inadequate services of the vendors.

LMS 52

LMS Platform Open Source Scanning 52

Paradiso Solutions

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Open Source LMS vs Proprietary LMS. Even when essential investments in internal infrastructure are considered, an open-source LMS platform is cost-effective for most enterprises. Paradiso LMS: The Best Open Source LMS of Your Choice. Customers can modify an open-source LMS platform in any way they see fit.

Open Source 52

Open Source Open LMS Custom eLearning Development 52

Docebo

AUGUST 16, 2019

This centralized approach mitigates risk and helps to avoid any potential regulatory compliance issues. Revenue Share: A registration model tailored to the sale of content, typically expressed in terms of revenue percentage awarded to the LMS vendor. The vendor delivers support services and stores all data in the cloud.

LMS 131

LMS Learning Management System System Compliance Training 131

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 21, 2023

If they were a vendor who played in EdTech (K-12, HE) but also played into corporate and did so, not just by having clients find them, but actively through marketing, they were considered too. Strictly If the vendor was a custom shop building a system, off say Moodle or whatever code they are using that is open source?

Learning System 69

Learning System System Metrics Compliance Training 69

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 17, 2020

So most folks – clients will refer to their industry, rather than say, “our vertical is”, but with vendors in the e-learning space, and especially with learning systems, internally they usually refer to it as “vertical” This is by far not across the board, and some use both terms. Jen in the computer lab?

Learning System 125

Learning System System Industry Metrics 125

Academy of Mine

DECEMBER 30, 2021

A cloud-based LMS is a software application based on the web and is usually made available to you by a third-party vendor. Typically, vendors who offer this software maintain the systems as a feature of you paying for the platform. Data privacy issues are handled by professionals with a proven track record. Open-source LMS.

Association Learning Management System 103

Association Learning Management System LMS Learning Management System Compliance Training 103

Integranxt

JANUARY 25, 2024

Free or Open-Source Options : These alternatives, while potentially requiring more in-house management, can drastically reduce costs for organizations willing to invest in their own LMS setup and maintenance.

Association Learning Management System 52

Association Learning Management System LMS Budget Association LMS 52

Academy of Mine

DECEMBER 29, 2021

A cloud-based LMS is a software application based on the web and is usually made available to you by a third-party vendor. Typically, vendors who offer this software maintain the systems as a feature of you paying for the platform. Data privacy issues are handled by professionals with a proven track record. Open-source LMS.

Association Learning Management System 98

Association Learning Management System LMS Association LMS Compliance Training 98

Hurix Digital

OCTOBER 9, 2020

OpenStack is an open-source cloud management platform that lets users create public and private clouds. You also get the added benefits of efficient resource management and zero vendor lock-in periods when using it. And since it’s open-source, you get complete control and security over your data. .

Tools 52

Tools Management Business Apache 52

Paradiso

APRIL 11, 2017

Some smart techies in your organization might have suggested going for an Open Source LMS. Open source what.? Free LMS… Praise the Lord for the ‘ Open Source LMS ’. An open source LMS is free because you don’t have to pay a fee to own its code. That justifies the name ‘open source’.

Open Source 129

Open Source Open Free LMS 129

KnowledgeAnywhere

JULY 31, 2019

The price of an LMS is could be the deciding factor for which vendor you choose to partner with, so the ultimate question is what pricing model works best for your organization? Usually, this is a cloud-based service , meaning that the LMS vendor hosts the LMS platform. Let’s take a closer look at these four LMS pricing models.

LMS 41

LMS Organization Guide Open Source 41

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 24, 2014

Another one on the rise for LMS vendors and honestly, e-learning vendors as a whole. Anyway, this trend is gaining some steam and it is clear that vendors as a whole have finally realized three important items. As a result, vendors who were anti- on/off synch are now working on it to become a reality. or earlier.

Trends 81

Trends LMS vendor Open Source 81

AbaraLMS

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Furthermore, the presence of numerous vendors in the market adds its own little twist to the story. Selection of an open-source or closed-source LMS, and provision of support and backup are also important aspects to consider. Explore and Shortlist Vendors. Some parameters to judge a vendor includes: LMS features.

LMS 75

LMS Organization vendor Case Study 75

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Skills Management – Skill ratings, Skill libraries (usually tied to job roles), extensive upskilling features and capabilities – Many vendors in the learning system space are pushing the message as they themselves are elite above all others, but who pray tell really is? Those who stand above all else. Who loves apples?

Authoring Tools 96

Authoring Tools vendor Association Learning Management System Compliance Training 96

CommLab India

MARCH 9, 2017

The factors you should consider include the legal issues that need to be dealt with before adopting an e-learning culture, such as policy and contract issues, intellectual property, and the language and cultural needs of learners. Other problems may include connectivity issues or lack of instructional and technical support to learners.

Compliance Training 83

Compliance Training Outsource vendor Attitudes 83

Paradiso

DECEMBER 3, 2015

This seems remarkably high, but is more easily understood when you take into account how many companies fall victim to thinking that the best and most economic way of getting an LMS is to download an open-source option and customize it in-house. Customizations.

Association Learning Management System 70

Association Learning Management System LMS Association LMS Blended Learning 70

Paradiso Solutions

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

On the other hand, free learning systems, often open source, require no cost but may need more quality and developer support compared to paid versions. Vendors handle maintenance, server management, uptime, and security while providing scalability and frequent updates. Why should I create a customized LMS?

LMS 52

LMS Software Guide Custom 52

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 5, 2011

What has been applying is the term mobile learning and how it it pitched to consumers in the e-learning sector, especially with LMS/LCMS/Learning platform vendors. If at a minimum you can implement at least one of these features (and yes, there are content authoring tool and LMS vendors who have it/working on it now), that works for me.

LMS 75

LMS Open Source CertPoint vendor 75

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 15, 2014

Right now you are probably in one of three camps when it comes to open source LMSs, specifically Moodle: Huge fan and most likely have it. What I rarely see are people who have used Moodle and found issues with it or ended up scraping it, and then posting about it. These vendors do not use any items, plugins, etc.,

Moodle 96

Moodle Association Learning Management System LMS Association LMS 96

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

For the rest of us, it isn’t, unless you see the latest takeaways as examples of what is to come or more importantly what hasn’t – which is really a could be doomsday to many vendors – unless they wake up! In my newest directory, I have 138 vendors. 4 desktop authoring tool vendors work with Windows 8.

Association Learning Management System 72

Association Learning Management System vendor Association LMS Rapid Intake 72