How to Build the LMS Platform.

Learning Management System (LMS), also known as the Course Management System (CMS) or Virtual Learning Environment (VLE ).

SCORM defines LMS in a general way:

It provides a complete set of functions to deliver, track, report and manage learning content, master the learning progress and participation and interaction of students. (It refers to a suite of functionalities designed to deliver, track, report on and manage learning content, learner progress and learner interactions .)

SCORM only pays attention to the cutting-in surface of the LMS environment, but does not care about its specific functions and features. It is no wonder that the specific implementation of LMS is very different. There are three options in the beginning:

• Self-developed, and its functions are most in line with actual requirements.
• When purchasing commercial software, its functions are generally all-encompassing.
• Open-source software)

The first case can meet general and special requirements, but it takes a lot of time and resources and is expensive. Generally, large companies or organizations have the conditions to do so. in the second case, it is easy to spend money (it is said that each set of Blackboard software package is more than 0.4 million RMB! It is not cheap at all ). however, because it is a commercial software, it is difficult to obtain the source code, and the localization capability is poor, there are also problems with compatibility with existing network architecture. in addition, users may have to pay for version updates.

The third scenario is very popular. at present, there are a large number of open-source software development groups in the online world, from blogs to forums, from large comprehensive websites to business websites, you can find the desired software, Learning Management System (LMS) no exception. because it is free and open source code, the cost of building LMS is very low and easy to localize, and further development is also easy. in addition, as long as you have general IT knowledge, IT will soon be installed and used. most open-source software uses PHP, mySQL databases, and Apache servers. These software is also open-source and free. the widespread adoption of open-source software should be encouraged, which will contribute to the development of open-source software. the Open-Source eLearning software is most suitable for primary and secondary schools and small and medium-sized enterprises.

The LMS on this site uses the Claroline platform. in addition to its style, compared with other platforms, it is found that Claroline is extremely simple to use and can meet basic requirements. Currently, it is used in many countries in the EU. dokeos is a branch from Claroline and is also worth choosing. However, Dokeos may eventually become commercialized, and Claroline is said to be open-source forever. in addition, many people currently use Moodle. It is indeed a good platform and has more functions than Claroline, but it is too late to use Claroline. Teachers or users may need some training, claroline is more in line with our usage habits. however, you 'd better test what platform is most suitable for your company's schools or organizations. the following are some LMS open source software for your reference:

• Claroline
• Moodle
• Atutor
• Docebo
• Dokeos
• SiteAtSchool
• Interact

 

 

 

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