COL LMS Open Source

Abstract

This document describes the findings of a survey-style evaluation of Open Source Learning Management System Software commissioned by the Commonwealth of Learning from 3waynet Inc

This report evaluates open source Learning Management Systems as of June 2003. After developing evaluation criteria, we used COL Knowledge Finder and other online resources to identify a list of thirty-five candidate products. This candidate list was screened using the evaluation criteria to create a short list of five candidates. The short list was systematically evaluated using hands-on testing offered through demonstration user accounts to understand the product features. We also followed up by inspecting the online help, user and instructor documentation, and commentary of the user community in order to rate the short list candidates.