This document discusses and compares various e-learning management systems (LMS) for use in higher education. It begins with an introduction to LMS and why they are used. Popular open-source LMS like Moodle, ATutor and ILIAS are compared based on their features. The roles of LMS in e-learning and libraries are described. Barriers to adopting LMS are also outlined. The document concludes that while LMS have common features, Moodle is the most adaptable, and that there is still work to be done to fully implement e-learning.

1. Assessing the value of E-learning
Management Systems for Higher
Educations
by
Kaustav Saha
Intern, Library Knowledge and Information Systems,
Indian Institute for Human Settlements,
Bangalore – 560080
E-mail: saha.kaustav2008@yahoo.com
&
Dr. M. Krishnamurthy
Faculty, DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute Bangalore Centre
Bangalore – 560059
E-mail: mkrishna_murthy@hotmail.com
For
National Conference on Trends in Management of Academic Libraries in Digital
Environment (TMALDEN-2014), Jain University, Bangalore12/21/2014

2. Overview
• Introduction
• E-learning for Higher education
• E-learning and Libraries
• Comparisons of e-LMS
• Barriers of e-LMS
• Conclusion
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3. What is LMS?
• A Learning Management System (LMS) is a
software application for the administration,
documentation, tracking, reporting and
delivery of e-learning education courses or
training programs.
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4. Why we use this?
• Improved training costs
• Decreased material costs
• Increased productivity
• Standardization
• Real-time access
• Personalized learning
• Knowledge management
• Encourage sharing
• No Biasness
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5. E-learning for Higher Educations
• Most of the Universities and open universities
also offer the distance education.
• Instead of distance education they can give
distance e-learning education.
– They can upload learning content. (e.g. Video,
lecture note etc.)
– They can track the students progress.
– Students can interacts with the faculty through
the e-learning systems.
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6. E-LMS Service Platforms
• In INDIA
– E PG Pathshala by UGC
(epgp.inflibnet.ac.in/about.php)
– National Programme on Technology Enhanced
Learning (NPTEL) by 7 IITs & IISc Bangalore.
(http://nptel.iitm.ac.in)
– Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
(http://iimb.linkstreetlearning.com)
– Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
(http://www.cse.iitm.ac.in/moodle)
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7. E-LMS Service Platforms (2)
• Aboard:
– Canvas (https://www.canvas.net)
– edX (https://www.edx.org)
– Coursera (https://www.coursera.org)
– Khan Academy (https://www.khanacademy.org)
– University of Central Florida
(http://www.graduatecatalog.ucf.edu/programs/p
rogram.aspx?id=1484&tid=1276&tpm=1)
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8. E-Learning and Libraries
• Create and integrate library learning objects. (eg
tutorials for users)
• Allow customization of preferences for library
services.
• Integrate access points to commercial databases.
(e.g. EBSCO, JStore)
• Provide access to virtual reference services.
• The role of the Library in the digital rights
management and preservation of e-learning asset
repository is crucial.
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9. E-LMS Software
Open Source
• Moodle
• ATutor
• dotLRN
• Docebo
• Dokeos
• Claroline
• ILIAS
• Sakai
Commercial
• Sumtotal
• The Blackboard
• Saba
• Giunti labs
• Plateau
• eCollege
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10. Comparison of LMS (1)
LMS Software Moodle ATutor ILIAS
Features
Personalized
Dashboard
Y Y Y
Mass enrolment Y Y Y
Multilingual Y Y Y
Back ups Y Y N
User roles Y Y Y
Support different
standards
Y Y N
Interoperability Y Y N
Plug in manager Y Y Y
Security Updates Y N Y
Report & Statistics Y Y Y
Calendar Y Y Y
File Manager Y Y Y
Announcements Y Y Y

11. Comparison of LMS (2)
LMS Software Moodle ATutor ILIAS
Features
Groups Y Y Y
Marking workflow Y Y Y
In-line marking Y Y Y
Self-assessment Y Y N
Share files Y Y N
Translator N Y N
Dictionary/Glossary N Y Y
Collaborations Y Y Y
Polls Y Y Y
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12. Comparison of LMS (3)
LMS Software Moodle ATutor ILIAS
Features
Chat Y Y Y
Wiki Y Y Y
E-Mails Y Y Y
News Y Y Y
SMS Y N N
Social Networking Y Y Y
Discussion Forum Y Y Y
Blog Y Y Y
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13. Barriers of LMS
• Personal Barriers
• Technological Barriers
• Content Suitability Barrier
• Poorly Constructed Assessment
• Instructional Barriers
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14. Conclusion
• There are still some problem to implement e-
learning.
• The present study focuses only on open
source e-LMS.
• It was observed that Moodle evolved as the
most adaptable e-LMS in comparison to the
other e-LMS.
• Though all e-LMS have many common
features, but there are variations.
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15. References
• Website of Moodle. Retrieved from https://moodle.org [Accessed on 11.11.2014
at 11:00pm]
• Website of ATutor. Retrieved from http://www.atutor.ca [Accessed on 12.11.2014
at 11:30am]
• Website of ILIAS. Retrieved from http://www.ilias.de [Accessed on 12.11.2014 at
09:00pm]
• Website of Open source CMS. Retrieved from http://www.opensourcecms.com
[Accessed on 14.11.2014 at 10:00pm]
• The Rapid E- Learning Blog. Retrieved from http://www.articulate.com/rapid-
elearning/why-e-learning-is-so-effective [Accessed on 11.11.2014 at 01:00pm]
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17. Thank You
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