The document provides an overview and critical analysis of e-learning management systems (eLMS). It discusses key features of eLMS including communication, learning, and administration modules. Popular open-source eLMS software like Moodle, ATutor, Sakai, Claroline, and Dokeos are compared based on various criteria. The document concludes that while Moodle is the most fully-featured open-source eLMS, all systems still have room for improvement, such as better teacher functions and diagnostic assessments. Barriers to eLMS adoption are also examined.

1. e-Learning Management System : A
Critical Study
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2. Overview
• Introduction
• Features
• eLMS Service Providers & Software
• Comparison of Systems
• Conclusion
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3. • Introduction
• Features
• eLMS Service Providers & Software
• Comparison of Systems
• Conclusion
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4. 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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5. eLMS : Architecture
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6. Why we use this?
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Improved training costs
Decreased material costs
Increased productivity
Standardization
Real-time access
Improved retention
Personalized learning
Knowledge management
Encourage sharing
No Biasness
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7. eLMS: Requirements
• User friendly and compatibility to work.
• Rapid content creation, distribution and
authorizing tools.
• Support for the tools used in content creation
(such as Flash, Word, PowerPoint etc.)
• How the learning content is created and managed
as a “learning object”.
• Performance and extendibility of the
environment.
• Multi-Language support.
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8. • Introduction
• Features
• eLMS Service Providers & Software
• Comparison of Systems
• Conclusion
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9. Features
A. Communication Module
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Forum
Chat
E-mail
Announcements
Collaboration
Conferences
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10. Features(2)
B. Learning Modules
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Study materials
Exercise
Tests
Course Management
- Administration of course
- Assessment of tests
– Glossary / Encyclopedia
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11. Features(3)
C. Administration Modules
- User management
- Tracking
- Statistics
- Personal user profile
- Rights Management
- Installation of the new modules
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12. Overview
• Introduction
• Features
• eLMS Service Providers & Software
• Comparison of Systems
• Conclusion
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13. eLMS Service Providers
• 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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14. eLMS Service Providers (2)
• Other than India
– Mooc List (http://www.mooc-list.com)
– 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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15. edX
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16. eLMS Software
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Open Source
Moodle
ATutor
dotLRN
Docebo
Dokeos
Claroline
Ilias
Sakai
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Commercial
Sumtotal
The Blackboard
Saba
Giunti labs
Plateau
eCollege
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17. Some open source eLMS software
Overview
The latest version
Official website
Moodle
2.5.2
moodle.org
ATutor
2.1.1
atutor.ca
Sakai
2.9.3
sakaiproject.org
Claroline
1.11.8
claroline.net
2.1
dokeos.com
Dokeos
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18. Architecture of this Software
Name
Web Server
Development
Language
Database
Operating
System
Moodle
Apache
PHP
Mysql
Windows/
UNIX
ATutor
Apache
PHP
Mysql
Windows/
UNIX
Sakai
Apache
Tomcat
Java
MySql
Windows/
UNIX
Claroline
Apache
PHP
Mysql
Windows/
UNIX
Dokeos
Apache
PHP
Mysql
Windows/
UNIX
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19. Moodle
• Moodle (acronym for Modular ObjectOriented Dynamic Learning Environment) is
a free and open source e-learning system.
• Moodle was originally developed by Martin
Dougiamas to help educators create online
courses with focus on interaction and
collaborative construction of course content .
• The first version of Moodle was released in
August 2002.
Source: http://moodle.haywood.edu
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20. Moodle (2)
a) Major advantages:
• Tracking behavior of students more mature and perfect
• Function of chat is good, users could exchange easily
though it
• Tool of RSS is easy to subscript resources of the platform.
• Supporting more languages (almost 122 languages
through UTF-8).
b) Major shortcomings:
• Visiting different courses requires different account
numbers by one person
• The curriculum resources are not rich.
• Filename of link must be English, causing inconvenience
for users in other language.
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21. ATutor
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ATutor is an open source & free learning
management system.
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ATutor was first released in late 2002.
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Developed by OCAD University research centre.
Source: https://www.amahi.org/apps/atutor
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22. ATutor (2)
a) Major advantage:
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System is user friendly.
Uploading forms from users in bulk is convenient.
Uploading audio and video by Users.
It supports multi languages. (20 languages UTF-8
available)
b) Major shortcomings:
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But it is not efficient in supporting other languages.
Kinds of additional tools are few.
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23. Sakai
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Sakai is a community of academic institutions,
commercial organizations and individuals who
work together to develop a common
Collaboration and Learning Environment (CLE).
The Sakai CLE is a free Course Management
System. The Sakai CLE is used for teaching,
research and collaboration.
Sakai was developed by MIT, University of
Michigan, Stanford University and others.
Source : https://confluence.sakaiproject.org/display/COMM/Sakai+logo+policy
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24. Sakai (2)
a) Major advantage:
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Facilitates easy exchange of information among web based
user communities.
It is very convenient to transplant one existent database to
the new platform.
It is easy to join and set up a more powerful platform.
Having more tools.
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Architecture of system is complex.
Interface of system is confusing and is hard to operate.
Installation is very hard.
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25. Claroline
• Claroline is a collaborative eLearning and
eWorking platform.
• This is a free and open source eLearning
software.
• It was developed by UCL/IPM and ECAM
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Source: http://clusters.wallonie.be/infopole-en/consortium-claroline.html?IDC=1649&IDD=6793
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26. Claroline (2)
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Major advantage:
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It is easy to create a course by user who has less
experience.
It manages achievement of students.
Group tool eases group learning.
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Function of chat is not good, students not willing to
use it.
Tool attachment for students is few.
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27. Dokeos
• Dokeos is an open source corporate learning
suite with four components:
– AUTHOR to build elearning content,
– eLMS to handle interaction with learners,
– SHOP to sell a course catalog, and
– EVALUATE for assessment and certification.
Source : http://dokeos.com/en/node/507
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28. Dokeos (2)
a) Major advantage:
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Function of supporting video is stronger.
Online tests are perfect, provides many test types.
It is easy to create a learning path for teachers.
b) Major shortcomings:
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Lesser tools for students.
Not well equiped to support all languages, errors may
appear when browsed.
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29. Overview
• Introduction
• Features
• eLMS Service Providers & Software
• Comparison of Systems
• Conclusion
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30. Comparison of Systems
Moodle
Yes
ATutor
Yes
Sakai
Yes
Claroline
Dokeos
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Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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31. Comparison of Systems(2)
Modules
Study
Materials
Exercise
Moodle
Yes
Yes
Atutor
Yes
Sakai
Tests
Administr
ation
Assessme
nt
Glossary/
Encyclope
dia
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Claroline
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Dokeos
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Names
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32. Comparison of Systems(3)
Modules
User Management
Rights
Management
Installation
of the new
modules
Names
Tracking
Statistics
Personal user
profile
Moodle
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Atutor
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sakai
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Claroline
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Dokeos
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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33. Comparison of Systems (in points)
Name
Yes
No
Percentage (%)
(=((No of
yes/17)*100)
Moodle
17
0
100
Atutor
15
2
88.24
Sakai
15
2
88.24
Claroline
12
5
70.59
Dokeos
16
1
94.12
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34. Overview
• Introduction
• Features
• eLMS Service Providers & Software
• Comparison of Systems
• Conclusion
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35. Conclusion
• The present study focuses only on open source
eLMS.
• It was observed that Moodle evolved as the most
adaptable eLMS in comparison to the other
eLMS.
• Though all eLMS have many common features,
but there are variations.
• Though there are lots of e-learning systems, but
still there exists some problems with such
systems.
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36. Barriers of eLMS
• Personal barriers
– Attitude towards e-learning
– Learning style or preferences
• Organizational barriers
– Lack of time for study
– Interpersonal barriers
– Registration system problems
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37. Barriers of eLMS(2)
• Technological barriers
– Quality of e-learning platforms.
– Limitations of technical support.
– Loss of data.
• Content suitability barrier
– content bad-suited to the audience.
– Poorly constructed assessment.
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38. Barriers of eLMS(3)
• Instructional barriers
– Lack of progress report and feedback.
– Poor instructional design.
– Limited reference materials.
– Access and navigation problems.
– Unclear or inconsistent instructions.
– Inability to save work.
– Lack of learner technical skills and accessibility
issues
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39. Future of eLMS
A. Teacher’s function could not be embodied
well.
B. Diagnostic assessment is short.
C. Lacks in evaluation-centric and studentcentric approach.
D. Personalized service is sufficient.
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40. References
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Atutor. http://www.atutor.ca
Claroline. http://www.claroline.net
Dokeos. http://www.dokeos.com
Moodle. http://www.moodle.org
Sakai. http://www. sakaiproject.org
The Rapid E- Learning Blog (http://www.articulate.com/rapidelearning/why-e-learning-is-so-effective)
• N. Ruiz Reyes, P. Vera Candeas, S. García Galán, R. Viciana, F. Cañadas, P.J.
Reche. Comparing open-source e-learning platforms from adaptivity point
of view, IEEE Xplore. 2009
• Sabine Graf & Beate List. An Evaluation of Open Source E-Learning
Platforms Stressing Adaptation Issues. Proceedings of the Fifth IEEE
International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT’05),
2005
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41. References (2)
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Katarzyna Harezlak & Aleksandra Werner. Extension of the MOODLE e-learning
Platform with Database Management Mechanisms. IEEE Xplore. 2010.
TARIK MCHICHI, PASCAL ESTRAILLIER, KARIM AFDEL. Web 2.0 Based E-Learning.
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P G Tadasad. Intregated Learning Management System. National Conference on
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42. Thank You
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43. Any Questions?
E-Mail id: kaustav@drtc.isibang.ac.in
Source: http://www.okmgma.com/contactu.cfm
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