LMS/LCMS Review

There are many Learning Management Systems (LMS) software that are available to purchase or as open-source content to best support online learning environments. I am currently exploring a few different options for a piece I am researching/writing about. I welcome any contributions to this topic: experience, recommendations, research, reviews, etc.

One of the first few LMS systems I used as a student was Blackboard. Often higher education institutions prefer to purchase commercial software for a university-wide learning platform. Other platforms include: WebCT, Angel, PeopleSoft (now owned by Oracle), Confluence, etc. These domains assure assistance and ‘security’ for the university, however how do faculty, staff & students optimize these learning environments.

In my later years of work & education, I have been introduced to open-source LMS platforms like Moodle. There seems to be a bit more flexibility in sharing information, opening up the classroom broadly and engaging learning.

Other LMS/LCMS platforms to review:

• Inquisiq
• SyberWorks
• ClickCourse
• Other from this Product List: http://www.edutools.info/item_list.jsp?pj=4=

Here are a few reviews & articles for various LMS:

• A critical examination of Blackboard’s e-learning environment by Stephanie J. Coopman
• LMS Review Update
• WebCT & Blackboard Resources for Educators
• LMS Selection Presentation by Tony Karrer, eLearning Technology Blog
• Learning Management Systems 360 Report by the eLearning Guild
• 382 Tips for on the Selection of an LMS or LCMS by the eLearning Guild
• E-Learning Readiness Assessment Questions by Karl M. Kapp
• Creating Your E-Learning Strategy by Pam Pervenanze, LearnSource- Connecting Companies with Quality Learning Solutions and Pinneast, CeleXx’s Performance Media Group
• LMS Selection by E-Learning Engineer

I am interested in expanding this list for both commercial and open-source LMS/LCMS platforms. Please share any that you have liked (or disliked), and why.