Gyrus

MARCH 11, 2015

Open source learning management systems have become increasingly popular, and on paper they always sound good. The term free is usually a misnomer; there is almost always a cost associated with using open source LMSs. “Learning management software this good should cost twice as much!”

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Lambda Solutions

JANUARY 10, 2017

Last week we published an article on the Hidden Costs of an Open Source LMS - we covered services and extended features, including LMS Support, LMS Training, Setup & Configuration, Ongoing Support, LMS Reporting, and LMS Theming. This is Part 2.

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Creativ Technologies

APRIL 26, 2021

But is an open-source LMS free for your company? Let’s look at its major hidden costs. These are a lot of costs especially when you buy the server. Storing your LMS is on your server is safe, but there is a cost required for it. The IT staff has a tiresome job installing the open-source LMS.

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eLearning Industry

JULY 24, 2021

In this article I explore the pitfalls of using an open source LMS versus paid eLearning solutions. They say there’s no such thing as free lunch. But what about free software … does using an unpaid LMS have any actual consequences? This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Lambda Solutions

JUNE 12, 2019

The open source learning management system (LMS) is popular since organizations can download free source code and create an eLearning platform tailored to their needs and goals. - 2 MIN READ -. Moodle has more than 158 million registered users worldwide.

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eAbyas Info Solutions

JUNE 22, 2023

Moodle was built as an open source platform and follows the four open-source freedoms because we believe free and open access to education is fundamental to creating a more equitable world. Twenty years later, and with hundreds of millions of users worldwide, Moodle LMS remains open-source.

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Lambda Solutions

MAY 8, 2015

Open source software is used by some of the world’s top organizations, like McDonalds, the US Department of Defense, and Google. You don’t have to look hard to find out why, as the benefits of open source software are endless. We would like to take this opportunity to debunk 3 common open source myths.

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Upside Learning

MAY 11, 2011

We’ve known this all along that Open Source is never cheap, leave alone free. The reason they say – it’s free or at best, comes at a low cost. In an attempt to advise our clients to choose an Open Source LMS after doing proper home-work, we have written these articles: The Real Cost of Free (Open Source) LMS.

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Upside Learning

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Learning Management Cost Of Open Source LMS Free (Open Source) LMS Open Source Does Not Mean Free Open Source is Not Cheap open source LMS' I think clients falsely […].

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Lambda Solutions

JANUARY 3, 2017

The iceberg analogy is one we use often when discussing implementations. Buyers spend a great deal of time looking for the LMS features that they want, but rarely stop to think about the aspects under the surface - like training, or support.

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Lambda Solutions

AUGUST 31, 2016

Open Source vs. Proprietary Learning Management Systems. We're looking at the key cost differences between closed or proprietary solutions, and open source solutions such as Moodle or Totara LMS.

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Association eLearning

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

You’re shopping for an LMS and behold FREE OPEN SOURCE LMS pops up. Free and open source. Well hold the phone because if it sounds too good to be true, it’s because open source isn’t all it claims to be. What does open source mean? What does open source mean? you say excitedly.

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SkyPrep

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

While on your journey to finding the right fit for your organization, you will encounter two different types of LMSs – open source and cloud-based. Open-Source LMS. What is an Open Source LMS? Open-source means the original source code of the learning management system is open to all developers.

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Paradiso Solutions

MARCH 2, 2020

One of the best choices is to run open-source LMS first to have a wide view of its capacities. Among the things and factors of your business that should be taken into account are budget, the Return on investment, a platform cost-effective, the number of employees, the training and learning goals, etc.

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Talented Learning

JUNE 26, 2019

EPISODE 23 – TOPIC SUMMARY AND GUEST: Open source development methodologies are rapidly transforming every corner of the software community. But when should organizations choose an open source LMS platform as the backbone for extended enterprise learning ? This has set the stage for open source LMS adoption. .

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GnosisConnect

JULY 20, 2017

There is a variety of different open-source or “free” Learning Management Systems available today, with most being tailored for use in a school environment. These “free” systems often lead organizations to think an open source solution is a way to save money while gaining all the benefits offered by a proprietary LMS.

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GnosisConnect

JULY 20, 2017

There is a variety of different open-source or “free” Learning Management Systems available today, with most being tailored for use in a school environment. These “free” systems often lead organizations to think an open source solution is a way to save money while gaining all the benefits offered by a proprietary LMS.

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GnosisConnect

JULY 17, 2017

There is a variety of different open-source or “free” Learning Management Systems available today, with most being tailored for use in a school environment. These “free” systems often lead organizations to think an open source solution is a way to save money while gaining all the benefits offered by a proprietary LMS.

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Talented Learning

DECEMBER 4, 2019

For example, today we welcome a leader in the open source learning community, Brian Carlson , Co-Founder and CEO of eThink Education. Join us as we discuss the latest developments in open source learning systems. Open source learning systems are widely used. I’ve always been entrepreneurial in nature.

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eAbyas Info Solutions

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Getting an LMS within a cost-effective budget throws a real challenge to learning and development (L&D) managers. Be it a proprietary LMS or an open-source, it will cost you. There is no doubt in the cost aspect. The only consolation is the degree of the cost-effectiveness of an LMS will change.

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eFront

JUNE 20, 2013

There will also be a number of experienced speakers and panel members present who will discuss topics such as: An introduction to open source elearning tools, Open Source LMS – Wouldya? When is it a good idea to look at open-source software? eLearning Learning Open Source Tools events'

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eLearning Industry

SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

Buyers spend time looking for the LMS features that they want, but rarely stop to think about the aspects under the surface, like training or support. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Tony Karrer

DECEMBER 10, 2009

I had previously written about Low Cost LMS and Rapid Learning Management Systems , but I receive an inquiry from someone who had a very constrained budget and wanted to build an eLearning Portal. Because of their very limited budget, I suggested they dive into more depth looking at open source LMS products.

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Lambda Solutions

OCTOBER 22, 2019

-4 MIN READ -.

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Appsembler

MARCH 1, 2019

Currently, both proprietary and open source LMS are vying for dominance in the training space. Are there any benefits to leaning on open source dev kits as opposed to proprietary platforms? Why choose open source LMS when vendors offer an out-of-the-box solution? Understanding Open Source LMS.

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Thinkdom

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Additionally, by its very nature, it is required to be cost-effective in order for companies to develop eLearning content on the go. One can evaluate the cost to benefit ratio of a solution by measuring the results in terms of the time or effort saved.

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Absorb LMS

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Nothing serious, and these were tasks I could take on myself so the costs would be minimal. I learned an important lesson from owning that home: Low cost of purchase. Low cost of maintenance. Calculating the Total Cost of a Learning Management System. The house needed a few minor repairs. The job jar would soon be empty.

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Paradiso Solutions

APRIL 9, 2021

LMS implementation cost can be considered as one of the top priorities for schools and businesses while choosing the correct learning management system (LMS). The idea of implementing an open-source Learning Management System for free or very low LMS cost makes it an attractive preference for your organizations.

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Paradiso Solutions

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In this blog, we’ll explain what custom LMS is, why businesses should make one, its costs, advantages and essential features. Here are four reasons for using custom-built LMS software development for better business performance, flexibility, centralization, time and cost savings, and personalized LMS features.

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eLearning 24-7

MARCH 31, 2014

And oh yeah, that puzzle piece person tells you that once the puzzle is complete any additional changes will cost an additional fee. I would say open source, but there are systems that provide open source and they are not free. Thus free open source (a proper way) or some platform that is free.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

Today as part of the Kineo Insights webinar series – a conversation on open source. The following are my notes from Part 1 of the webinar: The Truth About Open Source: A conversation with Michael Korcuska, Executive Director of Sakai. The Truth About Open Source Who writes the code? Open source isn’t free.

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BrainCert

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Moodle: Moodle remains a widely adopted open-source learning management system, empowering educators to create dynamic online courses and engage learners effectively. The setup cost is relatively high. Its open-source nature empowers users to customize and extend its functionality to suit their specific requirements.

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eFront

DECEMBER 24, 2011

This is why I created the following list with the Top 10 Free and Open Source eLearning projects for 2012 that will help you implement a low cost eLearning solutions => Please leave a comment if you would like me to include another Free or Open Source eLearning project that needs to be mentioned!

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GnosisConnect

APRIL 7, 2017

Initially, when looking into these systems for the first time they can seem expensive, which leads some organizations to look for Open Source or “free” alternatives. 6 Myths Of Open Source Learning Management Systems from Rahul Churiwala.

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GnosisConnect

APRIL 7, 2017

Initially, when looking into these systems for the first time they can seem expensive, which leads some organizations to look for Open Source or “free” alternatives. 6 Myths Of Open Source Learning Management Systems from Rahul Churiwala.

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GnosisConnect

APRIL 7, 2017

Initially, when looking into these systems for the first time they can seem expensive, which leads some organizations to look for Open Source or “free” alternatives. The post 6 Myths of Open Source Learning Management Systems (LMS) appeared first on Gnosis Blog.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

” This is just Apple trying to restrict you from leaving their walled garden and using an open source program where they can’t make any money. These are open source tools and may be a little clunky, but potentially worth exploring for short experiences. Audio in Twine. Harlowe Audio Library. Knight Lab.

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