Moodle’s advantages and disadvantages

 

Moodle’s advantages

• Lower total cost for ownership
• Higher levels of security
• Peer review
• Greater flexibility
• Ability to customize by modifying code
• Audit ability and code availability 
• Technical support
• Well-tested updates and plug-ins
• Variety of capabilities and tools

Moodle’s disadvantages

• The ability to integrate with human resource systems
• The ability to integrate well between student administration systems and Moodle student information
• The ability to support specific and complex business-process models
• The ability to use a distributed administration model to support multiple “schools” and “departments”
• The polished look of proprietary software, (it has a flat structure for organizing and navigating learning materials)
• Sophisticated assessment and grading capabilities
• Efficient use of space, e.g., a fixed block at the top that wastes valuable screen “real estate”

M-learning

M-learning :

             M-learning or mobile learning is defined as "learning across multiple contexts, through social and content interactions, using personal electronic devices. A form of distance education, m-learners use mobile device educational technology at their time convenience.

                M-learning technologies include hand held computers, MP3 players, notebooks, mobile phones and tablets. M-learning focuses on the mobility of the learner, interacting with portable technologies. Using mobile tools for creating learning aids and materials becomes an important part of informal learning.

                    M-learning is convenient in that it is accessible from virtually anywhere. Sharing is almost instantaneous among everyone using the same content, which leads to the reception of instant feedback and tips. This highly active process has proven to increase exam scores from the fiftieth to the seventieth percentile, and cut the dropout rate in technical fields by 22 percent. M-learning also brings strong portability by replacing books and notes with small devices.

O~Code Technical Features

O~Code Technical Features

• Provides auto-evaluation and virtual programming support for more than 17 programming and scripting languages such as,
  • Ada programming language
  • C programming Language
  • C++ programming language
  • C# programming language
  • Fortran programming language
  • Haskell programming language
  • Java programming language
  • Octave programming language
  • Pascal programming language
  • Perl programming language
  • PHP programming language
  • Prolog programming language
  • Python programming language
  • Ruby programming language
  • Scheme programming language
  • SQL query language
  • VHDL programming language
  • Web Programming Language
• Supports Applet based applications
• Supports windows programming
• Supports image based programming and graphics applications
• Supports video and audio based applications
• Check constraints on pre and post conditions and syntax specifications
• Ensures the integrity and authenticity of program
• Checks the code semantics and logic of the program
• Drives programmers in developing logical thinking
• Stability of code
• Platform independence
• Software consistency for 32 bit and 64 bit system
• Auto check for dead code and unused variables
• Does not find vulnerabilities introduced in the runtime environment
• Focuses on three levels of programmers like beginners, expert and professional
• Provide Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) in the world class standard

Online Programming - O~Code

O~Code

            O~Code is an on-line Programming and Evaluating tool, O~Code is a computer-assisted student learning environment. O~Code is a digitized platform that supports Flipped Classroom Model. This helps in independent practice work for the students even after the class hours. Within the classroom teacher extends his/her support and help in solving the problems. Flipping a classroom allows teachers to help busy and struggling students towards programming activities. This platform increases student-teacher and student- student interaction during class hours. Also gives teachers the time to provide more individualized differentiation, alleviates classroom management issues.

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Link : http://ocode.webeducationtech.in

Eliademy - LMS

Eliademy.

         This open source Learning Management System is completely free for educators and eLearning facilitators, but a small fee per user is charged for the Premium version. It features eLearning course catalogs, eLearning assessment tools, and even a mobile Android applications for educators who wish to develop mobile learning modules for their on-the-go audiences. eLearning facilitators can simply upload and share the eLearning course with their audience immediately, as long as the learners have shared their email addresses.

Link : http://eliademy.com

ATutor - LMS

ATutor

         This open source Learning Management System boasts a variety of useful features, ranging from email notifications to file storage. One of the most notable highlights of ATutor is that it is user-friendly and easily accessible, which makes it an ideal match for those who may be new to the world of eLearning design and development. It also offers a wide selection of themes to speed up the eLearning course development process, as well as eLearning assessment tools, file backups, analytics, and poll integration.

Link : http://www.atutor.ca

Dokeos - LMS

Dokeos.

           If you’re looking for pre-built eLearning course elements, then Dokeos may be the best open source LMS option that is offered for free up to 5 users. It features a variety of eLearning templates and eLearning course authoring tools that you can use to create rapid eLearning. Their website also features a wealth of useful information, including video tutorials that walk you through every step of the process. The interface is user-friendly and intuitive, which makes it a perfect match for newer eLearning professionals or those who don’t want to go through a steep learning curve.

Link : http://www.dokeos.com/