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”

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

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/

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/

Forma LMS. - LMS

Forma LMS.

             From skill gap analysis to detailed analytics and reporting, Forma LMS is packed with variety of features. It also boasts certificates, competency management support, and a wide range of virtual classroom management tools, including calendars and event managers. This open source Learning Management System is ideally suited for corporate training programs and offers an active online community where you can find advice, tips, and tricks to get the most out of the open source tool.

Link : http://www.formalms.org

Moodle - LMS

Moodle. 

                  Moodle is one of the most popular open source LMS options available today. It features dashboards, learner tracking, and multimedia support. This open source Learning Management System also gives you the ability to create mobile-friendly online courses and integrate third party add-ons. For those who want to sell their eLearning courses to the masses, Moodle has paired with PayPal to make the checkout process simple and staightforward. One of the standouts of this tool is the user community. Unlike many other open source LMS solutions, you can get answers to pressing questions almost immediately by accessing the online support database, and download pre-made eLearning courses that can save you the time and trouble of creating them from scratch. It’s worth mentioning that Moodle may be a bit more complicated for new users, but mastering the tool is well worth it if you want total design freedom.

Link : http://moodle.org