Choosing Moodle: An evaluation of learning management systems at Athabasca

Brian Stewart; Derek Briton; Mike Gismondi; Bob Heller; Dietmar Kennepohl; Rory McGreal; Christine Nelson

doi:10.4018/978-1-60566-342-5.ch013

Choosing Moodle: An evaluation of learning management systems at Athabasca

Brian Stewart, Derek Briton, Mike Gismondi, Bob Heller, Dietmar Kennepohl, Rory McGreal, Christine Nelson

Athabasca University

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Athabasca University-Canada's Open University evaluated learning management systems (LMS) for use by the university. Evaluative criteria were developed in order to ensure that different platforms were tested against weighted criteria representing the needs of the university. Three LMSs (WebCt, LotusNotes, and Moodle) were selected for the evaluation. Moodle was chosen with 11 first place ratings and with only one third place rating. Lotus Notes was second with five first place ratings. Moodle garnered 40% of the total weighted score with Lotus Notes getting 32%, and WebCT 29%. The first place preferences within individual criteria show the following: WebCT 6; LotusNotes 7; and Moodle 58.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Methods and Applications for Advancing Distance Education Technologies
Subtitle of host publication	International Issues and Solutions
Pages	167-173
Number of pages	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-342-5.ch013
Publication status	Published - 2009

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