Abstract
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 |
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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 |
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Publication status | Published - 2009 |