tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post2881575421036869536..comments2024-03-16T02:39:39.781-07:00Comments on eLearning Technology: Low Cost LMSTony Karrerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408035995182843336noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-82840309983645261902010-09-14T12:23:22.231-07:002010-09-14T12:23:22.231-07:00Another option might be Learnopia.com http://www.l...Another option might be Learnopia.com http://www.learnopia.comMichael Koehlerhttp://www.learnopia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-9370362464069991592010-08-26T10:05:26.432-07:002010-08-26T10:05:26.432-07:00I've referred two different clients to EZ LCMS...I've referred two different clients to EZ LCMS (www.ezlcms.com). This hosted solution is simple to use, but full-featured for deploying eLearning.Jaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08976622035137548010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-29353072356471359442010-03-16T13:25:05.931-07:002010-03-16T13:25:05.931-07:00I see that also Chamilo LMS is missing. Chamilo is...I see that also Chamilo LMS is missing. Chamilo is a fork from teh well know Moodle direct competitor on the open source field Dokeos. <br /><br />It´s also provided in both in house and hosted plans starting from as low as 3.000 $ per year. <br /><br />Check out more at http://www.chamilo.orgPruebashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05386514798077179467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-84419809170314263952010-03-01T08:43:59.498-08:002010-03-01T08:43:59.498-08:00ILT Systems (www.iltsystems.com) has a really easy...ILT Systems (www.iltsystems.com) has a really easy to use, trouble-free LMS with lots of great features and the cost is low! Not only that, the service we had was fabulous. They were always there to help me when I needed it. And they will customize the LMS anyway you want it! Contact me if you want to know more. I don't think they are that well known, but they have a loyal following. I'm a big fan.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08469527967633753117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-7929260856648466272010-02-11T12:45:28.943-08:002010-02-11T12:45:28.943-08:00ePath Learning has a great hosted LMS/LCMS with a ...ePath Learning has a great hosted LMS/LCMS with a very low cost of entry - should fit the budget for this 500 person organization. It has all the functionality they are looking for and with the LCMS features, they can build content inside the application or use third-party tools. Whatever they choose.<br /><br />It's called ePath Learning ASAP (www.epathlearning.com)D Lymannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-69889829963304468112010-02-08T14:58:17.091-08:002010-02-08T14:58:17.091-08:00We're building Notion Learning at www.notionle...We're building Notion Learning at www.notionlearning.com and it'll be in public beta soon. Get in touch via the site if you are interested in finding out more and/or getting early access to the beta.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14742145554930260782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-82423004576802831702009-05-16T13:38:00.000-07:002009-05-16T13:38:00.000-07:00try eFront, the open source version... free and ex...try eFront, the open source version... free and excellent.<br />http://www.epignosis.com.gr/Ballistic Learninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01358612351050346139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-58553066221759972082009-03-18T10:56:00.000-07:002009-03-18T10:56:00.000-07:00I just came across a new hosted LMS called CourseP...I just came across a new hosted LMS called CoursePark that is low cost and easy to set up.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12873634503796861668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-83405703444664621642009-03-08T22:38:00.000-07:002009-03-08T22:38:00.000-07:00UpsideLMS OnDemand, from Upside Learning, India's ...UpsideLMS OnDemand, from Upside Learning, India's fastest growing Learning solutions company comes out as a great fit for the needs mentioned in terms of functional requirements as well as the overall budget.<BR/><BR/>Additionally UpsideLMS is low on cost on a recurring basis too, which I feel is equally important to evaluate and validate at the time of purchase.<BR/><BR/>And all this at no compromise to the features offered. We have worked with a number of customers with similar needs and budgets and all are extremely happy.<BR/><BR/>UpsideLMS OnDemand not only has a separate module for managing and tracking classroom training but also allows for a blended delivery and tracking seamlessly.<BR/><BR/>Please visit www.upsidelearning.com or write to sales@upsidelearning.com for more details and assistance.<BR/><BR/>Regards!Amit Gautamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06389469092333731591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-4384974091094042952009-02-24T11:21:00.000-08:002009-02-24T11:21:00.000-08:00iHRTrain.com, by Honor Systems.www.ihrtrain.com - ...iHRTrain.com, by Honor Systems.<BR/>www.ihrtrain.com - click login and use student1 as the user name and password to demo.<BR/><BR/>Excellent! Host it on their servers or buy it and host it yourself. If you buy it they will install it for you and configure the virutal session tool that allows you to click within the course and host online meetings or classes. Cost effective and easy to use!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-52161573524914298292009-02-19T21:51:00.000-08:002009-02-19T21:51:00.000-08:00I'm a huge fan of Inquisiq EX. I implemented Inqui...I'm a huge fan of Inquisiq EX. I implemented Inquisiq at my last employer and we were *very* happy with it. Plus, it was really cheap. I wrote about our experience here:<BR/><BR/>http://elearningweekly.wordpress.com/2007/06/28/need-an-lms-look-at-inquisiq-ex/B.J. Schonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02281988967243116793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-79494158683868915622009-02-18T16:05:00.000-08:002009-02-18T16:05:00.000-08:00I would like to add my 2 cents and a very little b...I would like to add my 2 cents and a very little bit about what I am working on... <BR/><BR/>We have been doing training for the Home Depot and a few other organizations and we created our own 'LMS' ... I was not really happy with what I found out there. <BR/><BR/>We are working at a more public release in the next 6-12 months but right now we just use it for our clients where we are managing the program for them. But that will change over time.<BR/><BR/>This is how we used it for our client Car Heaven.<BR/><BR/>http://switchlearning.com/2008/11/case-study-car-heaven-e-learning/<BR/><BR/>I would love your thoughts. Does the market need something like this?<BR/><BR/>AndrewAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-88415320061358047732009-02-12T10:06:00.000-08:002009-02-12T10:06:00.000-08:00Definetely will be good to compare low cost soluti...Definetely will be good to compare low cost solutions...and give Elearning community a good review!Vladimirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16783681034902455224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-76144253279054460562009-02-12T06:33:00.000-08:002009-02-12T06:33:00.000-08:00Blackboard, the leading e-learning software compan...Blackboard, the leading e-learning software company has just released a low cost offering. I would look into their solution. Moodle and other LMS software are fine, but Blackboard has the stability and the reliability of a enterprise application. This low cost offering is built specifically for what you are talking about with regards to size of students and functionality.The Goosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15566420724784006460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-59696527028857616732009-02-11T11:25:00.000-08:002009-02-11T11:25:00.000-08:00Yes, very interesting that Moodle is not listed. B...Yes, very interesting that Moodle is not listed. Btw, as a previous user of Moodle i would suggest to look into JoomlaLMS - LMS based on award winning CMS Joomla.<BR/><BR/>Our organisation is using 1000 user license for only 599 USD/year as far as i remember and i am very satisfied with it. It has functions that are required here and much more... + very good inteface.<BR/><BR/>So may be an option to check for you.<BR/><BR/>Btw, Tony, might be you will review it and give us your opinion as i have heard a lot positive about this LMS.Vladimirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16783681034902455224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-54575350831284569092009-02-11T11:18:00.000-08:002009-02-11T11:18:00.000-08:00I agree with Matt... I am really surprised Moodle ...I agree with Matt... I am really surprised Moodle was not listed. We have been using Moodle for over 5 years at our University. The program is "free" and allows you to customize areas you need customized. I would vote for Moodle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-2927022838532918052009-02-11T10:54:00.000-08:002009-02-11T10:54:00.000-08:00Just got a note from someone with a suggestion -We...Just got a note from someone with a suggestion -<BR/><BR/>We use Absorb LMS (Blatant Media e-Learning) - it's very easy to use and the people at Blatant are extremely pleasant and helpful.<BR/><BR/>http://www.blatant.ca/absorb.aspTony Karrerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15408035995182843336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-76278106573361595822009-02-11T09:28:00.000-08:002009-02-11T09:28:00.000-08:00My situation was very similar to the one here. I l...My situation was very similar to the one here. I looked for a long time and finally decided on ClickCourse from Rapid Intake. (<A HREF="http://elearningdevnews.wordpress.com/2008/10/14/and-the-lms-selection-winner-is/" REL="nofollow">see my blog post</A>) It's cheap, but really only handles online courses. We haven't implemented it yet (budget issue) so I can't comment on the implementation.Gary Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14616946699474060660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-38498270597557488802009-02-11T06:58:00.000-08:002009-02-11T06:58:00.000-08:00If they are looking to trial Moodle before taking ...If they are looking to trial Moodle before taking the plunge full on, we host about 50,000 users on our Moodle platform which is free to use at the standard level (currently that is carte blanche on the system). <BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://globalclassroom.us" REL="nofollow">GlobalClassroom</A><BR/><BR/>In the future we hope to enable users to sell their own courses, but I think we're about 90 days out on that.Joseph Thibaulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13583173090432351968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-80627072458574223482009-02-11T05:29:00.000-08:002009-02-11T05:29:00.000-08:00Thanks so much already. This is a great list and ...Thanks so much already. This is a great list and some good outside the box options.Tony Karrerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15408035995182843336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-92113468043976502512009-02-11T05:10:00.000-08:002009-02-11T05:10:00.000-08:00LMS for mainly tracking and registration of ILT co...LMS for mainly tracking and registration of ILT courses, communication (possibly through message boards), and posting of class materials for 500 learners? They could probably could just build a database in Lotus Notes or something. I'm not sure if an LMS is the solution. Some free o/s options I don't see mentioned: Dokeos, and .Lrn. Two other possible commercial solutions not on ourlist: KnowledgeHub (ElementK), and Adventus. Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-1727163843982186112009-02-11T02:52:00.000-08:002009-02-11T02:52:00.000-08:00If there is an existing SharePoing installation, t...If there is an existing SharePoing installation, then one option not listed here yet might be any of the SharePoint-based LMSs, such as <A HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/education/slk.mspx" REL="nofollow">Microsoft SharePoint Learning Kit (free)</A>, or <A HREF="http://www.sharepointlms.com/" REL="nofollow">SharePoint LMS</A>.<BR/><BR/>Another low cost option that is generally easy (and inexpensive) to find hosted and has not been mentioned yet is <A HREF="http://www.joomlalms.com/" REL="nofollow">Joomla LMS</A>.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02478210177025297643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-28481559300878053672009-02-10T14:28:00.000-08:002009-02-10T14:28:00.000-08:00Hosted Moodle and aTutor are both available. If yo...Hosted Moodle and aTutor are both available. If you go to moodle.com (yes, .com) you can find companies that host <B>and</B> support moodle. I have heard of schools using these sites and concuming no internal IT resources. I have no experience with aTutor hosting.<BR/><BR/>With regards to the learning curve: they all have it. Fortunately tools like Moodle allow SCORM content to be uploaded so there are many options for creating content.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07719394461984895842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-5303401262942399932009-02-10T13:09:00.000-08:002009-02-10T13:09:00.000-08:00I don't think the requirements are geared towards ...I don't think the requirements are geared towards an LCMS if you ask me. Tracking of ILT and eLearning, small user base, sounds like something most LMS's would handle OOTB.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14120254826715445233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-20246423146101720442009-02-10T12:25:00.000-08:002009-02-10T12:25:00.000-08:00I apologize for the shameless plug, but the reques...I apologize for the shameless plug, but the request sounded too familiar to ignore. My company, Intellum, has helped many organizations with those exact requirements.<BR/><BR/>You can check us out at http://www.intellum.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com