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Assessing the value of E-learning
Management Systems for Higher
Educations
by
Kaustav Saha
Intern, Library Knowledge and Information Systems,
Indian Institute for Human Settlements,
Bangalore – 560080
E-mail: saha.kaustav2008@yahoo.com
&
Dr. M. Krishnamurthy
Faculty, DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute Bangalore Centre
Bangalore – 560059
E-mail: mkrishna_murthy@hotmail.com
For
National Conference on Trends in Management of Academic Libraries in Digital
Environment (TMALDEN-2014), Jain University, Bangalore12/21/2014
Overview
• Introduction
• E-learning for Higher education
• E-learning and Libraries
• Comparisons of e-LMS
• Barriers of e-LMS
• Conclusion
12/21/2014 Kaustav Saha & Dr. M. Krishnamurthy
What is LMS?
• A Learning Management System (LMS) is a
software application for the administration,
documentation, tracking, reporting and
delivery of e-learning education courses or
training programs.
Picture Source: http://bestcoursehub.com/home/1199/webinar-yawn-proof-your-elearning-without-busting-the-bank/
12/21/2014 Kaustav Saha & Dr. M. Krishnamurthy
Why we use this?
• Improved training costs
• Decreased material costs
• Increased productivity
• Standardization
• Real-time access
• Personalized learning
• Knowledge management
• Encourage sharing
• No Biasness
12/21/2014 Kaustav Saha & Dr. M. Krishnamurthy
E-learning for Higher Educations
• Most of the Universities and open universities
also offer the distance education.
• Instead of distance education they can give
distance e-learning education.
– They can upload learning content. (e.g. Video,
lecture note etc.)
– They can track the students progress.
– Students can interacts with the faculty through
the e-learning systems.
12/21/2014 Kaustav Saha & Dr. M. Krishnamurthy
E-LMS Service Platforms
• In INDIA
– E PG Pathshala by UGC
(epgp.inflibnet.ac.in/about.php)
– National Programme on Technology Enhanced
Learning (NPTEL) by 7 IITs & IISc Bangalore.
(http://nptel.iitm.ac.in)
– Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
(http://iimb.linkstreetlearning.com)
– Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
(http://www.cse.iitm.ac.in/moodle)
12/21/2014 Kaustav Saha & Dr. M. Krishnamurthy
E-LMS Service Platforms (2)
• Aboard:
– Canvas (https://www.canvas.net)
– edX (https://www.edx.org)
– Coursera (https://www.coursera.org)
– Khan Academy (https://www.khanacademy.org)
– University of Central Florida
(http://www.graduatecatalog.ucf.edu/programs/p
rogram.aspx?id=1484&tid=1276&tpm=1)
12/21/2014 Kaustav Saha & Dr. M. Krishnamurthy
E-Learning and Libraries
• Create and integrate library learning objects. (eg
tutorials for users)
• Allow customization of preferences for library
services.
• Integrate access points to commercial databases.
(e.g. EBSCO, JStore)
• Provide access to virtual reference services.
• The role of the Library in the digital rights
management and preservation of e-learning asset
repository is crucial.
12/21/2014 Kaustav Saha & Dr. M. Krishnamurthy
E-LMS Software
Open Source
• Moodle
• ATutor
• dotLRN
• Docebo
• Dokeos
• Claroline
• ILIAS
• Sakai
Commercial
• Sumtotal
• The Blackboard
• Saba
• Giunti labs
• Plateau
• eCollege
12/21/2014 Kaustav Saha & Dr. M. Krishnamurthy
Comparison of LMS (1)
LMS Software Moodle ATutor ILIAS
Features
Personalized
Dashboard
Y Y Y
Mass enrolment Y Y Y
Multilingual Y Y Y
Back ups Y Y N
User roles Y Y Y
Support different
standards
Y Y N
Interoperability Y Y N
Plug in manager Y Y Y
Security Updates Y N Y
Report & Statistics Y Y Y
Calendar Y Y Y
File Manager Y Y Y
Announcements Y Y Y
Comparison of LMS (2)
LMS Software Moodle ATutor ILIAS
Features
Groups Y Y Y
Marking workflow Y Y Y
In-line marking Y Y Y
Self-assessment Y Y N
Share files Y Y N
Translator N Y N
Dictionary/Glossary N Y Y
Collaborations Y Y Y
Polls Y Y Y
12/21/2014 Kaustav Saha & Dr. M. Krishnamurthy
Comparison of LMS (3)
LMS Software Moodle ATutor ILIAS
Features
Chat Y Y Y
Wiki Y Y Y
E-Mails Y Y Y
News Y Y Y
SMS Y N N
Social Networking Y Y Y
Discussion Forum Y Y Y
Blog Y Y Y
12/21/2014 Kaustav Saha & Dr. M. Krishnamurthy
Barriers of LMS
• Personal Barriers
• Technological Barriers
• Content Suitability Barrier
• Poorly Constructed Assessment
• Instructional Barriers
12/21/2014 Kaustav Saha & Dr. M. Krishnamurthy
Conclusion
• There are still some problem to implement e-
learning.
• The present study focuses only on open
source e-LMS.
• It was observed that Moodle evolved as the
most adaptable e-LMS in comparison to the
other e-LMS.
• Though all e-LMS have many common
features, but there are variations.
12/21/2014 Kaustav Saha & Dr. M. Krishnamurthy
References
• Website of Moodle. Retrieved from https://moodle.org [Accessed on 11.11.2014
at 11:00pm]
• Website of ATutor. Retrieved from http://www.atutor.ca [Accessed on 12.11.2014
at 11:30am]
• Website of ILIAS. Retrieved from http://www.ilias.de [Accessed on 12.11.2014 at
09:00pm]
• Website of Open source CMS. Retrieved from http://www.opensourcecms.com
[Accessed on 14.11.2014 at 10:00pm]
• The Rapid E- Learning Blog. Retrieved from http://www.articulate.com/rapid-
elearning/why-e-learning-is-so-effective [Accessed on 11.11.2014 at 01:00pm]
• Reyes, N. Ruiz, Candeas, P. Vera, Galán,S. García, Viciana, Cañadas, R. F., Reche ,
P.J.. (2009) Comparing open-source e-learning platforms from adaptively point of
view, IEEE Xplore.
• Graf, Sabine & List, Beate. (2005) An Evaluation of Open Source E-Learning
Platforms Stressing Adaptation Issues. Proceedings of the Fifth IEEE International
Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT’05).
12/21/2014 Kaustav Saha & Dr. M. Krishnamurthy
References (2)
• Harezlak, Katarzyna & Werner, Aleksandra. (2010) Extension of the MOODLE e-
learning Platform with Database Management Mechanisms. IEEE Xplore. 2010.
• MCHICHI, TARIK, ESTRAILLIER, PASCAL, AFDEL, KARIM. (2010) Web 2.0 Based E-
Learning. IEEE Xplore.
• Suciu, George, Militaru, Traian-Lucian, Cernat, Cristian-George, Todoran, Gyorgy,
Poenaru , Vlad-Andrei. (2012) Platform for Online Collaboration and e-Learning in
Open Source Distributed Cloud Systems. 54th International Symposium ELMAR-
2012, 12-14 September 2012, Zadar, Croatia.
• Aydin ,CansuCigdem; Tirkes, Guzin. (2010) Open Source Learning Management
Systems in E-Learning and Moodle. IEEE EDUCON Education Engineering 2010 –
The Future of Global Learning Engineering Education. April 14-16,2010
• Kumar, Sheo; Anil Kumar Gankotiya, Kamlesh Dutta. (2011) Comparative Study of
MOODLE with other e-Learning Systems. IEEE Xplore.
• Tadasad , P G. (2012) Integrated Learning Management System. National
Conference on ILMS. Karnataka.
• Horton, William, 2012, E-Learning by Design, Pfeiffer, USA.
12/21/2014 Kaustav Saha & Dr. M. Krishnamurthy
Thank You
Full text : https://iihs.academia.edu/KaustavSaha12/21/2014
Picture Source: http://temiville.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/bow.jpg?w=500

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Assessing the value of e-Learning Management Systems for Higher Education

  • 1. Assessing the value of E-learning Management Systems for Higher Educations by Kaustav Saha Intern, Library Knowledge and Information Systems, Indian Institute for Human Settlements, Bangalore – 560080 E-mail: saha.kaustav2008@yahoo.com & Dr. M. Krishnamurthy Faculty, DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute Bangalore Centre Bangalore – 560059 E-mail: mkrishna_murthy@hotmail.com For National Conference on Trends in Management of Academic Libraries in Digital Environment (TMALDEN-2014), Jain University, Bangalore12/21/2014
  • 2. Overview • Introduction • E-learning for Higher education • E-learning and Libraries • Comparisons of e-LMS • Barriers of e-LMS • Conclusion 12/21/2014 Kaustav Saha & Dr. M. Krishnamurthy
  • 3. What is LMS? • A Learning Management System (LMS) is a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting and delivery of e-learning education courses or training programs. Picture Source: http://bestcoursehub.com/home/1199/webinar-yawn-proof-your-elearning-without-busting-the-bank/ 12/21/2014 Kaustav Saha & Dr. M. Krishnamurthy
  • 4. Why we use this? • Improved training costs • Decreased material costs • Increased productivity • Standardization • Real-time access • Personalized learning • Knowledge management • Encourage sharing • No Biasness 12/21/2014 Kaustav Saha & Dr. M. Krishnamurthy
  • 5. E-learning for Higher Educations • Most of the Universities and open universities also offer the distance education. • Instead of distance education they can give distance e-learning education. – They can upload learning content. (e.g. Video, lecture note etc.) – They can track the students progress. – Students can interacts with the faculty through the e-learning systems. 12/21/2014 Kaustav Saha & Dr. M. Krishnamurthy
  • 6. E-LMS Service Platforms • In INDIA – E PG Pathshala by UGC (epgp.inflibnet.ac.in/about.php) – National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) by 7 IITs & IISc Bangalore. (http://nptel.iitm.ac.in) – Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (http://iimb.linkstreetlearning.com) – Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (http://www.cse.iitm.ac.in/moodle) 12/21/2014 Kaustav Saha & Dr. M. Krishnamurthy
  • 7. E-LMS Service Platforms (2) • Aboard: – Canvas (https://www.canvas.net) – edX (https://www.edx.org) – Coursera (https://www.coursera.org) – Khan Academy (https://www.khanacademy.org) – University of Central Florida (http://www.graduatecatalog.ucf.edu/programs/p rogram.aspx?id=1484&tid=1276&tpm=1) 12/21/2014 Kaustav Saha & Dr. M. Krishnamurthy
  • 8. E-Learning and Libraries • Create and integrate library learning objects. (eg tutorials for users) • Allow customization of preferences for library services. • Integrate access points to commercial databases. (e.g. EBSCO, JStore) • Provide access to virtual reference services. • The role of the Library in the digital rights management and preservation of e-learning asset repository is crucial. 12/21/2014 Kaustav Saha & Dr. M. Krishnamurthy
  • 9. E-LMS Software Open Source • Moodle • ATutor • dotLRN • Docebo • Dokeos • Claroline • ILIAS • Sakai Commercial • Sumtotal • The Blackboard • Saba • Giunti labs • Plateau • eCollege 12/21/2014 Kaustav Saha & Dr. M. Krishnamurthy
  • 10. Comparison of LMS (1) LMS Software Moodle ATutor ILIAS Features Personalized Dashboard Y Y Y Mass enrolment Y Y Y Multilingual Y Y Y Back ups Y Y N User roles Y Y Y Support different standards Y Y N Interoperability Y Y N Plug in manager Y Y Y Security Updates Y N Y Report & Statistics Y Y Y Calendar Y Y Y File Manager Y Y Y Announcements Y Y Y
  • 11. Comparison of LMS (2) LMS Software Moodle ATutor ILIAS Features Groups Y Y Y Marking workflow Y Y Y In-line marking Y Y Y Self-assessment Y Y N Share files Y Y N Translator N Y N Dictionary/Glossary N Y Y Collaborations Y Y Y Polls Y Y Y 12/21/2014 Kaustav Saha & Dr. M. Krishnamurthy
  • 12. Comparison of LMS (3) LMS Software Moodle ATutor ILIAS Features Chat Y Y Y Wiki Y Y Y E-Mails Y Y Y News Y Y Y SMS Y N N Social Networking Y Y Y Discussion Forum Y Y Y Blog Y Y Y 12/21/2014 Kaustav Saha & Dr. M. Krishnamurthy
  • 13. Barriers of LMS • Personal Barriers • Technological Barriers • Content Suitability Barrier • Poorly Constructed Assessment • Instructional Barriers 12/21/2014 Kaustav Saha & Dr. M. Krishnamurthy
  • 14. Conclusion • There are still some problem to implement e- learning. • The present study focuses only on open source e-LMS. • It was observed that Moodle evolved as the most adaptable e-LMS in comparison to the other e-LMS. • Though all e-LMS have many common features, but there are variations. 12/21/2014 Kaustav Saha & Dr. M. Krishnamurthy
  • 15. References • Website of Moodle. Retrieved from https://moodle.org [Accessed on 11.11.2014 at 11:00pm] • Website of ATutor. Retrieved from http://www.atutor.ca [Accessed on 12.11.2014 at 11:30am] • Website of ILIAS. Retrieved from http://www.ilias.de [Accessed on 12.11.2014 at 09:00pm] • Website of Open source CMS. Retrieved from http://www.opensourcecms.com [Accessed on 14.11.2014 at 10:00pm] • The Rapid E- Learning Blog. Retrieved from http://www.articulate.com/rapid- elearning/why-e-learning-is-so-effective [Accessed on 11.11.2014 at 01:00pm] • Reyes, N. Ruiz, Candeas, P. Vera, Galán,S. García, Viciana, Cañadas, R. F., Reche , P.J.. (2009) Comparing open-source e-learning platforms from adaptively point of view, IEEE Xplore. • Graf, Sabine & List, Beate. (2005) An Evaluation of Open Source E-Learning Platforms Stressing Adaptation Issues. Proceedings of the Fifth IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT’05). 12/21/2014 Kaustav Saha & Dr. M. Krishnamurthy
  • 16. References (2) • Harezlak, Katarzyna & Werner, Aleksandra. (2010) Extension of the MOODLE e- learning Platform with Database Management Mechanisms. IEEE Xplore. 2010. • MCHICHI, TARIK, ESTRAILLIER, PASCAL, AFDEL, KARIM. (2010) Web 2.0 Based E- Learning. IEEE Xplore. • Suciu, George, Militaru, Traian-Lucian, Cernat, Cristian-George, Todoran, Gyorgy, Poenaru , Vlad-Andrei. (2012) Platform for Online Collaboration and e-Learning in Open Source Distributed Cloud Systems. 54th International Symposium ELMAR- 2012, 12-14 September 2012, Zadar, Croatia. • Aydin ,CansuCigdem; Tirkes, Guzin. (2010) Open Source Learning Management Systems in E-Learning and Moodle. IEEE EDUCON Education Engineering 2010 – The Future of Global Learning Engineering Education. April 14-16,2010 • Kumar, Sheo; Anil Kumar Gankotiya, Kamlesh Dutta. (2011) Comparative Study of MOODLE with other e-Learning Systems. IEEE Xplore. • Tadasad , P G. (2012) Integrated Learning Management System. National Conference on ILMS. Karnataka. • Horton, William, 2012, E-Learning by Design, Pfeiffer, USA. 12/21/2014 Kaustav Saha & Dr. M. Krishnamurthy
  • 17. Thank You Full text : https://iihs.academia.edu/KaustavSaha12/21/2014 Picture Source: http://temiville.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/bow.jpg?w=500

Editor's Notes

  • #5: Improved training costs - Producing learning content is time consuming. You also have savings through decreased travel, reduced material, and hopefully improved (and more efficient) performance. . Increased productivity - Because elearning is not bound by geography or time, you can control training’s impact on production by training people during down time. Standardization - Elearning allows you to create a standardized process and consistency in the delivery of content.  It also compresses delivery time. Real-time access - course can be accessed anytime, anywhere. Improved retention - The combination of multimedia and instructional design can produce a very rich learning experience that is repeatable.  Throw in some good practice activities with feedback and you have a learning environment that’s going to help your learners retain the course content which will produce results. . Knowledge management - If you incorporate some of the tools that allow collaboration and conversation, you can capture organizational knowledge that is available for future learners. Encourage sharing - The foundation of a learning community is built on sharing what you know with others.  This is where incorporating a forum or wiki really adds value to your elearning.