Learning Management Systems (LMS)
aka Course Management Systems (CMS), Collaborative Learning Environments (CLE), Virtual Learning Environments (VLE)
by RayMosteller - EducationalResources
University Developed Systems
Mixable at Purdue - Social learning environment using Facebook, Dropbox, Mobile devices, etc.
GLEAN Learning Environment and Network - at Pepperdine Graziadio School of Business and Management, uses Google Apps
Open-Source Systems
Claroline - eLearning and eWorking platform, international collaboration, multiple languages
ELMS - E-Learning Management System built on Drupal content managment system
Epsilen - a comprehensive centrally hosted eLearning environment
Etudes Project - Melete Lesson Builder, JForum Discussion, Mneme Test Center
Trellis - Learning Management System
Moodle
Moodle.org - Free, Open-source Course Management System
Moodle Stats - More than 40,000 sites worldwide
Moodlerooms, Inc. - provides hosting, support, training
joule - LMS by Moodlerooms based on Moodle
Moodleman - blog by Julian Ridden
Mahoodle - Mahara/Moodle Integration
Eduforge.com - Open-source learning lab (e.g. Moodle admin)
2Tor - Customized commercial distribution of Moodle, e.g. MAT@USC in Rossier School
Totara LMS - Corporate distribution of Moodle
Articles about Moodle
joule 1.1 Gets New Chat, Forum Tools
Moodlerooms in the news - Baltimore Sun
Moodle in the Commonwealth - List of institutions using Moodle
Mediasite Integration with Moodle - Classroom capture technology
Datatel To Integrate ERP with Moodle - combines enterprise resource planning (ERP) system with a learning management system (LMS)
Sakai Project
Sakai Foundation - Collaboration and Learning Environment (CLE)
Overview on YouTube - Michael Korcuska, Executive Director (2008)
Overview on YouTube - Charles Severance, Executive Director (2006)
Sakai Forums - on Nabble
Aeroplane Software - Sakai consulting
rSmart Sakai CLE - includes Melete and JForum (see Etudes Project above)
rSmart Sakai Sandbox - for experimentation
Sakai Course Design - by Prof. Fred T. Hofstetter (26 min Flash video)
Unicon Sakai / Eluminate Tool - synchronous distance learning and collaboration
SakaiSuccessStories - Stanford and University of Michigan
SakaiWebPortals - Stanford, UC Berkeley, Oxford,
Related: OpenSourceVendorSupport
Fluid Project - Library of sharable user interface components
Survey: The Campus Computing Survey
Article: E-learning Market Pushing Toward Open Source - 2008 Gartner Report
Article: Overview of Open Source Learning Management Systems - 2006 Educause article
Commercial Systems
Angel Learning - Enterprise eLearning Software
Historical note on Wikipedia
Blackboard - Online Learning Environment
Blackboard Collaborate 2011 - Elluminate + Wimba
Mediasite Integration - Classroom capture technology
Blackboard Bought by Providence Equity Partners - 2011
Blackboard CourseSites - Free course websites
CampusCruiser - LMS, Portal, Alert system
Campus Vue by Campus Management
Canvas - Simple, open LMS from Instructure
Desire2Learn - Innovative Learning Technology
Elluminate - eLearning and Collaboration Solution Software
Epsilen - a comprehensive centrally hosted eLearning environment
it's learning - Virtual Learning Environment (Norway)
MindTap - Personal Learning Experience (PLE) from Cengage Learning
Pearson eCollege - Integrated education technology, content, academic services and support based on Pearson LearningStudio
Pearson LearningStudio - Social platform for delivering online programs
Serf - Online learning management system created by Dr. Fred T. Hofstetter
WebCT - Historical note on Wikipedia
Ziiva - Prosperity Learning Management System (non-academic orientation)
ClassTop CourseFeed
ClassTop CourseFeed - Integrates with LMS and Facebook
Blackboard v. Desire2Learn Lawsuits
U.S. Patent # 6,988,138 - January 17, 2006
U.S. Patent # 7,493,396 - February 17, 2009
Blackboard website - Includes "Patent Pledge" and FAQ
Blackboard and Desire2Learn Settle Their Patent Disputes - December 15, 2009
Kuali Foundation - Open source administrative software
Related Information
IMS Common Cartridge Specification - IMS Global Learning Consortium
Common Cartridge FAQs - Compares Common Cartridge to SCORM
European University Information Systems
SocialLearn - Blog, The Open University (UK)