studies used to go to my school, sitting in a classroom and listen to the teacher or professor to discuss the topics of the day. Today Information Technology is used. To a virtual learning environment for students Learning is not just relegated to teaching. Long distance learning can be done anywhere, anytime. With the introduction of the smartphone, the student can learn French with a cup of coffee at the local Starbucks.
/> The development of e-learning technology more appealing and more interactive. Commercial software engineers to race against each other in developing the best online learning tools to beat. But there are still many potential users turned on because of the cost. Internet />
somehow leveled the playing field between corporations and individuals. -Load software from Internet giants like Microsoft uses a lot of money for licensed software, but now, open source software such as Linux challenges the traditional notion of existing corporations for profit. Open source software is developed and used for web-based learning, so everyone has a chance to learn new skills and potential. This is even learning management system software is available for free on the Internet. />
Advantages of Open Source Web-learning based: />
virtually cost-free. The minimum free courses available, companies, organizations and individuals need not pay anything for the classroom. Especially for disadvantaged students and business start-up, free is always welcome. />
sharing knowledge.
Community-based learning is always a collaborative effort between individuals with the same goal. />
Customization. The code is available to the public and can be reshaped needs students. />
Protection. The users do not have to "vendor lock-in" tactics. Suspended />
integration. The free software can allow other open source software applications using the latest technology upgrades are integrated. />
specialization. A wider range of specialized courses are available in commercial software developers usually develop courses for the more famous subjects were compared. />
advantage of commercial e-learning application: Guaranteed />
expertise in development and implementation. Company charter the course of the experts and experienced programmers to develop and implement the software. Users generally guarantee a reliable system. In the open source model, there is no assurance that the application is reliable and organizations may not have the right know-how to implement the program immediately. />
system maintenance. The maintenance of the application is usually that the contract between the supplier and the customer The customer can report a bug or problem with the provider and they are tied to the problem of other community-based elearning support where support is not definitive repair. />
Open Source Web-based education has a long way to go before they catch up with the commercially available but the sheer number of benefits from open software applications such It is hard to ignore. Reliable />
Learning Management System software is required to manage the virtual learning environment. Industry requires experienced volunteers who want to give their time and skills to develop this open approach to e-learning, so that students can not afford to pay commercial rates could still do opportunity to learn.
