Large-Scale Open Source E-Learning Systems at Open University UK

Published:
Briefs, Case Studies, Papers, Reports
Author(s) and Contributors:
Author(s): Niall Sclater
Source(s) and Collection(s):
Sources(s): EDUCAUSE Research Collection(s): Research Bulletins
ParentTopics:
Collaborations and Partnerships Learning Management Systems (LMS) Online Learning

Abstract

This ECAR research bulletin examines the factors leading to the selection of the open source learning management system at the Open University, details the many aspects of development work that had to be undertaken, and describes the issues involved for institutions participating in an open source community. It also looks at some of the many business and cultural challenges the institution has faced, and at how faculty are being encouraged to move toward a model of education incorporating increasing amounts of e-learning content and activity.

Ccitation for this work: Sclater, Niall. “Large-Scale Open Source E-Learning Systems at Open University UK” (Research Bulletin, Issue 12). Boulder, CO: EDUCAUSE Center for Analysis and Research, 2008, available from http://www.educause.edu/ecar.

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