An Evaluation of Open Source Learning Management Systems According to Learners Tools

Learning Management System (LMS) is the main element of internet-based education. In parallel to this, studies in this area are increasing. The aim of this research is to evaluate the current existing Open Source Learning Management Systems in the market. For this, seventy-two Open Source Learning Management Systems have been subjected to a general evaluation. After that, among them, the eight most demanded software were chosen: Atutor, Bazaar, Bodington, Claroline, Coursemanager, ILIAS, Moodle and Sakai. Those software chosen were investigated in detail according to features of the Communication Tools, Productivity Tools, Student Involvement Tools, respectively. Software have been evaluated by being members of websites, using demo programs and in accordance to the features of given at the internet website. [This document was published in: "Current Developments in Technology-Assisted Education. Volume 1." FORMATEX: Badajoz, Spain. p8-11.]