Learning Management Systems, An Overview

Synonyms

Course management systems; E-learning; Learning content management systems; Online learning

Introduction

There can be no doubt that technology has transformed the way education is delivered to people across the globe. We now live in an interconnected world where the traditional concept of formal learning, taking place in a single physical location, is becoming increasingly less relevant. Modern learners are becoming dissatisfied with the stand-and-deliver approach to education that dictates attendance times, learning venues, and modes of participation. The emergence of sophisticated communication technologies and mobile devices has enabled a new generation of information consumers to satisfy their demands for knowledge without the need to meet in a physical location. Software vendors, open-source developers, and educational institutions, cognizant of this development, have embraced systems that can facilitate the management of courses and engagement with students remotely. The...