Types of Course Management Systems

Different colleges use different course management systems. Course management systems (CMSs) are also commonly referred to as learning management systems (LMSs). Regardless of what they are called, they provide a platform for course delivery and offer tools to facilitate communication, assessment, and content delivery.

Some are open source Links to an external site., such as Canvas, Moodle Links to an external site., and Sakai Links to an external site..
Some are proprietary Links to an external site., such as Blackboard Links to an external site. and Desire to Learn Links to an external site..

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