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Below we answer the most common questions people have about:

• Learning Management Systems,

• Learning Content Management Systems, and

• Learning Portals.


What is a Learning Management System (LMS)?

A Learning Management System (LMS), is web-based software that delivers, tracks, and manages online training. Learning Management Systems (LMS) provide hands-free administration with course purchasing, automated notifications, continuing education, professional development, online assessment (test) creation, collaborative learning-application sharing, discussion threads, social learning and much more...

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What's the Difference Between a Learning Management System (LMS) and a Learning Content Management System (LCMS)?

The major difference between a Learning Management System (LMS) and a Learning Content Management System (LCMS) is content management. A Learning Management System typically delivers eLearning to learners and manages learner records, while an LCMS manages the process of creating, editing, and storing eLearning content. In many cases, you find some of the same functions in both types of systems.

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How do I know if I need a Learning Management System or a Learning Content Management System?

Curious about Learning Management Systems or Learning Content Management Systems? Not sure how your organization could benefit from either an LMS or LCMS? To find out if your organization is a good candidate for a Learning Management System (LMS) or Learning Content Management System (LCMS), here are some questions to consider. Questions you should ask when deciding if a Learning Management System or Learning Content Management System is right for your organization.

Is Knowledge Direct an LMS or LCMS?

Digitec's Knowledge Direct® eLearning platform provides the best of both worlds! It includes the features of a Learning Management Systems and a Learning Content Management System all in one affordable, quick to deploy, easy-to-use system. Create and reuse existing learning objects with the LCMS features and deliver the eLearning to learners effortlessly with its LMS functionality.

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Should we consider Open Source learning management systems?

When seeking out a Learning Management System (LMS) or Learning Content Management System (LCMS) solution most people give some consideration to open source solutions, such as Moodle. If you are considering Moodle or another open source solution, you should read this article, derived from Craig Weiss’ ever popular E-Learning 24/7 blog FIRST. In this article, e-Learning expert, Craig Weiss dishes up the unbiased truths about Moodle; the good, the bad and the ugly.

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What is a web-based Learning Portal?

A web site that acts as a central directory/repository for various types of online learning and online training materials used by learners is known as a learning portal or e-Learning portal.

Learning portals link to relevant training or learning materials such as pdf documents, training videos, web sites, courses, recorded webinars, live events, interactive games and activities, etc. The main page of the portal displays a list of recommended courses...

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What is SaaS? Software as a Service

SaaS is an acronym for "Software as a Service." Traditionally, organizations that implemented software systems, such as Learning Management Systems or Learning Content Management Systems, faced a significant investment. With the SaaS model, a software vendor hosts and supports the software on their secure servers. The Knowledge Direct Learning Management System is a SaaS solution, making it more affordable to implement and maintain than similiar client hosted learning management systems.

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What is Web 2.0 eLearning?

The term Web 2.0 refers to new ways of using the web to deliver a more personalized and collaborative online learning experience through information sharing and interoperability. You've heard of Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter, but did you know that your learning management system could utilize social media to create a more tailored, social learning experience for your learners?

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Should we swtich our current LMS to a new learning management system?

Is your current LMS costing you a fortune? Are you frustrated with usability issues? Does your current LMS vendor make you feel like a number, often ignoring your support requests for days at a time? These are common complaints. The good news is, you don't have to hate your LMS. Digitec's Knowledge Direct partners are 100% referencable; satisfied clients who have found the Knowledge Direct learning management system easy-to-use, reliable and affordable. Digitec also offers 24/7 technical support.

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