The+LMS

=Learning Management Systems=

Rebuilding the LMS

Hosting cost, $50.00+ per year || http://moodle.org/ || Hosting Cost $200-$400 per year License Cost varies based on size of organization || http://www.blackboard.com/ || Hosting Cost || http://www.sakaiproject.org/ ||
 * System Name || Description || In-house/Web-Based Storage || Cost || URL ||
 * Moodle || Open source comprehensive LMS || In-house, requires server with Linux or Windows Operating System can be hosted off-site || Server cost, $500-800
 * BlackBoard || Comprehensive course management system || Hosted in-house or paid web-based || Server cost $500-800
 * OpenClass || Learning environment that contains Google embedded features || Web-based but must run through Google Apps || Free for educational institutions || http://www.joinopenclass.com/open/home/index ||
 * HotChalk || Learning management system with built in library of digital content || Web-based || Free for educators || http://www.hotchalk.com/index_new.html ||
 * CourseSites || Free CMS from BlackBoard, includes social learning and multimedia || Web-based || Free for up to five classes || https://www.coursesites.com/webapps/Bb-sites-course-creation-BBLEARN/pages/index.html ||
 * Sakai || Open sources comprehensive LMS || In-house, requires server with Linux or Windows Operating System can be hosted off-site || Server cost, $500-800
 * Canvas || Comprehensive LMS integrates social media || web-based || free for educators || http://www.instructure.com/ ||
 * BrainHoney || Open source k-12 centered learning platform || Web-based || Free for individual instructors and unlimited students, paid based on size of institution for organization site license || http://brainhoney.com/ ||
 * Small Scale Systems ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * PBWorks || Web platform for sharing and collaboration || Web-based || Free for educators || http://pbworks.com/ ||
 * Wikispaces || Web platform for sharing and collaboration || Web-based || Free for educators || http://www.wikispaces.com/ ||
 * Collaborize || Web platform for discussion collaboration || Web-based || Free || http://www.collaborizeclassroom.com/ ||
 * Edmodo || Social learning network for teachers k-12 focused || Web-based || Free for educators || http://www.edmodo.com/ ||