Types of Cloud-based Learning Management SystemsThere are three basic types of cloud computing as pictured below. All Learning Management Systems accessed through the cloud are of the Software as a Service (SaaS) variety. Within this category, LMSs are accessed via the cloud in two ways:
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A thorough definition of cloud computing can be found at:
The NIST Definition of Cloud Computing |
The Three Basic Services Offered Through Cloud Computing
Examples of different LMSs as accessed through the Cloud
LitmosLitmos is a completely cloud based SaaS that can only be accessed through the LItmos site. Although the website address can be changed to reflect the business or school using the LMS, it remains hosted by Litmos for a per-user fee.
See the Litmos website here. View their promotional Video to the right. |
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DoceboDocebo provides the option of a 100% cloud based SaaS as hosted by Docebo servers or a on-site hosted software program. Docebo offers a free cloud version as SaaS using a docebo web address as well as a paid for "permium" version. The premium version is available as both SaaS and on-site hosted, both allowing the client's own web address.
The Docebo website is here. |
OpenClassOpenClass is a fully cloud-based LMS created by Person Education. It is offered freely to any number of users. It was developed in conjunction with Google and was built to take advantage of Google Apps.
The OpenClass website is here. |
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MoodleRoomsThis organisation is a third-party host for the open source LMS called Moodle. The parent company providing this service is Dell Cloud Services and branch of Dell Computers. This hosting service provides 24/7/365 customer service with professional advice and support to customize Moodle to their clients specifications. MoodleRooms was recently purchased by Blackboard.
Find their website here. |
Canvas by InstructureThis cloud-based open source LMS is free. It seems to be marketed for the individual teacher but will also accommodate institution-wide integration for a cost. It is hosted through Amazon Web Services.
Learn more from the website here. |
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The following survey is an example of how cloud computing can be used. A form was created in a Google Spreadsheet and embedded into this Weebly. The spreadsheet was also embedded and automatically updates the results every five minutes.
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