Open Directory - Reference:Education:Instructional Technology:Course Website Software

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Please only submit links to platforms/environments/software to manage and deliver online web courses focusing on higher education. Among their functions they usually include:

authentication (of students)
integrated communication facilities (mainly asynchronous but also synchronous)
integrated quiz engines
management and publishing of resources
tracking and reporting of student activities

This section lists software platforms dedicated to managing and delivering online web courses. They also known as Course Management Systems (CMSs), Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs), or simply "courseware". They mainly focus on higher education. These platforms enable teachers/institutions to create web sites with functions such as:

authentication (of students and staff)
integrated communication facilities (mainly asynchronous but also synchronous)
integrated quiz engines
management and publishing of resources
tracking and reporting of student activities
They are not just authoring tools. The content is often created with external software.

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Last update: 12:19 PT, Sunday, September 30, 2007 - edit