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An evaluation framework and comparative analysis of the widely used learning management systems
Adnan Abid1,2, Abdullah Hassan Tufail2, Osama Mohamed Ahmed Salem3
1Department of Data Science, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
Plos One
|December 19, 2024
Summary
Selecting the right Learning Management System (LMS) is crucial for academic institutions. This study introduces a new framework and scoring function for a comprehensive LMS evaluation, aiding informed decision-making.
Area of Science:
- Educational Technology
- Information Systems
Background:
- Learning Management Systems (LMS) are essential for online and distance education in academic institutions.
- Existing LMS comparisons lack comprehensive features and a generalized scoring function for suitability assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a novel framework for evaluating Learning Management Systems (LMS).
- To introduce a generalized scoring function for quantitative LMS assessment.
- To provide a systematic approach for selecting appropriate LMS for academic institutions.
Main Methods:
- Development of a detailed feature and function list for LMS evaluation.
- Implementation of a generalized scoring function to compute quantitative LMS suitability scores.
- Evaluation of widely used open-access and proprietary LMS using the proposed framework.
Main Results:
- A comprehensive framework for LMS evaluation has been successfully proposed.
- A generalized scoring function enables quantitative assessment of LMS suitability.
- Demonstrated application of the framework to popular LMS platforms.
Conclusions:
- The proposed framework offers a robust method for evaluating and selecting Learning Management Systems.
- Quantitative scoring facilitates objective comparison and decision-making for academic institutions.
- This approach addresses the limitations of existing online LMS comparison tools.
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