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Why And How of Customizing Open Source LMS

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2What is Open Source LMS?Open source LMS refers to a Learning Management System whose source code is freely available for use and/or modification from its original design.

Benefits of Using opensource lms

Benefits of Open Source LMSNo Licensing or Per-User Costs

Benefits of Open Source LMSQuick troubleshooting and fixing of problems

Benefits of Open Source LMSFaster access to product upgrades and improvements

Benefits of Open Source LMSNeeds of end-users better addressed

Benefits of Open Source LMSLiberty to Choose External Vendors for Support, Service, Maintenance or Customization

Options for Using Open Source LMS

Open Source LMS OptionsInstall it as it is on the server without customizationChoose a vendor to install and customize LMS according to your requirements

CUSTOMIZATION IS A BETTER OPTION

Why Should you Go for LMS Customization?

Why Customization?Default features may not cater to organizations needs

13Why Customization?

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LMS Customization key aspects

When Customizing LMSDocument Your LMS Requirements

When Customizing LMSRemember that customization should be a one-time effort

Key Areas That Need Customization

Key Areas That Need CustomizationCustomized Theme

Key Areas That Need CustomizationEnable and Disable Features

Key Areas That Need CustomizationRe-configure Default Settings

Key Areas That Need CustomizationCreate Custom Roles

Key Areas That Need CustomizationModify User Profile Fields

Key Areas That Need CustomizationUser Friendly Course Catalog

Key Areas That Need CustomizationSimple User Navigation

Key Areas That Need CustomizationCustomized Reporting

Key Areas That Need CustomizationEvaluation and Certificate Templates

Key Areas That Need CustomizationHelp Page and User Manuals

LMS CustomizationsCustomized ThemeUnwanted FeaturesDefault SettingsCustom RolesUser Profiles

6. Course Catalog7. Navigation8. Reports9. Evaluation/Certificates10. Help page/manuals

ConclusionOpen Source LMS provides a good option in terms of costs, flexibility and scalability.Customization ensures the LMS best caters to an organizations requirement.Understand the key areas that need to be customized to get the best fit.

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