Methods to evaluate open source learning platforms

Abstract

Open-source e-learning platforms have lately become an obvious choice whenever an e-learning infrastructure is being designed. Depending on the constraints of the e-learning organization, the best suited one should be selected. This decision is a difficult one, due to the diversity of available platforms. The main goal of this paper is to propose a new method for multiple criteria classification of these software systems, based upon Formal Concept Analysis, namely using conceptual lattices. By means of classification, the paper offers a comprehensive analysis of the features provided by several widely used open-source e-learning platforms. This analysis could support educators in choosing the most suitable platform for particular requirements.