E-LANE: an e-learning initiative based on open source as a basis for sustainability
by Carlos Delgado Kloos, Abelardo Pardo, Mario Munoz Organero, Luis De La Fuente Valentin
International Journal of Continuing Engineering Education and Life-Long Learning (IJCEELL), Vol. 17, No. 1, 2007

Abstract: Education is fundamental for personal development and therefore for the development of societies and nations. E-learning is a means of taking education even further reducing the space-temporal barriers in its access. In this process costs should be kept to a minimum. The open-source model is key to keeping costs down. This paper presents the results achieved obtained using open-source e-learning applications inside the E-LANE project. In addition of using an open-source Learning Management System and enhancing it by supporting open standards, a content production methodology has been developed. The resulting system has been deployed in real experiences throughout Latin America.

Online publication date: Thu, 12-Apr-2007

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