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E-Learning and Learning Management Systems:

Advantages, Disadvantages and Suggestions
Gülleman Erdal1, Erdal Erdal2
1Instructor,
Keskin Vocational School Kırıkkale University Turkey, Turkey
2Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Engineering Kırıkkale University Turkey, Turkey

ABSTRACT How to cite this paper: Gülleman Erdal |

With the developing technology, different e-learning concept has entered our Erdal Erdal "E-Learning and Learning
lives. This new education model, which is very different from traditional Management Systems: Advantages,
education administration, has been adopted by the education community and Disadvantages and Suggestions"
learners. Thanks to this model that provides internet-based training, it is Published in
possible to receive or give training without the concept of time and space. International Journal
However, when the issue is a critical area such as education, this new method of Trend in Scientific
needs to be discussed and analyzed. First, the concept of e-learning and Research and
learning management systems in the infrastructure of this new education Development (ijtsrd),
model should be understood in detail. Determining the software modules that ISSN: 2456-6470,
LMSs consisting of internet-based software is a guide in this study. In addition, Volume-5 | Issue-1, IJTSRD36911
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I. INTRODUCTION
In recent years, an incredible technological development and The biggest difference of the new learning systems from the
transformation has been experienced all over the world. traditional method is the development process. Although
With this technological transformation, many areas and traditional education systems took years to develop, it has
sectors have been affected in human life. One of the areas taken less than the last 10 years to develop since the
where technological transformation is experienced development of the new learning system [3].
intensively is the field of education. The use of computer
applications in education began in the 1950s [1]. In today's E-learning has brought innovation to the traditional concept
education systems, besides the traditional education of education with the logic of "learn where, when and what
approach, new tools and techniques have emerged. you want" without any barrier of learning. In this
Moreover, with the inclusion of the internet in the field of educational technique, the learner and the instructor are not
education, the concept of e-learning has entered the in the same environment.
literature throughout the world. The aim of this study is to
examine the concept of e-learning and learning management The concept of e-Learning is basically categorized into two
systems used for e-learning. In addition, the advantages and classes:
disadvantages of e-learning were listed, and suggestions Asynchronous: self-training at the computer,
were developed. Synchronous: meeting of a group of students and subject
teachers simultaneously in a computer environment in a
II. METHOD classroom [4].
Rapid technological advances in new technology and
telecommunication tools open new opportunities for The main difference between e-learning and traditional
organizations wishing to receive training and offer. The learning is the means by which education is transmitted. In
WWW (World Wide Web), which emerged in the late 1980s, fact, this is a fundamental difference. Asynchronous training
has become a common means of sharing and delivering is more common because there is no limitation of
information. The potential of WWW technology is more than concurrency, and a well-designed training content and
an alternative method of presenting learning. In addition, the learning activity are performed effectively.
WWW has created innovative forms of learning and teacher
[2]. Individuals or institutions working in the field of education
are working with a competitive approach in this field in

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order to catch up with technology and not to be behind the IV. LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM EVALUATION
age, therefore investments in the concept of e-learning are CRITERIA
increasing day by day. Distance learning or online learning is not just about
providing technological products to educational services; it
III. LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS is also a discipline that includes the planning, design,
The learning management system (LMS), as the name production, presentation, and evaluation of education.
implies, is a management tool and an integrated system that Before any software or hardware technology can be selected
enables the management of educational contents, the or coded, the students to whom the education service will be
monitoring of learners and teachers, and the provided and how they will be provided with education
individualization of learning and teaching processes. should be clearly defined. The selection process should be
LMSs have the following definitions in the literature. evaluated from the perspective of learners and teachers; in
1. In Wikipedia, the learning management system is particular, ease of use, interaction and cooperation should be
referred to as management software that allows considered.
students to select courses, record courses, present
content, and measure and evaluate processes and track As in other software, LMSs are expected to have some
user information in distance or blended education [5]. features such as interoperability, reusability, manageability,
2. Network Dictionary defines the LMS as a software that accessibility, continuity, scalability [10]. These criteria
provides the management, distribution and transfer of should be reviewed and defined before the LMS is evaluated.
resources to students [6].
3. The aim of learning management systems is to facilitate Interoperability: the interaction and interaction of
e-Learning activities and to perform them in a more different systems,
systematic and planned manner [7]. Re-Usability: the ability to bring existing objects
4. Learning management systems are software that together into a different learning object,
enables the management of learning activities. Thanks Manageability: monitoring of the information in the
to these software functions; students or teachers can system by the education management system,
make presentations, manage courses, do homework and Accessibility: the user can access any object in the
exams, edit content, store and report student and system whenever he/she wants,
teacher records. [8]. Scalability: support possible increases in the number of
5. Learning management systems include software students in the system, for example, without any
components that manage, report, and monitor students' intervention,
interactions with content and teacher. In other words, Durability: technological development does not require
LMSs have the basic functions that enable students to redesign or coding.
enroll in classes, organize courses, distribute content,
monitor, evaluate and communicate the learning A developed software is evaluated according to these
function [7]. criteria. The basic software modules required in an LMS are
listed below:
Today there are many open source learning management 1. Learner Interaction Tools
systems as well as LMSs developed by companies producing 1.1. Video Conferencing Support
e-learning software. There are over fifty open source 1.2. Whiteboard Applications
learning management systems worldwide [9]. 1.3. Simultaneous Chat
1.4. Inter-User Messaging
Some of them are listed below: 1.5. Forum Applications
AnaXagora 1.6. File Transfer Operations
Moodle 1.7. Announcements
Open LMS 2. Productivity Tools
Open Elms 2.1. Calendar
OSLearning 2.2. Work Offline
COSE 2.3. Bookmarks
Papermark 3. Collaboration tools
Sakai 3.1. Social Networking
Tiny LMS 3.2. Portfolio
DotNetSCORM 3.3. Team work
Uni Open Platform 3.4. Blogs
LogiCampus 4. Management tools
Helo 4.1. Delegation
Interact 4.2. Authentication
eFront 4.3. Backup
ForeL 4.4. Record
eStudy 5. Course distribution tools
Eledge 5.1. Exam Management
Virtucoll 5.2. Exam Preparation
KEWL.NextGen 5.3. Online Notebook
KEWL 5.4. Student Monitoring
5.5. Online Grading Tools

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6. Content development tools software and improvements are needed to overcome
6.1. Compliance with Accessibility Standards this obstacle,
6.2. Course Templates Another threat in e-learning education approach is that
6.3. Appearance Customization it provides asocial education to students. Therefore, a
6.4. Content Sharing / Reuse mixed education model is recommended. It is thought
6.5. Multi-language support that the asynchronous part of the lessons and the
7. Hardware / Software synchronous part will be useful in overcoming this
7.1. Browser Compatibility handicap,
7.2. Database Compatibility E-learning applications must have browser-independent
7.3. Server Compatibility operation and cross-platform support. Only in this way
8. Reporting Tools can the undergraduate costs of students be reduced,
8.1. System Reports E-learning applications serve the students with an
8.2. Teacher Reports internet-based technology. For this reason, bandwidth
8.3. Student Reports should be used effectively, and contents should be
8.4. Admin Reports developed according to this bandwidth.

V. ADVANTAGES, DISADVANTAGES AND VI. CONCLUSION

SUGGESTIONS Technology is developing day by day and is effective in all
The advantages of e-learning can be listed as follows: areas of human life. One of the most important of these areas
Learning over the Internet eliminates the need for is the field of education. Together with the concept of e-
physical classrooms so that learners do not have to go to learning that has developed and expanded in recent years, an
class to attend the class [11], alternative to the traditional education method has been
There is no need to easily access the content and developed-learning aims to enable the learners to continue
distribute any physical material [12], their learning activities via internet-based software. This
Enables stress-free learning at home through e-learning new training method, which is accepted day by day, has
[12], advantages and disadvantages. In this study, the basic
E-learning provides geographical freedom and software modules that should be included in an e-learning
temporary freedom. It makes learning independent of software are examined and listed. In addition, the
time and space possible [11], advantages and disadvantages of the e-learning training
E-learning provides faster and more efficient learning model were examined. At the end of the study, suggestions
[13], for the development and implementation of e-learning
It provides great flexibility to teachers [11], training model were listed.
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