Work in Progress-An Evaluation Model for Learning Content Management Systems: from a Perspective of Knowledge Management

The new crop of learning content management system (LCMS), designed to create, store, assemble and deliver personalized e-Learning content at the object level, are likely the closest application yet to bridging knowledge management and learning management. Selecting and implementing a LCMS will be one of the largest IT projects tackled by many organizations. With so many vendors and products, it is very hard to compare between them. An effective evaluated approach is critical. From a perspective of knowledge management, a LCMS must include these six features: learning content creation, publishing, content management function, presentation, communication & collaboration function and standard compliant. This paper analyzed these features and proposed a six -dimension and three-level (mandatory level, advanced level and recommended level) evaluation model for LCMSs. This model will help organizations choose a proper LCMS for identifying actual requirements.