List of Top Free Open Source & Self Hosted Application for Learning and Courses

Tools and software to help with education and learning.

• Canvas LMS – Canvas is the trusted, open-source learning management system (LMS) that is revolutionizing the way we educate. AGPL-3.0 Ruby
• Chamilo LMS – Chamilo LMS allows you to create a virtual campus for the provision of online or semi-online training. GPL-3.0 PHP
• Dalton Plan – Dalton Plan is a modern adoption of a free teaching method developed by Helen Parkhurst in the 20th century. AGPL-3.0 PHP
• edX – The Open edX platform is open-source code that powers edX.org. AGPL-3.0 Python
• Gibbon – The flexible, open source school management platform designed to make life better for teachers, students, parents and leaders. GPL-3.0 PHP
• ILIAS – ILIAS is the Learning Management System that can cope with anything you throw at it. GPL-3.0 PHP
• Mahara – Open Source fully featured web application to build students electronic portfolio. GPL-3.0 PHP
• Moodle – Moodle is a learning and courses platform with one of the largest open source communities worldwide. GPL-3.0 PHP
• Open eClass – Open eClass is an advanced e-learning solution that can enhance the teaching and learning process. GPL-2.0 PHP
• OpenOLAT – OpenOLAT is a web-based learning management system for teaching, education, assessment and communication. Apache-2.0 Java
• RELATE – RELATE is a web-based courseware package, includes features such as: flexible rules, statistics, multi-course support, class calendar. MIT Python
• RosarioSIS – RosarioSIS, free Student Information System for school management. GPL-2.0 PHP
• Vocascan – A highly configurable vocabulary trainer. Apache-2.0 Nodejs

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