Towards Improving System Functionality Through the Technical Analysis of Learning Management Systems

Abstract

At the moment, the online education system is taking on new dimensions. The need for a platform that will harmoniously combine modern functionality and ease of use is increasing. Creating electronic platforms using the latest technical developments allows you to organize high-quality online education. This research provides an overview of the platforms, namely: "Moodle", "Black board","Canvas”, "iSpring Learn" etc. All these platforms often provide similar features and users can hardly choose the most appropriate for them. Learning management systems have become increasingly attractive in recent times. These services have a large target audience and high demand in the field of online education. They can be used for both full-time and part-time training, storing course information, tests, and lectures, as well as monitoring training progress and maintaining reports. The research considered the advantages and disadvantages of each service, compare the platforms by a number of characteristics, namely: usability, mobility of the system (deployment system without the involvement of specialists), the presence of the built-in editor of the course, the availability of video conferencing, the availability of core functionality, additional functionality, support of various kinds of file extensions, the flexibility of the system, the availability of mobile applications, costs when using the platform. These aspects are the main ones when choosing a platform, as they are key when using online learning services. This theoretical research discusses several potential Learning Management Systems that can be utilized for teaching and learning processes in the context of institutions, organisations and businesses example Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard etc. The comparison is made based on literature reviews, analysis and interviews on the characteristics of the selected LMS providers. Among the characteristics considered are flexibility, ease of use, accessibility, and user-friendliness. This research also provides some recommendations on the selection of the platforms to be adopted. Keywords: Learning, Mmanagement, Ssystems, Learning Management System, e-learning, Online Learning, Institutions, Businesses, Organisations, ICTs