Navigate 1.3.1 - Discussing the LMS and CMS Quest
Discuss the perceived differences in the industry between LMS and CMS in your blog.
LMS = Learning Management System
CMS = Course Management System
CMS is a subset of LMS. Typically, LMS manage learning activities and produce reports on student data whereas CMS provide content creation tools. Now, these two systems are becoming more similar, each providing what the other typically has provided. As stated in the TOOL quest page, it is not as important to differentiate between these two systems as it is to assure that your community has the best management system to meet its needs.
I found these graphics here that do a good job summarizing the differences:
LMS = Learning Management System
CMS = Course Management System
CMS is a subset of LMS. Typically, LMS manage learning activities and produce reports on student data whereas CMS provide content creation tools. Now, these two systems are becoming more similar, each providing what the other typically has provided. As stated in the TOOL quest page, it is not as important to differentiate between these two systems as it is to assure that your community has the best management system to meet its needs.
I found these graphics here that do a good job summarizing the differences: