EDU 2.0 for business: the easy, low cost way to deliver online training. Envisioning the Post-LMS Era: The Open Learning Network (EDUCAUSE Quarterly. Key Takeaways Although central to the business of higher education, the LMS has also become a symbol of the status quo that supports administrative functions more effectively than teaching and learning activities.
Personal learning environments offer an alternative, but with their own limitations. An open learning network helps bridge the gap between the PLE and the LMS, combining the best elements of each approach. The initial implementation of an OLN at Brigham Young University represents a new learning platform model in higher education. Acquisition strategies Adapting LMSs to local needs Managing rising costs Maintaining system stability and integrity Integrating LMSs with other campus tools and data3.