An open-source LMS, without the server headaches
You want an open-source LMS for good reasons: no vendor lock-in, no per-seat licence surprises, and full control of your platform and data. What you don't want is to become a hosting company: installing servers, patching versions, tuning performance before exams and answering every teacher's question yourself.
Open source is free to download. Running it well is the hard part.
- Installing an LMS is only day one. Then come updates, backups, plugins, performance and security.
- Shared hosting and do-it-yourself servers tend to struggle exactly when everyone logs in at once.
- Without live classes built in, teachers bolt on separate video tools, and attendance, recordings and grades end up in different places.
What you get with Online Campus
A complete virtual campus on the open-source LMS that fits you, set up and supported by a local implementation partner:
- Courses, enrolment, assignments, grades and forums in one place, under your own brand and domain.
- Live classes built in. Video Classroom (BigBlueButton or plugNmeet) runs inside your courses, with recordings and, with plugNmeet, attendance that counts in Moodle.
- Hosting taken care of. Usually with MynaParrot, the technology provider; your partner may also host it on their own servers.
- No lock-in. It's open-source software, so your content and data stay yours.
Moodle or Chamilo?
Not sure? Ask your implementation partner which one matches how you teach. Canvas LMS is available on request: mention it in the demo form and we'll show it to you in an online meeting.
- Moodle is one of the most widely used open-source LMSs, with a large plugin ecosystem. It's a strong fit for schools, universities and training providers that need flexibility. We recommend Moodle 4.5 LTS.
- Chamilo is lighter and simpler, a good fit for smaller institutions and training centres that want to start quickly.
Who it's for
Schools, universities, colleges, public programmes and training providers that want their own campus on open-source software, with someone local to run it with them.
How it works, step by step
1. Tell your implementation partner how you teach, how many students you have and what you use today. 2. They recommend the right LMS and set up your campus under your own brand and domain, with hosting and support included in their service. 3. They migrate your courses and content and connect your website and single sign-on. 4. Teachers build courses with assignments, quizzes and forums, and open live classes from inside a course. 5. Students log in, follow their courses, join live classes and watch the recordings. Your partner keeps the platform up to date and supports you.
Want to see it working? Request a demo and we'll show it to you in an online meeting.
Recommended technology
LMS: Moodle, Canvas LMS or Chamilo (delivered, hosted and managed by your implementation partner). Live classes: BigBlueButton (Moodle core module) or plugNmeet (Moodle plugin / LTI). Add-ons: MP4 recordings · attendance tracking in Moodle (plugNmeet) · AI captions and summaries · your own logo and colours · single sign-on and website integration (set up by the partner).
How it works, step by step
- Tell your implementation partner how you teach, how many students you have and what you use today.
- They recommend Moodle, Canvas LMS or Chamilo and deliver your campus under your own brand and domain, hosted, set up and supported as part of their service.
- They migrate your courses and content and connect your website and single sign-on.
- Teachers build courses with assignments, quizzes and forums, and open live classes from inside a course.
- Students log in, follow their courses, join live classes and watch the recordings. Your partner keeps the platform up to date and supports you.
Tell us what you need, and we'll connect you with an experienced local partner who sets it up for you and answers your questions.
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Frequently asked questions
Is an open-source LMS really free?
The software has no licence fee, but hosting, setup, updates and support take work. Your implementation partner gives you one clear written proposal that covers the technology and their services, so you know what's included before you decide.
Which open-source LMS should we choose?
It depends on your size, your teachers and what you already use. Moodle is the most flexible and Chamilo is the simplest to start with. Your implementation partner will recommend one.
Can we move from our current platform?
Usually, yes. Your implementation partner can migrate your existing courses and content and connect your website and single sign-on.
Who hosts our campus?
Hosting is usually with MynaParrot, the technology provider, and your partner may also host it on their own servers. Your partner recommends the right option for you.
Who do I work with?
You agree the project, pricing and support directly with your chosen partner. MynaParrot provides the technology behind it.
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