Share Paper: Distance Learning Organizational Structures – Where is the LMS?

  1. Xuemei Li, Norfolk State University, United States

Abstract: Learning Management System, such as Blackboard, is the platform for online teaching and learning. Courses reside in the Learning Management System. Interactions between instructors and students happen there. Course materials and assessments can be accessed there. In many institutions, LMS is bundled with the central unit of distance learning. In a few others, LMS resides in the IT department. Which one is more optimal? In this presentation, we are going to discuss the distance learning organizational structures and LMS, and the pros and cons about different organizational structures.