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''OpenOLAT'' is free web-based open-source learning management software developed by the frentix GmbH. The software is a fork of the University of Zurich's [[OLAT]] software. | ''OpenOLAT'' is free web-based open-source learning management software developed by the frentix GmbH. The software is a fork of the University of Zurich's [[OLAT]] software. frentix also offers support and hosting services for OpenOLAT. | ||
==Product history== | ==Product history== | ||
frentix GmbH and its CEO Florian Gnägi were co-developers of the University of Zurich's OLAT (Online Learning and Training) open-source software in the early 2000s. However, with the release of version 7.1 of OLAT in early 2011, the development model for OLAT reportedly became much more closed, with much of the development process occurring "behind closed doors."<ref name="OpenOLATLetter">{{cite web |url=http://www.openolat.org/open_letter.html |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120109030333/http://www.openolat.org/open_letter.html |title=An open letter to the OLAT community |author=Gnägi, Florian |publisher=frentix GmbH |date=08 December 2011 |archivedate=09 January 2012 |accessdate=04 May 2018}}</ref> According to Gnägi, who had been active with the OLAT project at that time for over 10 years, the project was becoming more closed, and he wanted "to contribute in a project that evolves transparently and let community members participate in important decisions and offer ways to contribute to the project."<ref name="OpenOLATLetter" /> This led to Gnägi and his business frentix GmbH to pull out of the OLAT development process in late-2011 and fork the project as OpenOLAT. | frentix GmbH and its CEO Florian Gnägi were co-developers of the University of Zurich's OLAT (Online Learning and Training) open-source software in the early 2000s. However, with the release of version 7.1 of OLAT in early 2011, the development model for OLAT reportedly became much more closed, with much of the development process occurring "behind closed doors."<ref name="OpenOLATLetter">{{cite web |url=http://www.openolat.org/open_letter.html |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120109030333/http://www.openolat.org/open_letter.html |title=An open letter to the OLAT community |author=Gnägi, Florian |publisher=frentix GmbH |date=08 December 2011 |archivedate=09 January 2012 |accessdate=04 May 2018}}</ref> According to Gnägi, who had been active with the OLAT project at that time for over 10 years, the project was becoming more closed, and he wanted "to contribute in a project that evolves transparently and let community members participate in important decisions and offer ways to contribute to the project."<ref name="OpenOLATLetter" /> This led to Gnägi and his business frentix GmbH to pull out of the OLAT development process in late-2011 and fork the project as OpenOLAT. | ||
Using the old 7.1 OLAT code as the base starting point, frentix began development, eventually releasing the first stable release of OpenOLAT as version 8.0 on February 2, 2012.<ref name="OpenOFirstArch" /> | Using the old 7.1 OLAT code as the base starting point, frentix began development, eventually releasing the first stable release of OpenOLAT as version 8.0 on February 2, 2012.<ref name="OpenOFirstArch" /> Development has been relatively steady since then. | ||
For more release history, see the [http://hg.openolat.org/ Mercurial instance]. | |||
==Features== | ==Features== | ||
Features include support for groups creation, course creation, exams, collaboration tools, mobile support, and web service interfaces. For more about features, see the associated [https://www.openolat.com/features/?lang=en feature page]. | |||
==Hardware/software requirements== | ==Hardware/software requirements== | ||
For installation requirements and assistance, consult the [https://www.openolat.com/fileadmin/adminwiki/_START_.html Administrator's Wiki] for openOLAT. | |||
==Videos, screenshots, and other media== | ==Videos, screenshots, and other media== | ||
* [https://www.youtube.com/user/frentixGmbH/videos OpenOLAT on YouTube] | |||
==Entities using OpenOLAT== | ==Entities using OpenOLAT== | ||
Clariant, Conplus, Eduplatforma, Hood Group, SAQ Qualicon, SFI Swiss Finance Institute, Universität Hamburg, Universität Innsbruck, Universität Kiel, Universität Zürich | |||
For more examples, see the openOLAT [https://www.openolat.com/features/case-studies_e/?lang=en case studies] page. | |||
==Further reading== | ==Further reading== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [https://www.openolat.com/blog/?lang=en OpenOLAT blog] | |||
* [https://community.openolat.org/ OpenOLAT community server] | * [https://community.openolat.org/ OpenOLAT community server] | ||
* [http://hg.openolat.org/ OpenOLAT Mercurial instance] | * [http://hg.openolat.org/ OpenOLAT Mercurial instance] | ||
Revision as of 23:00, 4 May 2018
| Developer(s) | frentix GmbH |
|---|---|
| Initial release | February 2, 2012 (8.0)[1] |
| Stable release |
18.1.4 (December 19, 2023) [±] |
| Written in | Java |
| Operating system | Cross-platform |
| Available in | Multi-lingual |
| Type | Learning management software |
| License(s) | Apache 2.0 Open Source License |
| Website | openolat.com |
OpenOLAT is free web-based open-source learning management software developed by the frentix GmbH. The software is a fork of the University of Zurich's OLAT software. frentix also offers support and hosting services for OpenOLAT.
Product history
frentix GmbH and its CEO Florian Gnägi were co-developers of the University of Zurich's OLAT (Online Learning and Training) open-source software in the early 2000s. However, with the release of version 7.1 of OLAT in early 2011, the development model for OLAT reportedly became much more closed, with much of the development process occurring "behind closed doors."[2] According to Gnägi, who had been active with the OLAT project at that time for over 10 years, the project was becoming more closed, and he wanted "to contribute in a project that evolves transparently and let community members participate in important decisions and offer ways to contribute to the project."[2] This led to Gnägi and his business frentix GmbH to pull out of the OLAT development process in late-2011 and fork the project as OpenOLAT.
Using the old 7.1 OLAT code as the base starting point, frentix began development, eventually releasing the first stable release of OpenOLAT as version 8.0 on February 2, 2012.[1] Development has been relatively steady since then.
For more release history, see the Mercurial instance.
Features
Features include support for groups creation, course creation, exams, collaboration tools, mobile support, and web service interfaces. For more about features, see the associated feature page.
Hardware/software requirements
For installation requirements and assistance, consult the Administrator's Wiki for openOLAT.
Videos, screenshots, and other media
Entities using OpenOLAT
Clariant, Conplus, Eduplatforma, Hood Group, SAQ Qualicon, SFI Swiss Finance Institute, Universität Hamburg, Universität Innsbruck, Universität Kiel, Universität Zürich
For more examples, see the openOLAT case studies page.
Further reading
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "OpenOLAT download section". frentix GmbH. Archived from the original on 21 February 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120221105509/http://www.openolat.org:80/downloads.html. Retrieved 04 May 2018.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Gnägi, Florian (8 December 2011). "An open letter to the OLAT community". frentix GmbH. Archived from the original on 09 January 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120109030333/http://www.openolat.org/open_letter.html. Retrieved 04 May 2018.
