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What is Web Server?
The term web server has several meanings: refers to a software that dispatches Web pages to browsers. physical machine on which that software runs The Web server creates connection between course authors and learners. Course authors upload their course content to the server, which makes it available to the learners through browsers.
Relationship to Other Components
Web server is part of a system of hardware and software that is necessary to offer e-learning.
The layers are not entirely independent.
Server hardware is a high-speed, high-capacity computer that is connected to the network.
• The server runs a server operating system and it's dispersing files to people in the office, queuing up jobs on a shared printer, routing e-mail messages.
• Web server runs above the server operating system.• Dispatches Web pages an other related media in
response to requests from remote computers.• LMS go atop of the Web server and must be compatible
with the Web server, server operating system, and system hardware.
What is a learning management system (LMS)?
LMS (learning management system): Software that automates the administration of training. The LMS registers users, tracks courses in a catalog, records data from learners; and provides reports to management. LMS includes tools for course authors, administrators, instructors, and learners. Course authors develop courses by assembling content and organizing it into lessons and other instructional units. They help instructors conduct courses by making it easy for them to post assignments, assign grades, route messages among participants, and conduct online discussions with the class. LMS simplifies routine administrative work such as recording test scores, tracking activities, and reporting results. To student they offer a consistent, convenient way to obtain materials, post assignments, and interact with their instructor and classmates.
What is a learning management system (LMS)?
LMS helps you manage complexity. LMS handles administrative tasks for e-learning: • Course catalog• Course delivery• Student enrollment and tracking• Assessment and quizzes• Chat rooms• Dropboxes• Email
References
Horton, W., & Horton, K. (2003). E-Learning Tools and Technologies. Indianapolis, IN: Wiley Publishing. Henderson A. J. (2003). The E-learning Question and Answer Book. American Management Association, New York. Dr. Maya (2011): Module 3