Comparison of Online Course Delivery Software Products

The following links represent comparisons on web course tools.

Comparison 1 - A chart comparison between Blackboard, Convene, Embanet, ECollege, Saratoga Group, Symposium, TopClass, WebCT, Web Course in A Box, and WebMentor.  The comparison is on software costs, hardware requirements, technical support, developmental features, student tools, instructor tools, instructional features, administrator tools, and administrative features.

Comparison 2 - A chart comparison on E-Web, Internet Classroom Assistant, TopClass, Web Course in A Box, and WebCT.  The comparison uses a system of rating the tools from 1 to 5 as 1 being the lowest and 5 being the best.  The chart compares overall tool features, creating a syllabus/course information, chat, conferencing, e-mail:  personal messaging, administration (quizzes, tests, and grades), and then gives an overall rating.

Comparison 3 - An article on why to use WebCT when there are plenty of other good products for use available!

For any additions or corrections, please contact Marshall University's Center for Instructional Technology at cit@marshall.edu.