In our analysis of WordPress Learning Management Systems (LMS), we cared about the free (basic) versions. Masteryio is such a WordPress Plugin. Additionally, there exists a paid version with enhanced features. Nevertheless, almost all the necessary features are available in the free version. The project team analyzed the LMS from the point of view of a small Adult Education Organisation. Normally, these types of organisations neither do have the big budget to buy a commercial LMS nor have the technicians to implement and maintain such a system.
Masteriyo course description (editor’s view in the back office)
We want to share some pros and cons in context with Masteryio.
Pros
- Installing is done easily
- An assistant called Builder supplies the course creation
- The LMS enables free courses (without login into the platform) as well as paid courses
- The course overview in the builder is well-done.
- Images are kept in the media database of the WordPress installation.
Cons
- The insert fields of questions (and answers) are too tiny.
- Multimedia is not supported in questions. This is a major deficit since modern teaching and training uses intensively multimedia-based content.
- There are only three question formats available in the free version (yes/no, single choice, and multiple choice).
Further information about the Masteryio WordPress Plugin & readings
You will find a more comprehensive description on the webpage of the project. An article about the Masteryio WordPress Plugin is available from our EPALE group.
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