Resources for training

During our class on Thursday, someone had mentioned open-source as an alternative to the pricey alternatives for Instructional designers. I found an excellent resource at http://c4lpt.co.uk/Directory/ which lists a directory of open-source, freeware and commercial solutions to assist designers with developing courseware. This site lists everything relative to Web 2.0 and also provides a brief description of the product offering s and how they can be utilized.

It is increasingly difficult for our in-house training department to get funding for much needed applications to develop effective online curriculum. Through the use of open source and freeware we can develop training programs that "stand-out" and assist with making the case for ROI and gaining buy-in from the powers that be to consider the pricey alternatives. If you're searching for open source solutions, do check out this directory of resources and I hope that you find some tools to add to your arsenal.