Open eClass

Self-Hosted

Open-source Learning Management System for educational institutions

Overview

Open eClass is an open-source Learning Management System (LMS) built for schools, colleges, and universities. It supports course creation, content management (documents, videos, SCORM packages), assessment tools (quizzes, assignments, grading), collaboration features (forums, chat, BigBlueButton integration), and role-based access control (teachers, students, admins). Deployable via LAMP stack or Docker containers, it gives institutions full control over data and customization to meet local educational standards.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  open_eclass:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: open-eclass
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

SCORM-compliant content management for courses
Assessment tools (quizzes, assignments, automated grading)
Collaboration spaces (forums, chat, BigBlueButton video conferencing)
Role-based access control (teachers, students, admins)

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Open eClass hard to install?

Open eClass can be installed via traditional LAMP stack or Docker containers. Docker simplifies deployment, making it accessible for teams with moderate technical skills, while traditional setup requires basic server administration knowledge.

? Is it a good alternative to Canvas LMS?

Yes—Open eClass offers core features like course management and assessments but is open-source and self-hosted, giving institutions full data control. It’s ideal for European institutions due to compliance with local educational standards.

? Is it completely free?

Yes—Open eClass is licensed under the GNU GPL, so it’s 100% free to download, self-host, and modify for educational use with no hidden costs.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Learning and Courses

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ 100% open-source with no licensing fees
⊕ Tailored for educational institutions' specific needs
⊕ Full data ownership via self-hosting

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server administration skills for setup
⊖ Steeper learning curve for new admins compared to SaaS LMS
⊖ Smaller community than larger LMS like Moodle