Open Source Based Learning - BigBlueButton

For some time he worked with the organization of a training system based on the Tandberg videoconferencing system . When the task of organizing distance learning was set, Open Source solutions were simple and dull. The office had to spend pretty much. But Open Source does not stand still, more and more companies are entering the market with new ideas and most of them are free for a simple layman.



BigBlueButton is an open source video conferencing solution that is specifically designed for distance learning, but can also be used for simple communication or briefings and presentations.

The application is multi-user, allows you to use your camera, you can receive an image from the desktop and use it as a presentation, a lot of settings for presentations.

This is an ideal solution for conducting training of remote study groups, users can download PDF or office documents and keep everything up to date from the current page of the conference. In addition, you can share files with others.

All work is done through a browser and does not require the installation of additional software on user computers.

Project page: bigbluebutton.org
Demo: demo.bigbluebutton.org

Detailed installation instructions and Vmware image:
code.google.com/p/bigbluebutton/wiki/Installation