ATutor is a free open source web-based Learning Management System (LMS) used to develop and deliver online courses. It is used in various contexts, including online course management, continuing professional development for teachers, career development and academic research.
This software is cited as unique for its accessibility features, (useful to visually impaired and disabled learners) and for its suitability for educational use.
ATutor administrators can install or update ATutor in minutes, develop custom themes to give ATutor a new look and easily extend its functionality with feature modules. Educators can quickly assemble, package, and redistribute web-based instructional content, easily import prepackaged content and conduct their courses online giving students a chance to learn in an accessible, adaptive and social learning environment.