The True Cost of a Free LMS

When evaluating software products, it seems as if there is always an option to implement a software package that costs nothing. Learning Management Systems are no exception. It is sometimes hard to argue with free, especially when you see it so often. But we know that there is always a catch.
“Free” is rarely the best option and often not even the cheapest. There are several issues to consider when evaluating a learning management system. Cost is one of them, but not the only one. It is not even the most significant issue. Even a free LMS may not be the lowest cost so consider the issues carefully.