Open Source Based Remote Learning - BigBlueButton

For some time he worked with the organization of the training system based on Tandberg video conferencing . When the task of organizing distance learning was assigned, Open Source solutions were simple and dull. The office had to spend a lot. 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 the average person.



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

The application is a multi-user, allows you to use your camera, you can get an image from the desktop and use it as a presentation, a lot of settings for presentations.
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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 conference page. In addition, you can share files with others.

All work takes place through the 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