Learning management systems and Course management system according to Ferriman differ in one small way. The course management systems (CMS) are narrower in capacity. Learning management systems (LMS) when the courses offered include instructor led courses needs a CMS as well. The way that I'm understanding it is LMS when offering a complete environment of learning is the umbrella system which the entire program is made of. The CMS is the courses that are underneath the system of administration. This to me means that unless a course is offered in a singleton, not as a part of a program is the only way that a CMS would function without a LMS as the administrative guide.
For a specific example I think of the courses that we are allowed to register for in PDexpress are an example of CMS. These courses for the most part stand alone are not working towards a total goal. The college programs or high school programs that are offered online need governing administrative body with purpose. That is an example of LMS.
I also think that every LMS should contain a CMS. I think that the more structured these virtual systems and environments the greater they can serve those that are trying to benefit from them.
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