For educational institutions and businesses that are into Web-based delivery programs, there is a variety of software available. Each software product differs in cost structures, systems requirements, and operating capabilities. Some software has more features and niche attributes than others. Selecting the one software for implementation can be quite a task for the end-user. Some cost more than others do. Others may offer more capabilities than the competition. As always, a few industry products are more popular than the rest. However, there have been numerous complaints about these products as a whole.

This study examines the operating capabilities of selected Web-based course management software. Specifically, this research identifies the different types of features and sub-attributes available in popular Web-based course-management software packages. Observations about the systems requirements needed for implementing the software are also reported.