Create 4 - Learning Object Authoring Tools

Based on an understanding of learning object authoring tools, locate two learning object authoring tools (free or fee-based).  Link to the tools in your blog.How might each tool be used in an online classroom? What features should an online teacher look for in a learning object tool?

Accoridng to Wikipedia.org, "a content authoring took is a software application used to create multimedia content typically for delivery on the World Wide Web. Content-authoring tools may also create in other file formats so the training an be delivered on a CD (compact disc) or in other formats for various different users."

Based on my understanding of learning object authoring tools, two that I located, free of charge are Microsoft Learning Content Developmet System (LCDS) and Smartbuilder.  These tools might be used in an online classroom to assess students and provide an engaging learning experience by preensenting content with graphical design and animated tutorials. 

When choosing a learning authoring object tool, teachers could look for those that will work across multiple devices, like PC, android and IOS tablets as well. Also, one should tak into consideration the costs, what types of media file types will be used, and the ease or difficulty of the authoring tool.