Lets say (Hypothetically speaking) that we wanted to carry out a review

Here is some interesting info about course management systems (CMS). This site was built to assist higher education in using a more rational decision making process to review the many options for a course management system. The approach they take is to review each product by researching and describing more than 40 product features.These are some of the reviews already carried out, I think you will recognise a lot of the systems mentioned!

EduTools is a suite of free, easy-to-use Web-based tools that allow users to collect, analyze, and weigh information about a variety of e-learning products, services, and policies. EduTools’ approach is to help the higher education community make well-informed decisions in three primary areas: course management systems; student services; and e-learning policies