*Author for correspondence Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 11(7), DOI: 10.17485/ijst/2018/v11i7/121118, February 2018 ISSN (Print) : 0974-6846 ISSN (Online) : 0974-5645 Building an Online Course Management System for Iraqi Education Colleges Khaldun Ibraheem Arif* Department of Computer Science, College of Education, Thi-Qar University, Nasiriyah, Iraq; khaldun.i.a.2014@gmail.com Keywords: Content Management System (CMS), E-learning, Learning Content Management System (LCMS), Learning Management System (LMS), Online Learning Abstract Background/Objectives: E-Learning is an interactive learning system that provides learners with information and communication technologies. It relies on an integrated digital electronic environment that presents courses across electronic networks. Methods: The LCMS is an authoring tool which permits teachers to produce and manage their resources. Due to the absence of an active tool to perform e-learning at Iraqi education colleges, this research proposed an important system to do it based on the Internet. The developing of the system is based on the Macromedia Dreamweaver, WAMP applications and tested using the virtual network. Findings: With e-learning the learner could acquire his or her own knowledge, thus achieving interactive learning process (learner interaction with teacher, content, colleagues, or educational institution) at any time and from anywhere. The proposed system comprised of three different users: Administrator is responsible for registering other users. A teacher whose role is to create a course, appending its syllabus and timetable to determine its duration, and selecting its members. A student could view course contents and comments on it. Application: The proposed system was tested by using the virtual network and results show that adopting it is helpful for promoting traditional (face- to-face) learning but does not consider as an alternative. 1. Introduction E-learning refers to the combination of learning and information technology, which provides new learning opportunities with less restriction on time and space 1-4 . Every learner could get learning at any time and place. E-learning is delivered through the Internet in a synchro- nous or asynchronous form. Te synchronous form is a situation where lessons are carried out in real-time and led by an instructor, whereas asynchronous form is self- paced in which each individual progresses according to his/here pace 4-9 . E-learning is useful to students who encounter dif- culties in attending traditional classes. Tis may be due to distance, personal difculties, and responsibilities, or even time constraints. On the other hand, the main draw- back of e-learning is the lack of direct interaction between teacher and student and between student and student. Terefore, we recommend using e-learning together with face-to-face education in order to gain the benefts of each one. Tis situation is called Blended learning 10,11 . Te Learning Management System (LMS) manages learners, keeping track of their progress and performance across all types of training activities. It also manages and allocates learning resources such as registration, class- room and instructor availability, monitors instructional material fulfllment, and provides the online delivery of learning resources 12,13 . Te concept of Learning Content Management System (LCMS) is derived from the concept of Course