Learning Management Systems - A Need for Specialized Systems

eLearning is considered a multibillion industry today having a rapid growth. There are many general eLearning systems available which offer the same architecture and services for all domains of sciences. These general Learning Management Systems are reviewed in this paper. Furthermore, some of the important research efforts are highlighted which are useful in a limited learning domain. As a consequence, we show that, due to massive expansion in eLearning industry, there is a need to provide subject specially designed eLearning systems to meet the individual needs of the learner rather than generic eLearning systems supposedly applicable to all disciplines. Such specialized eLearning systems should particularly emphasize active and authentic learning.