The Truth and Realities of E-Learning
There are many traps out there in the e-learning marketplace, nowhere more often seen then in the LMS market. Five traps are listed with identifying markers and how to avoid them. Plus, the new E-Learning 24/7 Blog Linkedin Group – an extension of E-Learning 24/7.
LMSs will survive for years to come, but they must change, they must invigorate and innovate. With the number of vendors in the market, those that stand like stone or run in a wheel like a mouse, will watch their competitors race past them to garner a larger share of the market – the global market.
Before you can discuss social learning you must understand the social media market, understand the data and see the trends. Then and only then, can u see where social learning falls with consumers and vendors. This study answers those points.
In the LMS marketplace, 20% offer trials, 30% use social media, some are charging storage fees, others forget they are in a global marketplace, and we as consumers are not being heard.
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The LMS/LCMS market is split into three categories when it comes to social learning – do nothing, barely put your toes in the water or jump in. Those who do nothing or barely place their feet into the water are going to eventually see themselves isolated in this space.
APIs and Mashups enable you to have new features and capabilities within your learning management system, CMS and even your learning portal. Take your system to new heights and your learners will thank you. The possibilities are limitless.
GeoLearning GeoMaestro is a good LMS with lots of great features with ease of use being a key. The solution takes learning to the next level, but its choice to have a minimal social learning platform is baffling.
The top ten trends in LMS/LCMS space. Topics are Extended Enterprise, Social Learning, Mobile Learning, APIs and Widgets, Global Markets, Europe and U.K., Asia, End user front-end UI, Wizards, Graphs & Administration side and Talent & Performance Management solutions.
Mzinga OmniSocial is a robust social learning platform which offers something for everyone. Regardless if you want a full SAAS standalone solution with LMS capabilities – that you can choose to use or not, or a product whereas you can select certain apps to integrate into your web site or learning portal. OmniSocial delivers.
