E-learning Industry : An Analysis : This report analyzes the global e-learning market, taking into perspective the technological evolution and the sustainability of this sector in the present scenario.
The report analyzes the factors that are driving change in the e-learning industry. It contains an assessment of the competitive landscape of major e-learning players (RM Plc, Plato Learning, Renaissance Lea, and Blackboard).
It also captures important trends and key issues and provides an outlook on the industry.
Executive Summary
The e-learning industry mainly comprises three major segments content, services, and technology. To provide a complete e-learning solution, major players will have to enter all three segments.
The corporate e-learning market is where the real growth is anticipated. Companies understand there is an economic return from making an investment in e-learning. Corporations have embraced web-based training in a big way, mainly because it's more cost-effective than conventional classroom training and it is paying off handsomely with lower training costs, increased employee retention, and the delivery of better goods and services.
Companies are increasingly looking for a complete solution to meet their training needs, leading to convergence within the e-learning industry. Vendors have, in turn, expanded their product and service portfolios.Though corporate e-learning programs receive the bulk of the attention, there has also been a quiet revolution going on in the academic classrooms.
With the rising use of technology, equipment and infrastructure providers are well-positioned to take advantage of the emerging e-learning market. Technology standards are evolving and equipment manufacturers are recognizing the need to partner with the content providers.
