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The size of the e-learning market in Western Europe was said to be $358m in 2003 (or some £200m). This is predicted to grow to $994m in 2007. The learning content market is said to the largest single part of this, said a 2003 report 'European Corporate e-Learning Market Forecast and Analysis, 2003 - 07' by market analysts IDC.
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E-learning solutions tailor-made to make training easy and fun have been gaining in popularity for quite some time now, replacing conventional methods of learning. When you are looking for a suitable e-learning solution, you must keep in mind that the content development pays attention to a few key requirements vital for making any e-learning solution successful.
The e-learning solution should help you significantly reduce training costs and shorten development time. It should have greater flexibility so that it is easily scalable and quickly deployable. The e-learning solution should be compliant with corporate, industry and government standards and have an in-built content management system . Moreover, the use interactive and multimedia elements like 2D/3D animations, audio-video, etc should be adequate and proportionate.
There are e-learning solutions providers who are adept at developing customized computer based training development software that are high on quality and provide simple-to-use training methods. For instance, Orient InfoSolutions, an e-learning solution and training methods provider specializing in computer based training development software and e-learning websites has an indepth comprehension of learning theories such as , Blooms Taxonomy good instructional design delivery mechanisms and latest technologies that enables the company to deliver high quality e-learning solutions. Their elearning consulting expertise banks on impressive content development proficiency — with capability to deliver customized content management systems and integrated with various Learning Management Systems (LMS).
With rich experience in developing top quality training methods through e-learning solutions, e-learning solutions providers design computer based training (CBT) and web based training (WBT) in education courses that can, depending on your needs, be either instructor-led or on CD-ROM or Internet or a mix of different modes of training.
You can choose from a variety of different modes including stand-alone CD-ROMs; CD-ROMs that evaluate how much the user has been able to learn from it; CD-ROMs with integrated video that access Internet/Intranet sites for latest information; Internet solutions or in other words, e-learning websites (may include interactive chat, videos and full course management controls) to provide access to users worldwide and evaluate their skills and; Intranet solutions to provide access to all employees on the network and report to a central database.
E-Learning solutions designed especially for organizations have their own special features. These are designed for organizations that operate from multiple offices and require a training solution that connects people at all locations and provides standardized instructions. They may involve web based performance support systems to help employees evaluate their performance, identify their strengths and weaknesses and improve capabilities. These e-learning solutions simulate actual environment for hands-on practice and they also provide online training for organizations in the field of education and quality training.
To develop an effective e-learning solution, you must have a well-defined project development plan in hand.
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