The global e-learning market is growing rapidly. Within five years, it should exceed the 200 billion dollar mark. Such rapid development is also bringing some changes in the form and content of e-courses. E-learning is becoming more individualised, better-timed and more technologically sophisticated. The following latest trends in e-learning for companies were summarised on the Training Magazine website.
1. Big data and personalisation
E-learning platforms enable the collection of more and more data on employees' achievements, the educational content that interests them or how they prefer to learn. When interconnected with HR management systems, CRM systems or LMS, they can better target individual employee development.
2. Gamification
Game principles in education combine personalisation with interactivity. This can be very effective but requires a thorough understanding of the competencies and weaknesses of individual employees. Educational games are definitely not just for fun.
3. Mobile learning
So-called m-learning is a natural consequence of the mass deployment of mobile technologies. Instant employee access to educational content via mobile devices is ceasing to be a nice-to-have and becoming a norm.
4. Augmented reality
The concept of augmented reality consists of adding additional digital components to real objects or spaces. Employees can then try various hypothetical situations in the real environment of their work using their computers. Engineers, for example, can test new machines without risking injury. Salespeople can interact with virtual customers.
5. Cloud
Cloud platforms now provide a high level of data protection and employers are increasingly implementing them as they are easy to use and maintain. This eliminates the need to install software on every computer and hire specialists to maintain the education system.
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