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eLearning Benefits

August 4, 2014

The Ongoing Benefits of eLearning

With changes in learning technology and a trend toward informal learning, eLearning continues to offer learners many benefits – standardization, self-paced and anytime, anywhere learning.

by Ruth Kustoff

Learning Management Systems

August 4, 2014

Reality check - Open Source LMS: a costly affair

A fair number of people who seek out an open source LMS have a major misconception that it is free. Over 60% people want to choose an open source LMS while looking for a solution to manage their learning cycle is because they have no license fee and is supported by a large; very large community. Yes it is an open source and it is free! But dig further and you will find out that free does not mean you have no costs. Dig a little further and you may actually find that you could spend more on your open source LMS than a proprietary LMS. Let us explain how…

by Anand Timothy

Learning Management Systems

August 3, 2014

Traditional vs. Modern Learning Systems

As we consider upgrading our learning systems to meet the needs of our future rock stars, training administrators, business-line managers, and Human Resources departments, it is probably best to forget the definitions of the traditional systems and focus our sights on a modern learning system, regardless of its classification or name. For seasoned learning professionals, this can be a difficult thing to do.

by Monica Kraft

Custom eLearning

August 1, 2014

Top 6 Advantages Of Custom eLearning Course Development

In this article, I will present you 6 primary advantages of custom eLearning course development. So, before you make any decision on whether to invest in pre-built eLearning courses or custom eLearning courses, it would be wise to read this article.

by Christopher Pappas

Asynchronous Learning

August 1, 2014

Writing In The Digital Age: Resources and Tools of Trade

Technology has changed the face of education in innumerable ways. As learners, we can only be grateful at how much times has changed. We can learn from a teacher thousands of miles away, and we can submit our overdue paper efficiently through email. It has also changed the way students come up with their school papers.

by Dorothy Hunter

Corporate eLearning

July 31, 2014

A Culture of Empowerment: Beat the 70:20:10 Problem and Secure ROI

You’ll have heard about the 70:20:10 problem by now. It’s a theory about the way in which we learn: only 10% of our knowledge comes from formal training, while 20% comes from observing others and a whopping 70% occurs when we roll up our sleeves at work and get stuck in. Up until now, organizations have failed to secure ROI on their training spend as they have been focusing on formal training and haven’t been cultivating a culture of empowerment to tackle the remaining 90%…

by Juliette Denny

Corporate eLearning

July 30, 2014

How to Utilize Remote ELearning

Take your training beyond traditional environments and constraints - benefits of remote elearning practices.

by Kate Pasterfield

Game-Based Learning

July 30, 2014

30 Facts About Gamification in eLearning

How Can Gamification Improve eLearning? What is the Future of Gamification in eLearning Industry? Judging by the following 30 Facts about Gamification in eLearning, the future of Gamification in eLearning is brighter than ever.

by John Laskaris

Corporate eLearning

July 30, 2014

Featuring Interactive PDF As A Learning Aid To Supplement eLearning

In this article, I will share our experience of using Interactive pdf format to convert lengthy information (often boring information) into an effective learning aid that has an attractive visual format and is easy to navigate.

by Asha Pandey

Online Courses (MOOC)

July 29, 2014

7 Tips On How Not To Fail With MOOC Courses

The fact that you are reading this article bears ample testimony to the fact that you are looking for a MOOC which is short for Massive Open Online Course. Your reasons behind opting for a MOOC may range from your desire to learn something new to changing career path without drowning nose deep in student loan. There is no denial that MOOC’s are the best courses for online education however, they only turn out to be good if you know how not to fail with a MOOC. Find out best tips on how to choose the right MOOC course and don't become disappointed.

by Adam Fort

Learning Management Systems

July 29, 2014

Top 10 Reasons Why LMS Implementation Fail

This article talks about the top 10 reasons of “why LMS implementations fail?” If you are planning to implement an LMS or changing over to a new one; it is a must read for you. As any other project, an LMS also needs an effective project management, full ownership and a committed vendor.

by Anand Timothy

Social And Emotional Learning (SEL)

July 28, 2014

8 Top Tips to Create an Effective Social Learning Strategy

In this article, you'll find Social Learning tips, advice, and techniques for creating a successful Social Learning Strategy. From research to implementation, I'll walk you through on how to develop a Social Learning Strategy that engages learners and encourages collaborative eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas