eLearning Market

June 17, 2015

12 Top Qualities That Shape A Successful eLearning Freelancer

Becoming an eLearning freelancer may not be the easiest career path, but it can be one of the most rewarding ones, as eLearning freelancers have to take on many roles throughout a typical work day. Part marketers, part graphic designers, and part subject matter experts, certain qualities are required to successfully wear the many hats that are included in the job description. If you’re thinking about starting out on your own in the eLearning industry, read this article to find out 12 top qualities that shape a successful eLearning freelancer.

by Christopher Pappas

June 16, 2015

The Top Gamification Statistics And Facts For 2015 You Need To Know

The eLearning industry is changing, which means that it's time to reflect and look forward to what the future holds for the world of eLearning. In this article, I’ll share some important Gamification Statistics and Facts for 2015. These statistics and facts depict the significant changes in the gamification market, learners’ preferences, and gamification effectiveness on adult learning, that all eLearning professionals should know.

by Christopher Pappas

May 29, 2015

6 Marketing Tips To Promote Your eLearning Courses

You’ve hired the right subject matter experts, worked tirelessly to design your eLearning course layout and have painstakingly perfected every multimedia element. Now, it’s time to spread the word about the high quality of your eLearning courses. In this article, I’ll share 6 marketing tips in order to help you successfully promote your eLearning courses and maximize your potential target audience.

by Christopher Pappas

May 26, 2015

The Top LMS Statistics and Facts For 2015 You Need To Know

In this article, I'll share the Top 15 LMS Statistics and Facts For 2015 that every eLearning professional should know, especially those who are planning on choosing a new Learning Management System.

by Christopher Pappas

May 15, 2015

eLearning Communication: The Most Important Non-Technical Skill For eLearning Success

Experienced instructional designers and eLearning developers know a lot about creating effective and engaging courses. In corporate settings where time is money, we only have minutes – or seconds – to state our points. Without credibility and respect, we are too often bullied and pushed around into decisions that don’t always make good sense or could steer the project in the wrong direction. Learn about the one skill that can make or break a successful eLearning career.

by Geoffrey Peart, M.Ed, CPLP

May 12, 2015

No Challenge For Learning and Development From LinkedIn’s Lynda.com Acquisition

Interesting but not innovative, creative but not challenging, LinkedIn’s acquisition of Lynda.com reshapes the traditional learning materials sourcing model. However, it falls short of providing a major change in that model. That major change is due to come later this year.

by Bob Little

May 9, 2015

12 Golden Social Media Rules For eLearning Professionals

As an eLearning professional, you are probably already active on social media. But are there any rules that you might have neglected following? In this article, I’ll share 12 golden social media rules for eLearning professionals, so that you can be sure that your social media presence is not only effective, but genuinely outstanding.

by Christopher Pappas

May 7, 2015

Are Women Better Bosses? Definitely!

"I think women are foolish to pretend they are equal to men, they are far superior and always have been.” - William Golding.

by Surabhi Paliwal

May 5, 2015

10 LinkedIn Profile Mistakes That eLearning Professionals Should Avoid

LinkedIn can offer a great networking experience to eLearning professionals, as long as they don’t make the common LinkedIn profile mistakes. In this article, I will reveal the top 10 LinkedIn profile mistakes to avoid, so that you can make sure that your LinkedIn presence promotes successfully your eLearning professional identity.

by Christopher Pappas

April 17, 2015

Quick Guide To Becoming An eLearning Pro

There are numerous online degree courses as well as MOOCs that can guide you on the best possible ways to acquire expertise in the e-learning arena. At this article you will find a quick summary of some of the proven techniques that can help you become an e-learning pro!

by Sandip Kar

April 13, 2015

eLearning Professionals' Payment Options

When you work in many industries, including eLearning, you may be paid as an employee or as a contractor. Oftentimes, people are unaware of how they are paid, and how it affects their taxes at year-end. Understanding the difference between these two types of compensation may also help in negotiating your pay.

by Sheila Shanker

April 4, 2015

The 6 Types Of eCommerce Platforms For Your eLearning Course

You've spent countless hours developing your eLearning course. You've even gone to great lengths to establish an online presence and start building the launch buzz via social media. However, all of your efforts will be in vain if you fail to choose the right eCommerce platform for you. In this article I will discuss the different types of eCommerce platforms for your eLearning course, in order to help you narrow down your list of possibilities. Additionally, I will discuss some key factors to keep in mind before making your final decision.

by Christopher Pappas