E- LEARNING

(CORPORATE)
Overview Introduction
Meaning
Market
History
Technology trends
Advantages and criticism
Summary
Introduction
The rapid development of internet in recent
years has been changed the presentation of
knowledge and exchange of information. E-
learning has progressed through the years from
VHS video tapes, to elaborate synchronous online
meeting tools through the internet. E-learning is
not only being used in school and university but
also in the corporate world where large companies
operate.
corporations are using e-learning as a means
of communicating, training and enhancing
employee value across organizations and across
countries. The corporative world is constantly on
the look to increase efficiency and effectiveness in
their workforce.
Meaning E-learning is the use of electronic
media and information and communication
technologies(ICT) in education. It enable the
people to learn anytime and anywhere.
corporate e-learning refers to
corporate training and educational programs
that are developed using information and
communication technologies(ICTs) and
delivered to learners through a variety of
technical platforms. In other words, use of e-
learning techniques in the corporate world.
Market The size of the global corporate e-learning
market will increase more then USD 30 billion
between 2017-2022, accelerating at a CAGR of
almost 11% during the forecast period. This
growth of market size will be attributed to
numerous factors including adoption of e-
learning in employee training and the need to
increase in employee satisfaction.
Corporate E-learning is a lucrative
endeavour. Number of countries spending
billions of dollar on E-learning market. There
are number of organizations that continue to
innovate in this area are considered as market
leaders. E.g.: IBM, TOYOTA, PayPal etc.
 History
E- learning began in the 1990s with the expansion of the internet and increase
in computer processing speed that could support rich digital content. Since that
time corporate e-learning programs have been widely adopted as a solution to
achieve “skill based organisational outcome”.
Evolution
 1990’s: Traditional and CD ROM training.
 Early 2000’s: Start of e-learning with online self study materials with a focus
on providing information.
 Mid 2000’s: Mixed media ana smart use. E.g. M-learning
 2010 & Beyond: Focus on formalization and collaboration.
 Technology trends
Following are the few trending technologies used in corporate world to boost the
efficiency and effectiveness of workforce.
 Learn 2.0 and social networking
social networking sites, such as Face book, Twitter, LinkedIn and Myspace, offer a
number of educational opportunities and are considered part of educational opportunities
and these are the part of technology which support social learning.
Microcontent
Microcontent refers to small bits of information like that which is captured in
blogs, wikis, RRS feeds, and Twitter post.
 Mobile learning
With wireless application protocol and M-learning, corporation can offer
employee training via their personal digital device(PDA).
 Peer-to-Peer
Peer-to-Peer(P2P)is a networking technology designed to share resources amongst multiple
computers via a file server to multiple users who are then able to access, communicate and
collaborate using the same sources.
Virtual Learning Environment(VLE)
Example of VLE environment are LMSs such as Moodle, blackboard, and desire2learn. A
LMS can provide functionality beyond a typical corporate content management system(CMS)by
supporting online learners interaction, grading and assessment
 Multi-User Virtual Environment(MUVE)
MUVE provide an environment where learners can interact through virtual characters called
avatars. Interaction through avatars have been found to be similar to the experience of video
conferencing but there are barriers to entry.
 Serious games
serious games are beginning to be noticed in the corporate world where companies are finding
benefits in exercise for collaboration, brainstorming, and performance evaluation.
Advantages  Reduces cost and increases cost efficiency.
 Access to education anywhere 24/7.
 E-learning reduces training time.
 It helps in instant feedback and result
tracking.
 Increases learning involvement.
 Permanent access to important information.
 Scalability, there is no limit for number of
users.
 E-learning increases the productivity of
workforce.
 Reduces employee turnover rates.
 Disadvantages
 Requires basic technological skills.
 Requires internet access.
 Unmotivated learners.
 Instructor may not always available on demand.
 Adverse effect on health.
 Technical defect will effect the work force.
 Declining writing skill among the workforce.
 Lack of face to face direct interaction.
Summary
Compare to traditional method E-leaning
can provide a rich corporate training experience
that is difficult to replicate in person. It offers an
autonomous experience that is paced to suit
individual needs of the learner and the material
offers support to them when they need it, it’s
always available.
Corporate e-learning will supply work force
with an up-to-date and cost effective program that
yields motivated, skilled and loyal knowledge
workforce. E-learning techniques are growing as
fast as technology. It helps the employees as well as
the corporation to meet worldwide market
competition.
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-Learning
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