Like all embryonic enterprise system markets, the ‘e-Learning’ market, has reached a semi-molten state. Standards and benchmarks are gradually forming, but those that are unable to recognise quality or the need for quality assurance (QA) are still creeping into failure. 60% of UK e-learning implementations have failed to meet objectives and remained in a state of creeping costs or outright system rejection, according to widespread research. Compare that to the 40% of cases that have reported success, and questions relating to quality and what is required to produce successful outcomes certainly commands attention.
Archives for February 2005
E-learning on a budget
Limerick-based e-learning company PrimeLearning has launched a new online training programme for consumers in Ireland and the UK that it claims cuts training costs by two thirds.
Here2learn.com, which goes live tomorrow, will provide accredited adult training across hundreds of subject areas including IT training, stress management, financial basics and project management.
CLX Investment Company Announces eStrategy Solutions Content Development for Texas Board of Nurse Examiners
Investment Company (OTCBB:CLXN) today announced that its portfolio investment company, eStrategy Solutions, an e-learning and cost recovery solution provider, has been engaged to deliver specific online content for the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners and its state licensing program. The first program scheduled for delivery is Ethics.
GPiLearn Training Portal Reaches 100 Power Industry Clients
Global performance improvement solutions provider General Physics Corporation (GP), a subsidiary of GP Strategies Corporation , announced that over 100 power industry clients (and more than 20,000 power industry workers) have elected to use the GPiLearn portal to implement their “site specific” worker qualification programs. GPiLearn was launched less than three years ago.
SkillSoft Releases Search-and-Learn Connect for Learning Management Systems
Third-Party LMS Customers Can Now Use Innovative Technology for Comprehensive Searches across SkillSoft and Custom Learning Resources