E-Learning

Publication Date	May 2008
Publisher	Global Industry Analysts
Product Type	Report
Pages	837
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	GIA01204

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Summary

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for eLEARNING in Millions of US Dollars. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. The report profiles 298 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Adobe Systems, Inc., Apollo Group, Inc., Articulate Global, Inc., Blackboard Inc., Career Education Corp., Cegos Group, Cisco Systems, Inc., CognitiveArts, Convergys Corp., Corinthian Colleges, Inc., Corpedia, Inc., eCollege, Epic Group PLC, GeneEd, Inc., GeoLearning, Inc., Hewlett-Packard, iLinc Communications, Inc., Inspired eLearning Inc., International Business Machines Corporation, IntraLearn Software Corp., Kaplan, Inc., KnowledgePlanet.com, KnowledgePool Group, Learn.com, Mentergy, Ltd., Microsoft Corporation, MiracleMind.com, NetDimensions Ltd., NYIF.com, Oracle Corp., Plateau Systems Ltd., ProQuest Company, Saba.com, Skillsoft.com, Books 24/7, Strayer Education, Inc., STT, SumTotal Systems, Inc., SyberWorks, Inc., Sylvan Learning, Tata Interactive Systems, Telematica Limited, The Ken Blanchard Companies, The McGraw-Hill Companies, Trivantis Corp., WBT Systems Ltd., WebEx Communications, Inc., and Zenosis Limited. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

Content

I. Introduction, Methodology & Product Definitions
- Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
- Disclaimers
- Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
- Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
- Conceptual Definitions and Scope of Study
- eLearning - An Overview
  - Corporate eLearning
II. Executive Summary
- 1. Conceptual Overview I
  - Definition I
  - Why eLearning? I
  - Various Levels of eLearning I
  - Market Classification I
  - Components of eLearning Solution I
  - Learning Portals - Customizing Views I
  - Related Systems - A Must for Effective Learning Experience I
  - Technology Factor - A Crucial Input I
  - Edutainment Blends Learning with Entertainment I
  - Factors Restraining Growth of eLearning Programs I
    - Development of Effective Content Material I
    - Availability of Hardware & Networking Infrastructure I
    - Rapidly Changing Technological Environment I
    - Absence of Skilled Trainers I
  - eLearning Vendors - An Overview I
    - Content Providers I
    - Service Providers I
    - Technology Providers I
- 2. Issues & Trends I
  - Artificial Intelligence Powers E-Learning I
  - E-Learning Bails out Firms from Regulatory Training Hassles I
  - Upsurge in Blended Online Courses I
  - Globalization Fuels eLearning I
  - Steady Growth Takes over a Much-Hyped Market I
  - Fears on an Impending Major Market Shakeout Watered down I
  - Technology May be the Latest Fad but Content is King I
  - Open Standards-based Programs - End-user's Preferred Choice I
  - Commoditization - among a Vendor's Worst Nightmares I
    - An Integrated Business Model Can Redesign Value Proposition I
  - Overseas Acquisitions and Alliances - Playing the Local Card Globally I
  - IT Pays to be in the Rapid eLearning Market I
    - Conventional vs. Rapid eLearning Techniques - A Quick Review I
    - Rapid eLearning Minimizes Development Time & Cost I
  - Outsourcing - A Relatively New Phenomenon II-1
    - Why Does it Pay to Outsource? II-1
    - Cost Savings - Primary Driving Factor II-1
    - Enhanced & Consistent Instructional Design II-1
    - A Need to Work with Specialist Vendors II-1
    - Is Outsourcing an All-Pervading Panacea? II-1
    - Reorientation Goes a Long Way in Success of Outsourcing Model II-1
    - Outsourcing Models - An Overview II-1
    - Single-Step Outsource Model II-1
    - Dual-Shore Development Model II-1
    - Totally Outsourced Model II-1
    - Benefits of Hosted or Outsourced eLearning Services II-1
  - Scenario-based eLearning - A Preferred Tool for Real-Life Situation Training II-1
  - Impact of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) on Learning II-1
  - Open Source LMS - An Alternative to Commercial LMS II-1
  - Partnerships across Segments on the Rise II-1
  - Virtual Classrooms Gaining Popularity II-1
  - eLearning Programs for Geographically Dispersed Workforce II-1
  - Lack of Standards Hamper Rapid Growth Prospects II-1
  - Technology - No Longer the Primary Focus of eLearning Market II-1
  - Blended Learning - Ideal Combination of Conventional & Modern Techniques II-1
  - Knowledge Management - Key to Efficient Organizational Functioning II-1
  - Collaborative Learning Enables Information Exchange II-1
  - Simulations Provide Practical Learning Experience II-1
  - M-Learning: eLearning on the Move II-1
  - Improved Hardware Technology Drives eLearning II-1
  - eLearning in Small Organizations II-1
    - Rising Demand for Lite LMS from Small Organizations II-1
  - Enhanced LCMS Drives Organizations to Internally Develop eLearning Programs II-1
  - Improvement in Content to Boost Market II-1
  - Other eLearning Trends II-1
- 3. What Ails eLearning Market? II-1
  - Poor Focus on Strategy II-1
  - Vendor-Developer Partnerships Continue to be a Major Challenge II-1
  - Integrating Diverse Standards - A Herculean Task for the Industry II-1
  - Redundancy and Obsolescence - Eating into Cost Savings II-1
  - Lack of Acceptable Management Techniques to Measure Effectiveness II-1
  - Change Management - Critical for Success of any eLearning Initiative II-1
  - Enhanced Analytical Capabilities - A Debatable Issue II-1
  - Need to Realign Pedagogy Models II-1
  - Interactive and Compelling Content - Need of the Day II-1
  - Infrastructure Woes Hamper Rapid Proliferation II-1
- 4. Corporate eLearning II-1
  - An Overview II-1
  - Factors Driving Rapid Proliferation of Corporate eLearning II-1
  - Specific Issues & Trends II-1
    - North America Leads Regional Corporate eLearning Revenues II-1
    - Organizations Increase Training Budgets II-2
    - Dynamic Markets Necessitate Corporate eLearning II-2
    - Increased Mobility of Workforce Drives Adoption of eLearning Programs II-2
    - Rapid eLearning Aids Faster Content Development II-2
    - Economic Value of eLearning II-2
    - Small & Medium Sized Businesses - The Weakest Link in European Corporate eLearning Market II-2
    - Other Trends in Corporate eLearning II-2
- 5. K-12 & Universities/Higher Education II-2
  - eLearning in Colleges II-2
  - Universities Enter the eLearning Space II-2
  - eLearning in Higher Education: Impact on Economy II-2
  - Role of Regulations in eLearning II-2
    - Impact of eLearning in Higher Education II-2
- 6. Standards II-2
  - Need for Standards II-2
  - Standards in eLearning - A Categorization II-2
    - Metadata II-2
    - Content Packaging II-2
    - Learner Profiles II-2
  - Accrediting Organizations & Standards II-2
    - Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative II-2
    - Instructional Management System Global Learning Consortium (IMS) II-2
    - Shareable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) II-2
    - Aviation Industry Computer-Based Training Committee (AICC) II-2
    - Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineering's Learning Technology Standards Committee (IEEE LTSC) II-2
    - World Wide Web Consortium II-2
- 7. Learning Management Systems (LMS) II-2
  - An Introduction to Learning Management System (LMS) II-2
    - LMS Perception in Education and Corporate Sphere II-2
    - LCMS (Learning Content Management Systems): An Extension of LMS II-2
  - Competitive Scenario in LMS Market - A Recent past Perspective II-2
    - SumTotal - The Global Leader... II-2
    - Consolidation - Growth through Shrinkage in a Highly Fragmented Market II-2
  - Factors Driving LMS Market Growth... II-2
    - Strategy-Based Drivers - An Overview II-2
    - Development and Implementation of Enterprise- Learning Initiatives II-2
    - Integration of Training Information II-3
    - Alignment of Training Schedules/Processes II-3
    - Management of Talent and Aptitude II-3
    - Regulatory Compliance II-3
    - Efficiency-Based Drivers II-3
    - Minimizing Cost of Training II-3
    - E-Learning Implementation II-3
  - Issues & Trends II-3
    - Talent Management - Convergence of Learning and Performance Management Systems II-3
    - Outsourced LMS Systems - Benefits Galore II-3
    - Online Education- A New Wave for LMS Growth II-3
    - Systems Integration - A Major Challenge II-3
    - Industry Consolidation - An Ongoing Trend II-3
    - LMS in Nordic Countries - A Growing System II-3
- 8. Recent Industry Activity II-3
  - ProQuest Takes over WebFeat II-3
  - General Physics Acquires Performance Consulting II-3
  - IBS to Acquire Majority Stake in Lenvea II-3
  - KnowledgePool Takes over BTP II-3
  - ChinaEdu to Buy Remaining 20% Stake in 101 Online School II-3
  - Everonn Takes over Aban's E-Learning Division II-3
  - Blackboard Partners with My Learning to Offer K-12 Professional Development II-3
  - XpertUniverse Partners with MiracleMind II-3
  - iLinc Partners with Evolment to Market Web Conferencing Products II-3
  - CSUF Opts iLinc for Web Collaboration Initiative II-3
  - ESA Employs iLinc's Web Conferencing Solution II-3
  - Concur Chooses LearnCenter Platform II-3
  - Bupa Worldwide Deploys LearnCenter II-3
  - MindCrossings Implements LearnCenter II-3
  - MBD Group to Expand its Educational Portal II-3
  - NEC Collaborates with SumTotal to Develop SaaS Learning Service II-3
  - Unified Grocers Opts SumTotal for Learning and Performance Management II-3
  - Saba Centra Delivers Training and Online Education to Remote Communities II-3
  - Adobe to Invest US$200 Million for Expansion in India II-3
  - Pearson Education Acquires eCollege II-3
  - Cisco Takes over WebEx II-3
  - ThirdForce Acquires MindLeaders II-3
  - LRN Takes over Fuel IT II-3
    - Atlantis Takes over Eduplus II-3
  - Avalon Enterprise Takes over Infotrain Consulting II-3
  - Intellego Acquires Copia's e-Learning Business II-3
  - Educomp Buys Stake in Savvicca II-3
  - Blackboard and Wimba Partner to Distribute Online Learning Solutions II-3
  - Adobe Partners with SAP to Offer Virtual Learning II-3
  - Adobe Acrobat Connect Professional Enhances Philips' Healthcare LMS II-3
  - Epic Partners with Adobe II-3
  - Conference plus and iLinc Enter into a Co-Distribution Agreement II-3
  - Saba Partners with Mentor Tecnologia II-3
  - Blackboard Signs an Agreement with SLBdiensten and SURFdiensten II-4
  - KnowledgePlanet Integrates on-Demand LMS with iLinc's Communication Platform II-4
  - OEF and Symantec Protect Think.com's Global Learning Environment II-4
  - Medical Staffing Network Deploys GeoMaestro II-4
  - HighTop Deploys SaaS LMS Suite from GeoLearning II-4
  - Availity Chooses GeoLearning's SaaS LMS Suite II-4
  - NASCO Deploys SaaS LMS Suite from GeoLearning II-4
  - Ceridian Opts GeoMaestro LMS Suite II-4
  - CGI Deploys SkillSoft's e-Learning Solution II-4
  - Wilson Fuel Opts Learning and Talent Management Solutions from SumTotal II-4
  - Ericsson and Stanford University Offer E-learning in Africa II-4
  - e-Learning for Kids and Proton Introduce Online Language Arts Course II-4
  - MedAssets Deploys GeoMaestro LMS Platform II-4
  - Black & Decker Opts GeoLearning to Provide Managed Learning Services II-4
  - SPI Deploys LMS Suite from GeoLearning II-4
  - FrontRange Solutions Deploys LearnCenter Platform II-4
  - U.S. Army Partners with SkillSoft to Provide e-learning Courseware II-4
  - AGCO Implements Talent Management System from SumTotal II-4
  - SumTotal Provides TotalLMS to Life Time Fitness II-4
  - Swiss Re Opts Plateau Systems to Support Global Learning Management II-4
  - Trojan Technologies Opts SaaS LMS Suite from GeoLearning II-4
  - Greene Consulting Uses WBT's e-Learning Suite II-4
  - Open Learning Accelerates Business Growth Using LearningServer II-4
List of Tables
- Table 1: Leading Vendors in Global LMS Market (2003-2005) - Percentage Share by Revenue - SumTotal Systems, Saba Software, Plateau Systems, Pathlore, THINQ Learning Solutions, WBT Systems and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-2