Elearning

E-learning is the unifying term to describe the fields of online learning, web-based training, and technology-delivered instruction. E-Learning is the use of technology to enable people to learn anytime and anywhere. e-Learning can include training, the delivery of just-in-time information and guidance from experts. Obviously we need a method to develop and maintain the elearning courses. Here are the following two methods which helps in development and maintainence of elearning courses:


i)Learning Management System
ii)Learning content Management System


Learning Management System


The Learning Management System (LMS) manages the delivery of self-paced, e-learning courses. The LMS lets you publish courses and place them in an online catalog and/or assign courses to learners. Learners log into the LMS using a browser and launch courses. The LMS tracks the learners’ activities with the courses using SCORM.



MS Features

  • 100% browser based for the learner and the administrator - no plug-ins required!
  • Three types of user registration: open, approval required or closed
  • Publish SCORM courses
  • Multilevel course catalog
  • Launch and track courses
  • LMS keeps track of bookmarks, scores and results of individual questions
  • Online reports

LMS Benefits

  • Provides immediate access to training:
    • No training lag time for new employees
    • Deliver new product training on time
  • Reduces delivery costs per course:
    • Get more value from the training budget
    • Provide training to more people
  • Gives employees more time to do their job:
    • Reduce training-related travel
    • Fit self-paced training into down time
  • Delivers training with greater consistency

Learning Content Management Systems

A Learning Content Management System (LCMS) supports team-based development of self-paced courses. An LCMS typically provides:
  • A library of media elements
  • Templates
  • Development tools (check-in/check-out, version control)
  • Project management tools (assignment, completion reports)
  • Quality assurance tools (reviews, approvals, bug tracking)
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