The eLearning Market Trends Report 2017-2021 Addresses What To Expect From Content Tools
Even as the eLearning industry has evolved, people who are responsible for training still face the same age-old problem – how do you create and deliver training that engages your learners? Perhaps most importantly, how do you ensure that the training you conduct is producing a memorable and meaningful impact? Luckily, there are emerging trends that we’re seeing in the content and content authoring tool marketplace that are empowering these people to do just that.
Content authoring tools are playing nice with learning management systems
As companies increasingly turn to technology to help them deliver crucial training, the need for content authoring tools only continues to grow. In fact, according to a Research and Markets report, the global content authoring tools market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.72% over the 2016-2020 period.
Many of the people using content authoring tools are creating the content on one platform and then uploading it into a separate LMS platform in order to make this content available to their learners. But more and more, we’re seeing partnerships between companies that are making this a seamless one-click process, ultimately saving L&D professionals lots of time and hassle. Docebo is proud to be leading the way with integrations with content authoring tools like Lectora and Elucidat.
Content creation and delivery are taking on new shapes
Analyst organizations like Fosway are reporting that more and more of the companies they speak with are looking for innovation in content delivery. As the number of smartphone and tablet users continues to rise, responsive design has become a critical part of the conversation. After all, with responsive course design your content has the potential to reach more people on the go, enabling context-specific learning that is not confined to a desktop.
In addition, a larger number of corporate learning professionals are turning to video and user-generated content to help them fulfill their content needs. It seems likely that the market will continue to demand learning management solutions that will support them and their content in its many forms.
Companies are seeking xAPI compatibility and the promise of better visibility
xAPI (Tin Can) compatibility is another emerging feature that we predict companies will be asking for increasingly over the next five years. While some might say it still represents a niche product in terms of adoption, many expect it will be viewed as a game-changer in the near future.
With xAPI, the concept of “content” itself is expanding. Now it’s possible to track the way that learners engage with all kinds of content more than ever before, including mobile learning simulations, virtual worlds, real-world activities and more. As learning professionals get excited about the ever-expanding number of learning opportunities, they also seek out solutions that can keep up with them and their learners. xAPI could very well be the answer they turn to.
We’re looking forward to seeing how these trends unfold in the coming years. For more insights that will help you make informed decisions about your own corporate training strategy and program, download our comprehensive report: eLearning Market Trends and Forecast 2017-2021. With information on budget allocations, leadership priorities, and emerging technology, it’s designed to be a resource for forward-thinking learning and development professionals.
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