A LMS is a software application used to plan, deliver, and manage the
learning process. A LMS makes use of web-based technology to create and deliver
content and to track and evaluate the performance of the participants involved
in learning activities. LMSs are widely adopted by corporates and educational
institutions, especially for higher education. This form of learning has
substantial cost-benefits and proven results in terms of increased efficiency
and productivity of employees, so many firms across the globe have completely
replaced traditional forms of learning with a LMS. LMSs have become important
for organizations especially those that have expanded their business into the
global market and need to train employees across different geographic locations.
Analysts forecast the Global Learning
Management Systems market will grow at a CAGR
of 23.76 percent over the period 2013-2018.
The Report recognizes the following companies as the key players in the
Global Learning Management Systems Market : ACS (Xerox), Blackboard Inc.,
CornerStone On Demand, Oracle Corp., Saba Software Inc., SAP AG, Skillsoft
Corp., SumTotal Systems LLC , 24x7 Learning Learntrak LMS , 4system,AccordLMS ,
Activate LMS , Blatant Media Corp., CERTPOINT Systems Inc., Cogentys Corp.,
Desire2Learn Inc., Edmodo Inc., eXact learning solutions, FuturSkill ,
HaikuLearning, iSpring Solutions Inc., JoomlaLMS E-learning and authoring
software , Kenexa , Latitude Learning LLC , LMS GLOBAL , NetDimensions Ltd.,
Noverant Inc., Schoology Inc., Totara LMS , Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
In recent years, many factors such as the increasing youth population,
increased awareness of mobile devices, increased knowledge, and the need for
organizations to keep up with the latest technology have increased the adoption
of mobile devices worldwide. Earlier, mobile devices were limited to personal
uses only. However, because of their wide business applications and
technological advances, mobile devices are now being widely used by a large
number of enterprises.
Covered in this
Report
The Global Learning Management Systems market is segmented into two
categories:
- Corporate
- Academic (K-12 and Higher Education)
Global Learning Management Systems Market 2014-2018, has been prepared
based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The
report covers the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions; it also covers the Global
Learning Management Systems market landscape and its growth prospects in the
coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors
operating in this market.
According to the report, there are several factors driving the growth of
the Global LMS market. Increasing demand for distance education is one of the
major drivers. The Academic and Corporate sectors worldwide have witnessed
significant evolution in the past with the transformation from a traditional
manual working environment to a technologically updated learning environment
embedded with the latest ICT products and services.
Further, the report states that despite the presence of several drivers,
the growth of the market is curtailed by certain serious challenges. The lack
of technical skills and infrastructure among instructors and students is one of
the main challenges. Acquiring, retaining, and managing talent are challenging
factors confronting organizations.
