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The 20 Best Learning Management Systems Would you be interested to know which are the Best 20 Learning Management Systems according to Capterra? The Best Learning Management Systems Today, e-Learning is a $56.2 billion Industry, and this number is going to be doubled by 2015. 41.7% percent of global Fortune 500 companies now use some form of educational technology to instruct employees during formal learning hours. By 2019, roughly half of all college classes will be eLearning-based. For more info please see Top 10 eLearning Statistics for 2014. It is more than obvious that eLearning has revolutionized and changed the way that we look at knowledge and skill acquisition. As a result, there is a great interest for Learning Management Systems to systematically implement and manage eLearning. However, there are a thousand plus LMS vendors and too many Learning Management System's Features to choose from. This is where Capterra comes! http://elearningindustry.com/the-20-best-learning-management-systems

eLearning Weekly: Last Week's Best eLearning News and Articles (Issue 18) Issue #18 - Last week's free eLearning weekly newsletter includes 1 Free eLearning eBook, the Best 15 e-Learning articles, and the Best 5 e-Learning Infographics. Get the Best eLearning News and Articles in your inbox every Tuesday Just one email each Tuesday. No Spam, Easy unsubscribe - your email is safe. http://elearning-weekly.com/issue-18/

Are You a Top e-Learning Blog owner? Would you like to share your Top e-Learning Blog Posts with a thriving community of more than 100,000 e-learning readers? Well... then Submit your e-Learning blog's RSS feed at e-Learning Feeds. e-Learning Feeds ranks and scores hundreds of Top e-Learning blogs, while helping e-Learning oriented readers to answer the question "What's happening in the e-Learning Industry on a daily basis based on the Top e-Learning Blogs". http://elearningindustry.com/are-you-a-top-e-learning-blog-owner

eLearning Weekly - A free eLearning Weekly Newsletter round-up of eLearning news and articles. Issue #20 - Last week's free eLearning weekly newsletter includes the Best 17 e-Learning articles, 1 e-Learning Event, and the Best 7 e-Learning Infographics. Get tomorrow's Issue #21 at your inbox! Premium eLearning Content. Once Per Week. Spam Free. Your Email is Safe. http://elearning-weekly.com/issue-20/ #elearning #learning #edtech #news #articles #blogs #posts #Newsletter

Cognitive Load Theory and Instructional Design Understanding the basics of the Cognitive Load Theory and applying them to your instructional design is an absolute must, particularly if you want your learners to get the most out of the eLearning course you are creating. This guide will offer you a detailed look at Cognitive Load Theory, including how it can be applied in learning settings. Check the Cognitive Load Theory and Instructional Design article and presentation to find more. http://elearningindustry.com/cognitive-load-theory-and-instructional-design

The Free eBook: How Gamification Reshapes Learning The Learning Professionals' Free Gamification eBook. Would you be interested in the Most Effective Uses of Gamification in Learning? In the Free How Gamification Reshapes Learning ebook you will find useful Gamification Tips provided by 23 Gamification professionals. http://elearningindustry.com/free-ebook-how-gamification-reshapes-learning

Last week's free eLearning weekly newsletter includes the Best 16 e-Learning articles, and The Best 3 e-Learning Infographics. Get the Best eLearning News and Articles in your inbox every Tuesday! Subscribe at eLearning Weekly! Premium eLearning Content. Once Per Week. Spam Free. Your Email is Safe. http://elearning-weekly.com/issue-16/

Must Read Article: What Can Khan Academy Teach Corporate Training? Corporate America's training departments have been providing online education for over 15 years so what could Khan Academy, launched in 2004, targeted towards childhood education, possibly teach adult/corporate education? So why hasn't distance learning revolutionized corporate training? http://elearningindustry.com/what-can-khan-academy-teach-corporate-training

This Week's Best eLearning News and Articles (Issue 5) This week's best eLearning news include 12 eLearning articles, 1 eLearning Infographic, 3 Free eLearning Webinars, and 2 eLearning jobs. http://elearning-weekly.com/issue-5/

Top 5 Resources for New eLearning Professionals New to e-Learning? Here are 5 great resources to get you started! Even if you're not new, these are great websites to follow for e-Learning tips and tricks. http://elearningtags.com/elearning/top-5-resources-for-new-elearning-professionals/

Does Bloom's Taxonomy still have a role to play in e-learning? Mayes and de Freitas (2004) state that the use of technology can be used to achieve better learning outcomes, more effective assessments or a more cost effective way of bringing learning environments to students; and that reforming practice requires transformation of the understanding of the principles. So what are the pedagogical principles behind "e" learning? Is Blooms Taxonomy Relevant to e-learning? http://elearningindustry.com/does-blooms-taxonomy-still-have-a-role-to-play-in-e-learning

The Challenge of Teaching Soft Skills It is easy to lecture on soft skills and then for students to pass a test showing that they have learned the material. But will behavior really change as a result of the lecture and testing? Do role plays result in behavioral change? Research shows that behavior changes at a minimum require repeated practice with extensive feedback. Simulation technology now offers the capability to go past traditional training and produce effective soft skills training. http://elearningindustry.com/the-challenge-of-teaching-soft-skills

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eLearning Request for Proposal: Get the E-Learning Solution of Your Dreams The path to eLearning bliss may not be so simple. If you are new to eLearning, pursuing companies for proposals can be a bit overwhelming, even a little daunting. Learn the ins and outs of defining your needs so you get the right eLearning partner and avoid surprises. http://elearningindustry.com/rfp-woes-and-how-to-get-the-e-learning-solution-of-your-dreams

This Week's Best eLearning News and Articles (Issue 6) Issue #6 - This week's best eLearning news include 11 eLearning articles, 1 Free eLearning Webinar, 1 eLearning Summit, and 2 eLearning jobs. http://elearning-weekly.com/issue-6/

LMS demographics Infographic Would you like to learn more about the LMS demographics. Check the following LMS infographic and lets us know your thoughts! http://elearninginfographics.com/lms-demographics-infographic/ #lms #infographic #edtech #educationaltechnology

Why Do Employees Forget Their Training? Even the best looking online training courses will fail if they don't take into account long-term knowledge retention. While easy to deliver, there is a responsibility to ensure that the information not only becomes a skill but an innate habit. Well developed elearning courses can help to stem the outward flow of knowledge.

Kineo E-Learning in the Enterprise Survey Results 2013 - Infographic Would you like to know the eLearning trends for 2013? Check out Kineo's E-Learning in the Enterprise survey results infographic. http://elearningindustry.com/kineo-e-learning-in-the-enterprise-survey-results-2013-infographic

This Week's Best eLearning News and Articles (Issue 4) This week's best eLearning news include The Top 10 eLearning articles, 3 Free eLearning Webinars, and 2 eLearning jobs. http://elearning-weekly.com/issue-4/ #elearning #elearningarticles #elearningnews #freewebinar #elearningjobs #elearningweekly

Top 5 Ways to Use Mind Maps for E-Learning How Mind Maps Can Be Used As An Effective Tool For eLearning Are you interested in improving your eLearning? These 5 techniques will help you leverage the power of Mind Maps and encourage you to utilize online Mind Maps in particular. Follow these tips to transform your eLearning using online Mind Maps. http://elearningindustry.com/top-5-ways-to-use-mind-maps-for-e-learning