The trends apply to both LMS/LCMS vendors. Asia – misleading by LMS/LCMS vendors.  Forecast: Continued development by LMS/LCMS vendors making their front end UI (what the end user – i.e. employee or customer) more intuitive, easier to use and truly user friendly.  Some vendors are making this change in such a way, that learning (as defined by a LMS) is becoming smaller, while the drive to TPM is becoming stronger and is driven internally to make this happen.  Mobile Learning.  How will your LMS/LCMS vendor handle them?  Social Learning. MORE >>

That said… Here are a few more LMS and LCMS options to consider: Nancy Safer [nancy@edcetratraining.com] at edCetra Training tells me they have a “mini&# LMS as part of their edXact! “Patrick&# added a comment to LMS = Losing My Smile, which said, in part: “Our company has created TOPYX and TOPYX Lite, a very affordable fully hosted Learning Management offering that allows an organisation have a fully branded, e-commerce enabled, with no user or course limits, for as little as $500 for TOPYX Lite, $999 for TOPYX, plus monthly plus minor hosting fees. MORE >>

For the past month, I have been conducting a survey on learning platforms and specifically learning management systems. . Do you have a LMS/LCMS/Learning Platform. One important data point here – the term “LCMS” is on its deathbed. Back in the early 2000′s, LMSs often had content mgt features built within their system, but called themselves learning management systems. Today, however more and more learning management systems are bringing into content management features, inc. Social Learning – 57.1%. Survey. MORE >>

It seems to me that this is a good time to comment on the state of the Learning Content Management Systems (LCMS) market given the many changes in 2012. Post Type: Blog post. read more. Industry News MORE >>

great place to start with a broad picture of LMSes is Connie Malamed’s eLearning Coach interview with Tom Werner of Brandon Hall Research, “Learning Management Systems: Expert Advice.&#   . ASTD offers this “Field Guide to Learning Management Systems.&#. The E-Learning 24/7 Blog: The Truth and Realities of E-Learning , written by Craig Weiss, elearning and training development specialist and consultant, is a constant source of great info on LMSes. “LMS/LCMS Puzzlers&# (on what to demand in good customer service, among other requirements). MORE >>