And today’s learning systems market definitely gives us plenty to consider. Based on my work as an independent advisor to learning tech buyers and sellers , I’ve outlined 16 key extended enterprise learning trends and related predictions. Learning record store. MORE

When you look at the list below you might wonder why we’re not calling this our 2019 Book of Learning Systems Trends. Well, a lot is happening in extended enterprise learning and we want to touch on all the high points. Top Learning Systems Trends for 2019. #21 MORE

Massive open online courses are transforming learning technology. During the past year we’ve all seen the explosive growth of massive open online courses, or MOOCs, produced by organizations such as EdX and Coursera. These courses are now used by professionals and more senior people to learn new topics as well. The MOOC industry began with a strong focus on excellent content and the delivery of a complete and integrated learning environment. MORE

Corporate learning is changing. But according to an August 2016 Saba Software survey of 1,800 HR managers, only 22 percent of employees feel their employers are “very effective” in providing easy access to learning. MORE

If you’re an autodidact, you could be influencing the Learning and Development sector. In the age of the ‘ Modern Learner ’ autodidacts or self-taught people, can teach themselves far more easily thanks to the availability of on-demand information via tablets, smartphones and the myriad of online learning and research resources. It is the autodidacts in the professional world who have created the phenomenon of the Consumerization of Learning. Learning = Employability. MORE

Early in 2014, I set-out to answer a question I constantly hear as a learning systems selection consultant : “Should we use our employee LMS to educate external audiences?” On the other hand, customers and business partners can’t be forced to engage in learning activities. MORE

If you’re familiar with Talented Learning, you know we’re fiercely independent consultants focused on one goal – to help you choose the best extended enterprise LMS for your needs. Think of learning programs that reach beyond employees. Ask a learning tech analyst. MORE