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Is Open Source Ready for Extended Enterprise Learning?

Talented Learning

Six years ago I pivoted after 14 years on the front lines with two major commercial LMS vendors. Open source software is a great example. 10 years ago we would occasionally cross paths with corporate LMS buyers who were evaluating commercial systems side-by-side with open source platforms. ” Sounds smug.

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Recommended Learning Systems

eLearning 24-7

SumTotal Learning Management – They have come a long way. I readily admit for the longest time I was not a fan of SumTotal, but that was then, this is now. I’d like to see more on the administration side, and while the system is top tier, to me it is still missing some data visualization tied to extensive metric data.

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Learning Tools – Do these really belong?

eLearning 24-7

And if we are going to talk about social media, why aren’t there any vendors from countries such as China? Say what you will about Cornerstone and SumTotal, but neither are on this list. . I mean I watch programming that could be slid under learning, “The story of the Magna Carta”, that is learning I tell you!

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LMS Decision Making Criteria B4 U Buy

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E-Learning program – which the LMS will play a part in. Poor Way: Our goals are to find an LMS that will help us with compliance. OR Our objective is to find/select an LMS that will enable us to move forward on our L&D program. What is the roadmap of the vendor and track record of meeting the new functionality/capability?

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LMS News. Directory. Plus E-Learning Notes

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Several vendors have left the space, a few have entered. Vendors are hearing us and are making changes. Added Demo Column (Y/N) – If the vendor enables you to view a demo of their product without having to register or provide any information upfront, it is identified as “Yes&#. Fear Factor: Vendor Pricing.

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User Friendly or Hype?

eLearning 24-7

If I am a potential customer, I would expect nothing less to come out of the vendor’s mouth on their product and user friendliness. Some vendors who have failed to deliver, in my opinion, a user friendly system, due to front end or back end (admin side), or sometimes both. If I am vendor, whose product is paid (i.e.

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2020 LMS Trends: An Analyst’s Extended Enterprise Learning Predictions

Talented Learning

But the industry’s unbridled expansion started to lose steam a couple of years ago, when vendors began seeking growth through acquisition. And as vendors focus more heavily on gaining market share dominance, buyers should prepare for further M&A confusion, uncertainty and disruption. 2020 LMS TRENDS PREDICTION. Good question.