Trends in the field of distance learning in 2016

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We will look at 5 modern technologies that will start to influence this field.

Mobile devices

For some time now, the share of online trainings suitable for viewing on mobile devices has been increasing. We expect this trend to continue and develop in 2016, as clients expect to be given the opportunity to learn on any kind of device, whenever and wherever it is convenient for them.

Augmented reality

Augmented reality technology is already being used in various industries, mainly for marketing purposes. Are you wondering how it can be applied in eLearning?

Imagine that you have a tool that guides the learner through the tasks step by step. They will be able to interact with them, not with the help of a tablet or other mobile device, but hands-free and with the help of technology such as Google Glass, for example.
The use of augmented reality in online trainings is still at a very early stage of development, but the possibilities are limitless and exciting.

Big data

2016 may turn out to be the year in which research and analysis will dominate the field of eLearning. More and more organizations are creating long-term training strategies, and in-house training is becoming an advantage not only in terms of company development, but also in terms of the recruitment process.

If you do not use data to align your training program with your business results, then your training strategy is not good and you will not achieve the desired outcome. Therefore, this year look for more opportunities for analysis with the help of tools both internal and external to your organization.

Cloud solutions

Cloud platforms for distance learning have been in a period of intense development over the past few years, but we expect them to make significant progress in 2016. Organizations and users recognize the advantages of using such an eLearning system, but we will see how many of them will choose these advantages and how willing they are to pay the price of moving from an on-premises to a cloud platform.

Wearable technologies

It is hard to say how and to what extent these technologies will affect the eLearning field this year. Smart watches, for example, are already being used to receive emails, text messages, etc., which gives us reason to believe that wearable technologies will also have an impact on the development of distance learning.

Source: http://www.business2community.com/strategy/5-elearning-trends-watch-2016-01418428#e7khseEMShSDjpYi.97.