Distance Learning

1.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Significance of Distance Learning
Students Enrolling in Distance Learning Programs
Table 1: Global Distance Learning Market (2007): Percentage Breakdown of Distance Learning Students by Age Group – Under 30, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, and Others
Advantages and Disadvantages of Distance Learning
Types of Learning Delivery Modes and Their Characteristics
Advantages of Overseas Distance Learning
Why e-Learning?
Advantages of e-Learning
Various Levels of e-Learning
e-Learning Vendors – An Overview
Content Providers
Service Providers
Technology Providers
m-Learning: e-Learning on the Move
Disadvantages of Online Distance Learning
Factors Restraining Growth of Online or e-Learning Programs
Development of Effective Content Material
Availability of Hardware & Networking Infrastructure
Rapidly Changing Technological Environment
Absence of Skilled Trainers
2.DISTANCE LEARNING: ORGANIZATIONAL PERSPECTIVE
Distance Learning Courses: An Ideal Alternative for Companies and Executives
Distance Learning for Employee Training
Significance of Corporate e-Learning
Table 2: Global Corporate e-Learning Market (2007-2010): Annual Revenues in US$ Million by Region/Country – USA, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World
Factors Driving Rapid Proliferation of Corporate e-learning
e-Learning Bails Out Firms from Regulatory Training Hassles
e-Learning Programs for Geographically Dispersed Workforce
Role of Distance Learning in Enhancing Company’s Revenues
Distance Education in Fishery Industry
Distance Learning Model for Micro Finance Institutions – Implementation Challenges
Distance Learning in Hospitals Witnesses Growth
Online Nursing Degree
3.DISTANCE LEARNING: A BROAD SPECTRUM
Distance Education: An Affordable Option
Present Scenario
Establishing a Distance Learning Program
Virtual Classrooms Gaining Popularity
Educational Advantages Offered by Distance Learning Colleges
Growing Prominence of Distance and Open Universities
Distance Learning – Increasing Popularity Among Professionals and Students
Traditional Universities Finds a Leading Contender in Distance Education
Distance Education Promises Greener and Better Earth
Enhanced Focus on Learner-Centered Philosophy
Distance Learning Adopting New Technologies
Impact of Information and Communication Technologies on Learning
Online Distance Education Offers Hope for the Deprived Lot
e-Learning: Growth and Outlook
Table 3: Global e-Learning Market (2007-2010): Annual Revenues in US$ Million for USA, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World
Trends in e-Learning Market
Online Education Rides High
Traditional Institutions Jumping the Online Education Bandwagon
Online Education Finds Reliable Patron in Self-Motivated Individuals
Diversification of Higher and Distance Education Providers
Outsourcing – A Relatively New Phenomenon
Why Does it Pay to Outsource?
Cost Savings – Primary Driving Factor
A Need to Work with Specialist Vendors
Outsourcing Models – An Overview
Single-Step Outsource Model
Dual-Shore Development Model
Totally Outsourced Model
Benefits of Hosted or Outsourced e-Learning Services
Advanced Technologies Cast an Indelible Mark on Online Education
Artificial Intelligence Powers e-Learning
Open Source LMS – An Alternative to Commercial LMS
Edutainment Blends Learning with Entertainment
Technology May be the Fad but Content is King
Scenario-based e-learning – A Preferred Tool for Real-Life Situation Training
Online Education Expands to Cover New Segments and Study Areas
K-12 Online Education Industry Witnessing Growth
Online Education Emerges as an Effective Tool for Teacher Training
MBA Programs Lead Online Degrees from the Front
Tailored t-Learning Catches On in Distance Education
Distance Education and Library Services
Educational Social Software in Online and Distance Education
Poor Focus on Strategy Responsible for Failure of e-Learning Programs
Vendor-Developer Partnerships Pose Major Challenge
Integrating Diverse Standards – A Herculean Task for the Industry
4.COMPETITIVE SCENARIO
A Highly Competitive Marketplace
e-Learning Market
Consolidation: Key to Survival
Table 4: Leading Vendors in the Global Learning Management Systems Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for SumTotal Systems, Saba Software, Plateau Systems, WBT Systems, and Others
Review of Select Players
SkillSoft Plc
SumTotal Systems, Inc.
ThirdForce
Thomson Learning
Key Websites Providing Distance Medical Learning
Medscape
CMESearch.com
CyberUniversity.net
Cyberounds
Evidence-based Medicine Resource Center
5.PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Distance Learning: An Insight
Online Distance Learning or e-Learning
Classification
Components of e-Learning Solution
An e-Learning solution comprises of -
Personalization in Online Learning
Mobile e-Learning: An Introduction
Limitations of m-Learning
Technologies Utilized in Distance Learning
Synchronous Technology
Asynchronous Technology
History and Development
6.PRODUCT LAUNCHES
7.MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
8.STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS
A REGIONAL PERSPECTIVE
1.THE UNITED STATES
Review of Online Learning Industry
Funding for Web-based and Satellite Distance Learning Systems
Distance Learning to Supplement K-12 Classrooms
Distance Learning Enhances Accountability of Offered Programs
Distance Education Programs Offered
Online Bachelor Degree Program
Distance learning Master Degree Programs
Universities Offering Post Graduate Courses in Distance Education
Online Learning Forges Ahead in Majority of States
Online Enrollment Registers Growth
Table 5: Number of Students Enrolled for Online Learning in the US (2006-2008)
Online Educational Programs Gain Ground Among High School Students
Upsurge in Blended Online Courses
Online Courses Offer Much Needed Flexibility to Busy Women
New Software and Increased Internet Connectivity Takes Music Education Online
Corporate e-Learning
Dominates Overall e-learning Market
Table 6: US e-Learning Market: Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2010
Table 7: US Corporate e-Learning Market: Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2010
Branding: A Leveraging Factor
Customized e-Learning: A Growing Fad
Table 8: Learning Management Systems (LMS) in the US: Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2008
Concerns Associated with Online Learning
Online Education: Requirements for a Smooth Ride
New Legislations Seek to Validate Online Education
Adult Distance Learning Scenario in California
Mentor's Job
Instructional Format
Refund
2.JAPAN
e-Learning Market: An Overview
Table 9: e-Learning Market in Japan: Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2010
Corporate e-Learning Market Holds Promise
Table 10: Corporate e-Learning Market in Japan: Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2010
Non-IT Enterprises Jump into the Arena
3.EUROPE
An Open Market for Education
Overview of the e-Learning Industry
Table 11: e-Learning Market in Europe: Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2010
Table 12: Corporate e-Learning Market in Europe: Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2010
Small & Medium Sized Businesses – The Weakest Link in European Corporate e-Learning Market
3a.FRANCE
An Overview
Universities in Pressing Need to Keep Abreast with ICT
3b.GERMANY
3c.THE UNITED KINGDOM
Review of the e-Learning Market
Trends in e-learning Market
Blended Learning Programs On the Rise
4.ASIA-PACIFIC
e-Learning Industry
Table 13: e-Learning Market in Asia-Pacific: Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2010
Table 14: Corporate e-Learning Market in Asia-Pacific: Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2010
Relatively Late Entrants with Better Access to Emerging Technologies
Diverse Languages – An Obstacle to e-Learning Adoption
Proliferation of Digital Devices Holds Potential for m-Learning Solutions
Market Drivers
Market Restraints
4a.AUSTRALIA
Online Transnational Higher Education Finds Few Takers
4b.CHINA
Distance Learning to Gain from Growing Wealth and Favorable Demographics
An Overview of the e-Learning Market
4c.INDIA
Scope of Distance Learning
Significance of Open and Distance Learning
Institutes Providing Distance Learning Courses
e-Learning Market – Opportunities Galore
e-Learning Outsourcing On the Rise
Online Tutoring to Witness Substantial Growth
m-Learning: An Overview
Role in the Education Sector
e-Learning and m-Learning: A Comparison
Drawbacks of Distance Education
4d.KOREA
Online Learning On the Rise
Table 15: e-Learning Market in Korea (2006-2008): Individual’s e-Learning Revenues in Won Billion
Table 16: e-learning Market in Korea (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Individual’s e-Learning Demand by Age Group – 3-5 Years, 6-9 Years, 20s, 30s, 40s, and Above 50s
Mobile e-Learning
4e.MALAYSIA
Government Encourages e-Learning
National Education Blueprint
Government e-Learning Initiatives
Malaysian Smart School
Penang e-Learning Community Project
MySchoolNet
K-Perak e-Learning Cluster Project
Malaysian Grid for Learning
Contribution of the Private Sector
Review of Select Initiatives
Smart Utusan Education Portal
In.trique Learning Module
Edubestari.com
World Ahead Initiative of Intel
Challenges and Issues
4f.THAILAND
e-Learning in Government Sector
Government Initiatives for e-Learning
5.AFRICA
Distance Learning to Witness Phenomenal Growth
Online Distance Learning Promises to Alleviate Endemic African Poverty
Online Learning Grapples with Various Issues Despite Remarkable Growth
Lack of Legitimacy and Political Support
Policy Issues
Insufficient Capacity
Sustainability
5a.EGYPT
Academics and Universities Differ Widely on e-Learning
5b.NIGERIA
Open And Distance Learning for Addressing Higher Education Needs
Library Without Walls Initiative of NOUN
Information Literacy
Challenges
Future Plans
5c.SOUTH AFRICA
Universities to Join the League of Their Counterparts in Developed Nations
6.LATIN AMERICA
6a.BRAZIL
Table 17: Distance Learning Market in Brazil (2006 & 2007): Number of Students Enrolled and Accredited Institutions
Table 18: Distance Learning Market in Brazil (2005 & 2006): Post-secondary Distance Learning Enrollments
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