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There is no doubt eLearning showed up to change the way process information and learn, as well as communicate. It is all about using electronic technologies now. Moreover, eLearning surpasses any boundary of traditional classrooms; people no longer have to deal with classrooms full of people or noise, with traffic to get to school or difficult schedules that do not match with their disposition. It is precisely this freedom what is helping eLearning become so popular worldwide but what is in store for this method? With a projected revenue growth to over $30 billion in the next 5 years, eLearning is growing fast and has become one of the most exciting industries to be in. Especially taking into consideration that it offers nearly limitless applications, with low costs. No doubt there is bright future for the industry.

The industry of eLearning keeps evolving continuously and, as technology keeps developing, so are the schemes and scenarios for this industry. Experts predict that the future of eLearning will be driven by mobile, not desktops and will also be available at any time. It will be delivered in tiny pieces (so that it can be seen in less than 5 minutes). It will also be highly interactive and with both local and global competitive dynamics. Some of the trends projected for the future of the eLearning industry are:

Gamification

 Learning through games has been gaining popularity in the recent years and it will continue to be widely spreading. Gamification constitutes a fun way of learning and is more appealing to the general. ELearning courses of the future will most likely resemble an interactive video game instead of a traditional lecture. Moreover, games help increase the ability of a person to switch between tasks. Additionally, it helps the brain think faster and incept multiple ideas at the same time for solving problems. Besides, gamification leaves the user with a pleasant feeling of having achieved something productive while having fun.

Massive Open Online Courses

These open online courses allow millions of people to access to and take the same course at once from any part of the globe. A person might be in London chatting with their classmate in Sydney in real time.  By using this scheme, learning is possible for practically anyone with an internet connection.

Video learning

Another aspect projected to become highly popular is video learning. According to a CISCO report, video weill represent 80% of internet traffic within the next two years and from then, it will only keep growing. What is attractive about this platform is that it allows viewers to learn in a more dynamic and engaging way. It has been proved to be effective in terms of marketing, with multiple platforms using video to sell their services. Compared to other type of content, videos are interactive and require less time and concentrated attention than tasks like reading.

Wearable technology and Virtual reality

This type of innovation is also flourishing in the eLearning industry. In fact, we have seen it in the Apple watch, Moto 360, Google Glass, Oculus Rift. This leads the learner to interact in a multi dynamic way with the subject. The concept behind such technology is to immerse the user with learning subjects with real time simulation and 3D scenarios. Even when it difficult to predict where this may lead the industry, experts say that this is one of the most exciting developments in both, eLearning innovation and tech industry in general. CAD software and multimodal devices are rapidly advancing. A futuristic learning experience could also include recreated sensory experiences such as virtual smell, taste, sound and visuals.

Mobile learning

Mobile learning is creating buzz within the industry. A Toward Maturity research showed that 70% of employees use smartphones and 52% use tablets for learning. Experts project that by 2020, mobile learning will represent a $70 billion global industry. The biggest advantage this offers in the availability to access from anywhere in the world, and keep moving. A person can be in a car and continue to use a learning platform with no limitation. Besides, newer devices are equipped with digital compasses, good quality audio systems, dual cameras, etc. Learners of the future will be able to watch a lesson on the go while using apps and features of their mobile devices to communicate with other learners, do science experiments, take measurements, etc.

Micro learning          

“Everything these days compete for our time and attention” according to one of the leading market research companies in the world, Kantar. This premise has lead the company to develop an innovative way to conduct research in an environment so time pressured as the one of today. This innovative technique has been baptized the nano survey: a project designed to compress a lengthy retail survey. Microlearning works under the same premise of giving short and compressed modules to users, so that they are able to fit around their busy time schedules and can manage however they want.

Microlearning offers the opportunity to study on the go mainly through mobile apps. This way, it provides the flexibility any user needs. In fact, learning apps are emerging as a preferred approach for workforce training.

Personalized Learning

Aspects such as pedagogy, curriculum and learning environments will be designed to meet the needs and aspirations of individual learners. Personalization goes beyond just individualization or differentiation because it assures the learner a degree of choice about what is learned, when it is learned and how. However, this may not suppose unlimited choice due to the fact that learners still have to meet targets and objectives. Nonetheless, even when this does not mean absolute control, it provides learners the opportunity to choose the best ways to learn and they can find what suits their individual learning styles and multiple intelligences in a better way. Experts agree that this type of learning will be widely spread because of its facilities and its tailored approach for users.

 

 

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