Global Distance Learning Industry
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Global Distance Learning Industry
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The global outlook series on Distance Learning provides statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers an aerial view of the global distance learning industry, identifies major short to medium term market challenges, and growth drivers. Regional markets elaborated upon include the United States, France, Germany, The UK, Japan, China, and India among others. Market discussions in the report are punctuated with 23 fact-rich market data tables. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 226 companies worldwide.
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW 1
Significance of Distance Learning 1
Students Enrolling in Distance Learning Programs 1
Table 1: Global Distance Learning Market (2011): Percentage
Breakdown of Distance Learning Students by Age Group - Under
30, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, and Others 2
Advantages and Disadvantages of Distance Learning 2
Types of Learning Delivery Modes and Their Characteristics 2
Advantages of Overseas Distance Learning 3
Why e-Learning? 3
Advantages of e-Learning 4
Various Levels of e-Learning 4
e-Learning Vendors - An Overview 4
Content Providers 5
Service Providers 5
Technology Providers 5
m-Learning: e-Learning on the Move 6
Disadvantages of Online Distance Learning 6
Factors Restraining Growth of Online or e-Learning Programs 7
Development of Effective Content Material 7
Availability of Hardware & Networking Infrastructure 7
Rapidly Changing Technological Environment 7
Absence of Skilled Trainers 7
2. DISTANCE LEARNING: ORGANIZATIONAL PERSPECTIVE 8
Distance Learning Courses: An Ideal Alternative for Companies
and Executives 8
Distance Learning for Employee Training 8
Corporate e-Learning Overview & Outlook 8
Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Corporate e-Learning by Geographic Region - US, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (Including Japan), and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million
for Years 2010 through 2015 9
Table 3: World 5-Year Perspective for Corporate e-Learning by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Revenues
for US, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Including Japan), and Rest of
World Markets for Years 2011 and 2015 10
Factors Driving Rapid Proliferation of Corporate e-learning 10
e-Learning Bails Out Firms from Regulatory Training Hassles 11
e-Learning Programs for Geographically Dispersed Workforce 11
Role of Distance Learning in Enhancing Company's Revenues 11
Distance Education in Fishery Industry 11
Distance Learning Model for Micro Finance Institutions -
Implementation Challenges 12
Distance Learning in Hospitals Witnesses Growth 12
Online Nursing Degree 12
3. DISTANCE LEARNING: A BROAD SPECTRUM 14
Distance Education: An Affordable Option 14
Recession: A Blessing in Disguise for Online Distance Learning ? 14
Globalization Fuels e-Learning 15
e-Learning in Higher Education: Impact on Economy 15
Present Scenario 15
Establishing a Distance Learning Program 16
Virtual Classrooms Gaining Popularity 17
Educational Advantages Offered by Distance Learning Colleges 18
Growing Prominence of Distance and Open Universities 18
Distance Learning - Increasing Popularity Among Professionals
and Students 18
Traditional Universities Find a Leading Contender in Distance
Education 19
Distance Education Promises Greener and Better Earth 19
Enhanced Focus on Learner-Centered Philosophy 19
Distance Learning Adopting New Technologies 20
Impact of Information and Communication Technologies on Learning 20
Online Distance Education Offers Hope for the Deprived Lot 20
e-Learning: Growth and Outlook 21
Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
e-Learning by Geographic Region - US, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(Including Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2010
through 2015 22
Table 5: World 5-Year Perspective for e-Learning by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Revenues
for US, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Including Japan), and Rest of
World Markets for Years 2011 and 2015 23
Trends in e-Learning Market 23
Online Education Rides High 24
Traditional Institutions Jumping the Online Education Bandwagon 25
Online Education Finds Reliable Patron in Self-Motivated
Individuals 25
Diversification of Higher and Distance Education Providers 26
Outsourcing - A Relatively New Phenomenon 26
Why Does it Pay to Outsource? 26
Cost Savings - Primary Driving Factor 26
A Need to Work with Specialist Vendors 27
Outsourcing Models - An Overview 27
Single-Step Outsource Model 27
Dual-Shore Development Model 27
Totally Outsourced Model 27
Benefits of Hosted or Outsourced e-Learning Services 27
Advanced Technologies Cast an Indelible Mark on Online Education 28
Artificial Intelligence Powers e-Learning 28
Open Source LMS - An Alternative to Commercial LMS 28
Edutainment Blends Learning with Entertainment 29
Technology Factor - A Crucial Input 29
Technology May be the Fad but Content is King 29
Scenario-based e-learning - A Preferred Tool for Real-Life
Situation Training 30
Online Education Expands to Cover New Segments and Study Areas 30
K-12 Online Education Industry Witnessing Growth 31
Online Education Emerges as an Effective Tool for Teacher
Training 31
MBA Programs Lead Online Degrees from the Front 32
Tailored t-Learning Catches On in Distance Education 32
Distance Education and Library Services 32
Educational Social Software in Online and Distance Education 33
Poor Focus on Strategy Responsible for Failure of e-Learning
Programs 34
Vendor-Developer Partnerships Pose Major Challenge 34
Integrating Diverse Standards - A Herculean Task for the Industry 34
4. COMPETITIVE SCENARIO 35
A Highly Competitive Marketplace 35
e-Learning Market 35
Consolidation: Key to Survival 35
Table 6: Leading Vendors in the Global Learning Management
Systems Market (2009): Revenues in (US$ Million) for Saba,
Meridian Knowledge Solutions, Element K, NetDimensions, and
IMC 35
Review of Select Players 36
SkillSoft Plc 36
SumTotal Systems, Inc. 36
ThirdForce 36
Cengage Learning 36
Key Websites Providing Distance Medical Learning 37
Medscape 37
CMESearch.com/HealthStream.com 37
CyberUniversity.com 37
Cyberounds.com 37
5. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 38
Distance Learning: An Insight 38
Online Distance Learning or e-Learning 38
Classification 39
Components of e-Learning Solution 39
An e-Learning solution comprises of - 39
Personalization in Online Learning 40
Mobile e-Learning: An Introduction 40
Limitations of m-Learning 41
Technologies Utilized in Distance Learning 41
Synchronous Technology 41
Asynchronous Technology 41
History and Development 41
6. PRODUCT LAUNCHES 44
7. MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS 83
8. STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS 101
A REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE 151
1. THE UNITED STATES 151
Recession and e-Learning Market 151
Review of Online Learning Industry 151
Funding for Web-based and Satellite Distance Learning Systems 152
Distance Learning to Supplement K-12 Classrooms 152
Distance Learning Enhances Accountability of Offered Programs 153
Distance Education Programs Offered 153
Online Bachelor Degree Program 153
Distance learning Master Degree Programs 153
Universities Offering Post Graduate Courses in Distance
Education 154
Online Learning Forges Ahead in Majority of States 154
Online Enrollment Registers Growth 156
Table 7: Student Enrollment in the US for Online Learning:
2006-2008 156
Upsurge in Blended Online Courses 157
Online Courses Offer Much Needed Flexibility to Busy Women 157
New Software and Increased Internet Connectivity Takes Music
Education Online 157
Corporate e-Learning 158
Dominates Overall e-learning Market 158
Reduced Technological Barriers 158
Major Factors Fuelling the Growth of Corporate & Government
e-Learning 159
Table 8: US e-Learning Market: Annual Revenues in US$
Million for Years 2010 through 2015 159
Table 9: US Corporate e-Learning Market: Annual Revenues in
US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2015 160
Branding: A Leveraging Factor 160
Customized e-Learning: A Growing Fad 160
Concerns Associated with Online Learning 161
Online Education: Requirements for a Smooth Ride 161
Legislations Seek to Validate Online Education 161
Adult Distance Learning Scenario in California 162
Mentor's Job 162
Instructional Format 162
Refund 162
2. EUROPE 163
An Open Market for Education 163
Overview of the e-Learning Industry 163
Small & Medium Sized Businesses - The Weakest Link 163
Partnerships on the Rise 164
Outsourcing Gains Momentum 164
Market Analytics 165
Table 10: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
e-Learning by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK,
and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2015 165
Table 11: European 5-Year Perspective for e-Learning Market
by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
Revenues for France, Germany, Italy, UK, and Rest of Europe
Markets for Years 2011 and 2015 166
Table 12: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Corporate e-Learning Market by Geographic Region - France,
Germany, Italy, UK, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2010
through 2015 167
Table 13: European 5-Year Perspective for Corporate
e-Learning Market by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown
of Dollar Revenues for France, Germany, Italy, UK, and Rest
of Europe Markets for Years 2011 and 2015 168
2a. FRANCE 169
An Overview 169
Universities in Pressing Need to Keep Abreast with ICT 169
2b. GERMANY 170
2c. THE UNITED KINGDOM 171
Recession and e-Learning Market 171
Trends in e-learning Market 171
Blended Learning Programs On the Rise 172
3. ASIA-PACIFIC 173
e-Learning Industry 173
Relatively Late Entrants with Better Access to Emerging
Technologies 173
Diverse Languages - An Obstacle to e-Learning Adoption 173
Proliferation of Digital Devices Holds Potential for m-
Learning Solutions 173
Market Drivers 174
Market Restraints 174
Market Analytics 175
Table 14: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for e-Learning by Geographic Region - Japan, China, India,
South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2010
through 2015 175
Table 15: Asia-Pacific 5-Year Perspective for e-Learning
Market by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
Revenues for Japan, China, India, South Korea, and Rest of
Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2011 and 2015 176
Table 16: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Corporate e-Learning Market by Geographic Region Japan,
China, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million
for Years 2010 through 2015 177
Table 17: Asia-Pacific 5-Year Perspective for Corporate
e-Learning Market by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown
of Dollar Revenues for Japan, China, India, South Korea, and
Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2011 and 2015 178
3a. JAPAN 179
e-Learning Market: An Overview 179
Table 18: e-Learning Market in Japan: Annual Revenues in US$
Million for Years 2010 through 2015 180
Corporate e-Learning Market Holds Promise 180
Table 19: Corporate e-Learning Market in Japan: Annual
Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2015 181
Non-IT Enterprises Jump into the Arena 181
3b. CHINA 182
An Overview of the e-Learning Market 182
e-Learning in Education Sector 182
3c. INDIA 183
Overview 183
Significance of Open and Distance Learning 183
Institutes Providing Distance Learning Courses 183
e-Learning Market - Opportunities Galore 184
Recession: A Blessing for Indian e-Learning Firms 184
e-Learning Outsourcing On the Rise 184
Online Tutoring to Witness Substantial Growth 185
m-Learning: An Overview 186
Role in the Education Sector 186
e-Learning and m-Learning: A Comparison 186
Drawbacks of Distance Education 186
3d. SOUTH KOREA 187
Online Learning On the Rise 187
Table 20: e-Learning Market in Korea (2006-2008):
Individual's e-Learning Revenues in Won Billion 187
Table 21: e-learning Market in Korea (2011): Percentage
Breakdown of Individual's e-Learning Demand by Age Group 187
Mobile e-Learning 188
3e. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC 189
3ea. AUSTRALIA 189
Online Transnational Higher Education Finds Few Takers 189
e-Learning Overview 189
Trends in e-Learning 190
3eb. MALAYSIA 191
Government Encourages e-Learning 191
e-Learning Overview 191
Government e-Learning Initiatives 192
Contribution of the Private Sector 193
Review of Select Initiatives 193
Smart Utusan Education Portal 193
In.trique Learning Module 194
Edubestari.com 194
World Ahead Initiative of Intel 194
Challenges and Issues 194
3ec. THAILAND 195
e-Learning in Government Sector 195
Government Initiatives for e-Learning 195
4. REST OF WORLD 196
4a. AFRICA 196
Distance Learning to Witness Phenomenal Growth 196
Online Distance Learning Promises to Alleviate Endemic African
Poverty 196
Online Learning Grapples with Various Issues Despite
Remarkable Growth 197
Lack of Legitimacy and Political Support 197
Policy Issues 197
Insufficient Capacity 197
Sustainability 198
4b. EGYPT 199
Academics and Universities Differ Widely on e-Learning 199
4c. SOUTH AFRICA 200
Universities to Join the League of Their Counterparts in
Developed Nations 200
5. LATIN AMERICA 201
5a. BRAZIL 201
Table 22: Distance Learning Market in Brazil (A Historic
Perspective): Number of Students Enrolled and Accredited
Institutions for Years 2006 & 2007 201
Table 23: Distance Learning Market in Brazil (A Historic
Perspective): Post-secondary Distance Learning Enrollments for
Years 2005 & 2006 201
GLOBAL DIRECTORY
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