[October 29, 2009] Reportlinker Adds Global Distance Learning Industry Tweet NEW YORK, Oct 29, 2009 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. Global Distance Learning Industry http://www.reportlinker.com/p0157325/Global-Distance-Learning-Industry.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=prnewswire 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 United States, Japan, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Australia, India, China, Malaysia, Korea, Thailand, South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria and Brazil. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 120 companies worldwide. 1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW 1 Significance of Distance Learning 1 Students Enrolling in Distance Learning Programs 1 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 1 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 3 Various Levels of e-Learning 3 e-Learning Vendors - An Overview 4 Content Providers 4 Service Providers 4 Technology Providers 4 m-Learning: e-Learning on the Move 5 Disadvantages of Online Distance Learning 5 Factors Restraining Growth of Online or e-Learning Programs 5 Development of Effective Content Material 5 Availability of Hardware & Networking Infrastructure 5 Rapidly Changing Technological Environment 5 Absence of Skilled Trainers 5 2. DISTANCE LEARNING: ORGANIZATIONAL PERSPECTIVE 6 Distance Learning Courses: An Ideal Alternative for Companies and Executives 6 Distance Learning for Employee Training 6 Significance of Corporate e-Learning 6 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 7 Factors Driving Rapid Proliferation of Corporate e-learning 7 e-Learning Bails Out Firms from Regulatory Training Hassles 7 e-Learning Programs for Geographically Dispersed Workforce 7 Role of Distance Learning in Enhancing Company's Revenues 8 Distance Education in Fishery Industry 8 Distance Learning Model for Micro Finance Institutions - Implementation Challenges 8 Distance Learning in Hospitals Witnesses Growth 8 Online Nursing Degree 9 3. DISTANCE LEARNING: A BROAD SPECTRUM 9 Distance Education: An Affordable Option 9 Present Scenario 9 Establishing a Distance Learning Program 10 Virtual Classrooms Gaining Popularity 11 Educational Advantages Offered by Distance Learning Colleges 11 Growing Prominence of Distance and Open Universities 12 Distance Learning - Increasing Popularity Among Professionals and Students 12 Traditional Universities Finds a Leading Contender in Distance Education 12 Distance Education Promises Greener and Better Earth 12 Enhanced Focus on Learner-Centered Philosophy 12 Distance Learning Adopting New Technologies 13 Impact of Information and Communication Technologies on Learning 13 Online Distance Education Offers Hope for the Deprived Lot 13 e-Learning: Growth and Outlook 14 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 14 Trends in e-Learning Market 15 Online Education Rides High 15 Traditional Institutions Jumping the Online Education Bandwagon 16 Online Education Finds Reliable Patron in Self-Motivated Individuals 16 Diversification of Higher and Distance Education Providers 16 Outsourcing - A Relatively New Phenomenon 17 Why Does it Pay to Outsource? 17 Cost Savings - Primary Driving Factor 17 A Need to Work with Specialist Vendors 17 Outsourcing Models - An Overview 17 Single-Step Outsource Model 17 Dual-Shore Development Model 17 Totally Outsourced Model 18 Benefits of Hosted or Outsourced e-Learning Services 18 Advanced Technologies Cast an Indelible Mark on Online Education 18 Artificial Intelligence Powers e-Learning 18 Open Source LMS - An Alternative to Commercial LMS 18 Edutainment Blends Learning with Entertainment 19 Technology May be the Fad but Content is King 19 Scenario-based e-learning - A Preferred Tool for Real-Life Situation Training 19 Online Education Expands to Cover New Segments and Study Areas 19 K-12 Online Education Industry Witnessing Growth 20 Online Education Emerges as an Effective Tool for Teacher Training 20 MBA Programs Lead Online Degrees from the Front 21 Tailored t-Learning Catches On in Distance Education 21 Distance Education and Library Services 21 Educational Social Software in Online and Distance Education 22 Poor Focus on Strategy Responsible for Failure of e-Learning Programs 22 Vendor-Developer Partnerships Pose Major Challenge 22 Integrating Diverse Standards - A Herculean Task for the Industry 22 4. COMPETITIVE SCENARIO 23 A Highly Competitive Marketplace 23 e-Learning Market 23 Consolidation: Key to Survival 23 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 23 Review of Select Players 24 SkillSoft Plc 24 SumTotal Systems, Inc. 24 ThirdForce 24 Thomson Learning 24 Key Websites Providing Distance Medical Learning 24 Medscape 24 CMESearch.com 24 CyberUniversity.net 24 Cyberounds 24 Evidence-based Medicine Resource Center 25 5. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 25 Distance Learning: An Insight 25 Online Distance Learning or e-Learning 25 Classification 26 Components of e-Learning Solution 26 An e-Learning solution comprises of - 26 Personalization in Online Learning 26 Mobile e-Learning: An Introduction 26 Limitations of m-Learning 27 Technologies Utilized in Distance Learning 27 Synchronous Technology 27 Asynchronous Technology 27 History and Development 28 6. PRODUCT LAUNCHES29 7. MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS 52 8. STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS 66 A REGIONAL PERSPECTIVE 1. THE UNITED STATES 99 Review of Online Learning Industry 99 Funding for Web-based and Satellite Distance Learning Systems 99 Distance Learning to Supplement K-12 Classrooms 100 Distance Learning Enhances Accountability of Offered Programs 100 Distance Education Programs Offered 100 Online Bachelor Degree Program 100 Distance learning Master Degree Programs 100 Universities Offering Post Graduate Courses in Distance Education 101 Online Learning Forges Ahead in Majority of States 101 Online Enrollment Registers Growth 103 Table 5: Number of Students Enrolled for Online Learning in the US (2006-2008) 103 Online Educational Programs Gain Ground Among High School Students 103 Upsurge in Blended Online Courses 104 Online Courses Offer Much Needed Flexibility to Busy Women 104 New Software and Increased Internet Connectivity Takes Music Education Online 104 Corporate e-Learning 105 Dominates Overall e-learning Market 105 Table 6: US e-Learning Market: Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2010 105 Table 7: US Corporate e-Learning Market: Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2010 105 Branding: A Leveraging Factor 106 Customized e-Learning: A Growing Fad 106 Table 8: Learning Management Systems (LMS) in the US: Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2008 106 Concerns Associated with Online Learning 106 Online Education: Requirements for a Smooth Ride 106 New Legislations Seek to Validate Online Education 107 Adult Distance Learning Scenario in California 107 Mentor's Job 107 Instructional Format 107 Refund 107 2. JAPAN 108 e-Learning Market: An Overview 108 Table 9: e-Learning Market in Japan: Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2010 108 Corporate e-Learning Market Holds Promise 108 Table 10: Corporate e-Learning Market in Japan: Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2010 109 Non-IT Enterprises Jump into the Arena 109 3. EUROPE 109 An Open Market for Education 109 Overview of the e-Learning Industry 110 Table 11: e-Learning Market in Europe: Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2010 110 Table 12: Corporate e-Learning Market in Europe: Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2010 110 Small & Medium Sized Businesses - The Weakest Link in European Corporate e-Learning Market 111 3A. FRANCE 111 An Overview 111 Universities in Pressing Need to Keep Abreast with ICT 111 3B. GERMANY 112 3C. THE UNITED KINGDOM 112 Review of the e-Learning Market 112 Trends in e-learning Market 112 Blended Learning Programs On the Rise 112 4. ASIA-PACIFIC 113 e-Learning Industry 113 Table 13: e-Learning Market in Asia-Pacific: Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2010 113 Table 14: Corporate e-Learning Market in Asia-Pacific: Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2010 113 Relatively Late Entrants with Better Access to Emerging Technologies 114 Diverse Languages - An Obstacle to e-Learning Adoption 114 Proliferation of Digital Devices Holds Potential for m- Learning Solutions 114 Market Drivers 114 Market Restraints 114 4A. AUSTRALIA 114 Online Transnational Higher Education Finds Few Takers 114 4B. CHINA 115 Distance Learning to Gain from Growing Wealth and Favorable Demographics 115 An Overview of the e-Learning Market 115 4C. INDIA 116 Scope of Distance Learning 116 Significance of Open and Distance Learning 116 Institutes Providing Distance Learning Courses 116 e-Learning Market - Opportunities Galore 116 e-Learning Outsourcing On the Rise 116 Online Tutoring to Witness Substantial Growth 117 m-Learning: An Overview 117 Role in the Education Sector 118 e-Learning and m-Learning: A Comparison 118 Drawbacks of Distance Education 118 4D. KOREA 118 Online Learning On the Rise 118 Table 15: e-Learning Market in Korea (2006-2008): Individual's e-Learning Revenues in Won Billion 118 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 50s119 Mobile e-Learning 119 4E. MALAYSIA 119 Government Encourages e-Learning 119 National Education Blueprint 119 Government e-Learning Initiatives 121 Malaysian Smart School 121 Penang e-Learning Community Project 121 MySchoolNet 121 K-Perak e-Learning Cluster Project 121 Malaysian Grid for Learning 122 Contribution of the Private Sector 122 Review of Select Initiatives 122 Smart Utusan Education Portal 122 In.trique Learning Module 122 Edubestari.com 122 World Ahead Initiative of Intel 123 Challenges and Issues 123 4F. THAILAND 123 e-Learning in Government Sector 123 Government Initiatives for e-Learning 123 5. AFRICA 124 Distance Learning to Witness Phenomenal Growth 124 Online Distance Learning Promises to Alleviate Endemic African Poverty 124 Online Learning Grapples with Various Issues Despite Remarkable Growth 124 Lack of Legitimacy and Political Support 124 Policy Issues 125 Insufficient Capacity 125 Sustainability 125 5A. EGYPT 125 Academics and Universities Differ Widely on e-Learning 125 5B. NIGERIA 126 Open And Distance Learning for Addressing Higher Education Needs 126 Library Without Walls Initiative of NOUN 127 Information Literacy 127 Challenges 127 Future Plans 127 5C. SOUTH AFRICA 128 Universities to Join the League of Their Counterparts in Developed Nations 128 6. LATIN AMERICA 129 6A. BRAZIL 129 Table 17: Distance Learning Market in Brazil (2006 & 2007): Number of Students Enrolled and Accredited Institutions 129 Table 18: Distance Learning Market in Brazil (2005 & 2006): Post-secondary Distance Learning Enrollments 129 To order this report: Global Distance Learning Industry http://www.reportlinker.com/p0157325/Global-Distance-Learning-Industry.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=prnewswire More market research reports here! CONTACT: Nicolas Bombourg Reportlinker Email: [email protected] US: (805)652-2626 Intl: +1 805-652-2626 SOURCE Reportlinker http://www.reportlinker.com/ [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]