E‐learning markets and providers: some issues and prospects

Demonstrates how digital technologies are affecting the organisational learning process, drawing on material presented to an industry forum. Reviews the rise of the knowledge‐based organisation, examines how the Internet has created “e” learning, investigates why organisations are impelled towards e‐learning, provides some estimates of the size of the e‐learning market and outlines the activities of some e‐learning provider organisations. Shows that the corporate e‐learning market is undergoing strong growth with a wide range of providers and alliances emerging and some consolidation expected. Organisations now seek metrics for evaluating e‐learning and quality benchmarks are recommended.