Dive Brief:
- Aragon Research, a Silicon-Valley based technology research and advisory firm released it's annual Hot Vendors in Learning report. D2L, a leading provider of e-learning solutions and the creator of the learning management system Brightspace, is on this list.
- D2L's CEO, John Baker, said that the honor of being on Aragon Research report validated their vision to offer a more personalized LMS for increased learner engagement. Recently, eLearning Magazine also rated D2L as number one in Adaptive Learning.
- Other top companies to make the Aragon Research list included: Expertus, Mzinga, and Zavango.
Dive Insight:
The e-learning market is in a process of rapid advancement, and much of this is happening not just at the K-12 and college market, but also within the corporate market. Companies have now realized the powerful impact that on-demand learning can have on the bottom line.
A 2016 Brandon Hall Research report indicates US companies are looking to spend around 42% more on e-learning in the coming year. The Aragon Research report demonstrates that there is plenty of powerful new ways employers can get on board with corporate learning initiatives. This trend is likely to continue as organizations continue to seek out ways to save costs on training the next generation of workers.
