Learning Distribution

What is learning distribution?

In e-learning, learning distribution is the process of sharing online courses with a learning audience. It is an essential part of any e-learning strategy, as it ensures that training programs and other courses are shared with the learning audience in a timely, easily accessible manner.

Example: Through their learning distribution software, the medical device company shared online courses on new types of medical technology with all employees.

What’s the difference between learning distribution and course authoring?

Learning distribution and course authoring are two essential, related functions of online education. Both should be equally considered by educational institutions and other learning providers when developing an e-learning strategy. 

While course authoring focuses on the creation of the course, learning distribution focuses on the sharing of the course. Sometimes, online learning platforms will offer both course authoring and learning distribution as part of their functionality; other times, different tools will be used for each function. 

E-learning distribution and learning management systems  

A learning management system (LMS) is a type of software that is dedicated to digital content distribution. Learning management systems not only allow organizations to share educational content with their learning audience, but also track key data about the learning process and performance of online classes. This data may vary based on the provider.