There are many interesting facts about virtual education, or distance learning. This trend has gained momentum in recent years thanks to technology and the flexibility it allows for in terms of time and space. Without further ado, let's take a look at the most interesting facts about distance learning that will truly amaze you!
Amazing growth rate
Distance learning has become so popular that the e-learning market is expected to reach $320 billion by 2027. And if we consider e-learning trends in a broader context, thanks to the influence of the internet, the e-learning industry has grown by more than $900 million since 2000.
94.7% online students feel able and motivated to learn
In recent studies (2022), students confirmed this. Furthermore, 90.6% of them stated that distance learning gave them the opportunity to learn something new. This is extremely valuable and is a sign that people are increasingly seeking more and more ways to learn to improve and strengthen their skills and competencies in a world that increasingly demands excellence from employees.
Online learning will become the preferred methodology for companies in the near future.
According to several financial sources, 93% companies worldwide confirm that they will use online training as a method within their companies. This is because it's an excellent way to train your employees to upskill and reskill, which, in addition to contributing to the company's internal goals, allows it to be much more effective in terms of talent retention.
Employees show genuine interest in learning soft skills
In a very recent study on corporate training (2022), more than 300 HR managers were surveyed across Latin America to understand what changes had occurred in training methods, budgets, variables affected, challenges, etc.; We found that 83% of those surveyed were more interested in soft skills in their business training plan, including topics such as communication, leadership, or persuasion.
Companies that use distance learning generate more revenue
According to several technology sources, distance learning has helped increase revenue for 42% US organizations. Furthermore, this methodology also helps companies save resources while offering an excellent training method. The same portal reported that IBM saved approximately $200 million after switching to e-learning.