In many cases, eLearning managers and HR supervisors wonder why learners don’t finish a course. As we mentioned in part one, it depends on factors like how much support is provided and how motivation is addressed. However, two of the biggest factors in determining whether a learner dropped out or completed a course are related to time and content presentation.

Elearning provides solutions to typical on-campus education problems such as schedule flexibility, expenses related to travel time and residence, and accessibility. Unfortunately, these benefits are countered by the steady decline in eLearning completion rates, a threat that eLearning companies and advocates have been battling over the last decade. Elearning development managers must fully understand the factors that cause high attrition rates in order to properly address the problem and ensure high completion rates.

Are you tired of reading all kinds of tips and tricks that don't work to grab your learner's attention? It's time you do something about it and start captivating your learners for real.

We all need inspiration at times. Sometimes, you can get that new ideas just by seeing examples or cases of what other people are doing. At SHIFT, there are several sources that have inspired us to create kick-ass eLearning courses. That's why we've collected our favorite places where we usually find amazing sources of inspiration. Make sure to bookmark these sites so you can check them out any time you need them.

This blog post is a must-read for all eLearning professionals hoping to become better ones this year. We need to STOP doing things in order to improve results or make time for new strategies. Let's make today the day where we stop spending time on the aspects of eLearning that don't work and instead use the time we save to create new and better tactics.

As an eLearning professional it is vital to brush up on basic skills every now and then. That's why in SHIFT we are constantly looking for new books/ eBooks to read and famous classics we may have missed.