eLearning or digitized education modules are revolutionizing learning experiences for individuals across the globe. Let’s take a look at the most popular and widely used eLearning authoring tools of2018.
Aspects worth considering
When it comes to identifying the top authoring tools, it would be highly imperative to consider the crucial factors. The popularity vs performance and usage of a particular tool depends on a myriad of aspects. Before making the final choice, you must take a look at the following aspects:
1. Content goals (sophisticated or simple learning experiences)
2. Technical expertise
3. Budget
4. Content variations and translation
5. Scalability
6. Efficiency and speed
These are some pointers you need to keep in mind while nailing down your choice of authoring tools. Here is the list of the top 7 authoring tools.
1. Adobe Captivate
Adobe Captivate happens to be one of the most popular and widely-used authoring tools available for both Mac and Windows desktops.
Pros: The tool supports well for simulations and screen recording. Its power to produce complex interactions makes it unique too.
Cons: Updating of the tool is quite tough. Moreover, the support received by users is minimal and the learning curve tends to be steep for quite a few experts.
Customer stories: Market leaders like SimpleShow (in explainer videos) use Articulate to add the touch of finesse to their video creation formats. It is also widely used by Heidelberg Engineering (Germany) for its eLearning programmes.
https://www.adobe.com/products/captivate/showcase.html
2. Elucidate
Those planning to participate in highly competitive and intuitive eLearning environments can opt for Elucidate. It is responsive, cloud-based and promotes high-quality learning.
Pros: Flexibility to create your e-learning pages along with a dynamic dashboard.
Cons: In case you are unable to produce huge chunks of content, Elucidat will seem to be an expensive option.
Customer Stories: Elucidat offers customers like Comcast University, TUI, BMA, and TESCO to deliver real-life impact with their interactive and feature-rich eLearning programmes.
3. Articulate Storyline
Wish to create an eLearning ambiance with the exciting feel of a vibrant PPT presentation? Articulate Storyline would be the perfect option for you. The learning curve happens to be modest and the tool is easily usable.
https://articulate.com/customers
Advantages: The tool ensures optimum flexibility along with maximum control over the content output.
Drawback: New updates, features and bug fixes are not available that easily.
Customer Stories: Out of a whopping 78000+ happy customers, it caters to names like LexisNexis, Rentokil, and Inspirity for mobile-based eLearning modules with multi-language capabilities.
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4. Gomo
Authors planning to develop web-style contents and host them on the web can opt for Gomo. With desktop-based aids, this particular tool is a great option for new-age e-learning authors.
Benefits: Gomo happens to be responsive, cloud-based and supports multilingual courses.
Drawbacks: The customizations available in the application are not sufficient.
Customer Stories: Gomo counts Santander, EE, Royal Mail and L’Oreal are some of its prominent customers. They have witnessed high-performance yields from Gomo’s cloud-based eLearning programmes.
5. Articulate Rise
As a web-based tool for eLearning, Articulate Rise comes up with unique features, such as custom learning, interactions, screencasts and pre-built lesson types.
Pros: Intuitive interface with simple usability.
Cons: Generic contents along with limited customization options.
Customer Stories: Articulate Rise is used for diverse applications like faster new employee onboarding and better rental property experience.
6. Adapt
eLearning authors can create HTML 5 content with Adapt. The tool also allows the addition of new customizations.
Pros: The tool comes for free and you can easily handle the authoring interface.
Cons: Limited customizations available and might take time to install.
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7. Lectora Inspire
Another Windows-based authoring tool is Lectora Inspire, which has a steep learning curve but happens to be responsive, dynamic and powerful.
Benefits: Free access to eLearning libraries along with impressive ‘screen capture’ options.
Cons: Limited support offered by the tool and even the interface is quite complex.
With these innovative, unique and impressive tools out there, preparing your eLearning modules will become easier than ever. Get the perfect implementation partner who can leverage these rapid authoring tools to great effect. Talk to us at CHRP-INDIA for deeply customized Learning Technology Solutions. We are available on +91 40 6634 0090 / 91 (or) you can write to us at this address: reach@chrp-india.com.
