Report on Distance Learning: LMS Advantages and Selection Steps

This report examines the advantages of distance learning and outlines the steps involved in selecting a Learning Management System (LMS). It begins by discussing five key benefits of distance learning, including flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and the opportunity to acquire transferable skills. The report then details the seven essential steps for choosing an LMS, starting with defining the needs of the distance learning institution and considering influencing factors. It progresses through analyzing LMS options, conducting statistical analysis, developing a Request for Proposal (RFP), presenting requirements to stakeholders, and ultimately, implementing the chosen system. The content is supported by references to relevant academic sources, providing a comprehensive overview of the topic.

LEARNING MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM

MAIN BODY
1- Discussing five advantages of distance learning
1- Distance learning gives number of edges for example, it fit for individual learning around their
work life and home as well (Bagapova, Kobilova and Yuldasheva, 2020).
2- It permits learners to earn a degree without living nearby education center or institute campus.
3- The best thing about distance learning is that it is cost effective and affordable more than fee of
other on education degree.
4- Along wit h money saving, this method provide benefits to students in term of saving their time
as it enable them to learn other topics and get knowledge at home.
5- Via distance learning, individual may gain knowledge through course material and also obtain
other essential transferable skills, research written communication and usage of several of
technology utilize in education (Liu, Lomovtseva and Korobeynikova, 2020).
2- Discussing seven steps included in selecting learning management system for a distance learning
institution
First stage-
According to this step, individual need to determine their needs relating to distance learning
institution and their course.
Second stage-
At second phase, learner need to determine affecting factors that may impact negatively or
positively upon their learning.
Third stage-
Analyses varied LMS system and choose the best one in the context of distance learning
institution.
Fourth stage-
Under this stage, a person needs to conduct statistical analysis, which is quite important.
Fifth stage-
User need to develop and issue RFP, which is essential to create before taking initiative for a
distance learning institution.

Six stage-
After passing above stages, here individual needs to present requirements to stakeholders.
Seven stage-
Then finally apply for what they seek to obtain for longer.

REFERENCES
Book and Journals
Bagapova, G., Kobilova, N. and Yuldasheva, N., 2020. The role of distance education and computer
technologies in teaching foreign languages. European Journal of Research and Reflection
in Educational Sciences. 8(10). pp.206-211.
Liu, Z.Y., Lomovtseva, N. and Korobeynikova, E., 2020. Online learning platforms: Reconstructing
modern higher education. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning
(iJET). 15(13). pp.4-21.