| | November 20166EditorialeLearning has emerged as one of the most important events of our time, and the contribution of Learning Management Systems (LMS) in facilitating this change is undeniable today.In its basic sense, the purpose of LMS is to ensure that an organization's e-learning is organized and managed within an integrated system. However, the abilities of modern day LMS has come a long way, and the expectations from it has sky-rocketed to an extent, where it's safe to say that LMS is the most crucial component to the entire learning program today—from recording daily learning and hosting to efficient distribution.Now, the fundamental question that exists is converting the learning process into 'performance'—for students and employees. In essence, the holy grail for educators and technology leaders in the learning arena lies in achieving and measuring the “effectiveness of the learning.” Technology plays an important role in ensuring this, by simplifying the description of learning outcomes while pushing the boundaries with regard to achievable goals. As a direct result of the advancements in technologies such as HTML 5, Apps, and SaaS to name a few, LMS tools are delivering simple yet effective ways to chart tests and other assessments to the outcomes they measure. This also enhances the user experience, providing better integration points that support standards such as LTI and xAPI while exposing APIs that allow for flexible integration.From a veritable group of LMS solution and service providers working together to uplift the world of learning, our editorial board, along with a prominent selection panel brings to you the best of the breed LMS providers in the arena. Reading through these pages will give you insight into various trends and technologies that are currently impacting the learning arena. We hope this edition will also help you adopt the most suitable LMS for your organization’s learning and training needs. Let us know your thoughts.Bridging Learning to Performance Copyright © 2016 ValleyMedia Inc., All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.NOVEMBER - 28 - 2016Mailing AddressValleyMedia Inc.44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538T:510.402.1463, F:510-894-8405 NOVEMBER - 28 - 2016, Vol 02 - 07 Published by ValleyMedia Inc.Editor-in-Chief Tina RosenEditorial StaffSalesArun KantJohn Smith Rosalind Jacobs Ezra SamuelsRichard TaylorSteven ThomasVisualizersStephen ThomasLMS SPECIALJamie Tyler jamie@educationtechnologyinsights.comT:510.694.0136Tina RosenEditor-in-Chieftina@educationtechnologyinsights.com
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