The most effective eLearning platforms provide robust tools to measure learning outcomes, tracking progress and identifying tutor and student strengths. They also assist learners and teachers stay in contact. This allows for greater collaboration in learning and a more personal approach to education.

In addition to providing more flexible and personalized educational experiences, eLearning provides many cost-saving benefits. Students can save money on textbooks and other learning resources, while teachers can update their resources infinitely less expensive than reprinting printed textbooks. E-learning also helps reduce energy consumption and printing costs, and helps fight global climate change.

Online learning is available round all hours of the day. It allows professionals who are juggling commitments at work and with family obligations to take part in class discussions, and also to access lecture recordings as well as course materials and assignments at times that suit their schedules.

Many eLearning platforms offer mobile compatibility to allow students to learn from anywhere, with internet connectivity. This is especially helpful for those living in remote areas or have mobility issues.

A reliable platform will provide users with a secure user interface backed by cloud computing infrastructure. It will also permit learners and instructors to design, deliver and manage courses using a variety of media types, including slides, synchronous video, podcasts and gamification. iSpring Learn, for example, is an online platform that is integrated with PowerPoint and allows learners to create diverse multimedia content, such as animated videos, talking heads and role-plays. It also has rules features that make it easier to manage the distribution of course materials to learners based on the progress of their group or professional roles.