There are various kinds of Learning Management Systems(LMS) such as open source, proprietary, and cloud-based. If you’re looking for a cost-efficient, mobile capable LMS that streamlines work processes and gives you more data storage space, then we recommend a cloud-based system.

What is a cloud- based LMS?

Cloud-based LMS are hosted on the internet and can be accessed by directly logging onto a service provider’s site. They offer entrepreneurs and businesses a flexible, but a frameworked method for hosting and managing online learning  Moreover most of these LMS come with customizable solutions through which organizations can create and set up courses exclusively branded for their businesses.

With such a huge choice of cloud based LMS available, I am sure you would be left wondering as to how do you go about shortlisting the ones which can meet your learning needs.

Well we have collated a list of few popular cloud-based LMS based on their features like scalability, language support, user experience, ease of use etc   for your quick reference.

Mindflash

Mindflash, owned by Mindflash Technologies is a cloud-based LMS which is excellent for companies that are scaling up. It’s one of the easier LMS in terms of preparing and setting up a course, with very little training required. Mindflash works in multiple formats like Word, PDF, Video, etc.

It  has recently started supporting SCORM content from Articulate Storyline and Adobe Captivate.

Docebo LMS

Docebo LMS is an easy to use LMS which is available for in more than 30 languages.  It is one LMS that ranks quite high on the user experience. It’s pay for what you use model offers a great cost advantage. It offers custom branding feature and supports both SCORM and TIN CAN API (x API) standards. It also has powerful features like gamification and salesforce integration.

TalentLMS

TalentLMS, by Epignosis, is a user-friendly cloud LMS that makes effective use of time and maximises the training output. Talent LMS supports the popular e-learning standards like Scorm & Tin Can (xApi).

An extensive report generation is enabled with the support of a well-built assessment engine. The modern-day demands like gamification, Mobile Learning, and social learning is also enabled within the LMS.

Paradiso LMS

Easy to use, fully customizable cloud-based Learning Management System that has the most number of features and integrations at an affordable price range. One of the interesting features of Paradiso LMS is that it provides more than 50 out-of-the-box integrations with numerous enterprise applications including Salesforce, PeopleSoft, Google Apps and WebEx.

Litmos

Litmos, from CallidusCloud,  is a leading LMS that is both trainers and learners  friendly. It is used by companies of all sizes as it makes it easy to create courses and assign to the learners virtually on any device.

Litmos has enabled the feature of gamification and supports learning on the go with mobile learning and native mobile app.

Firmwater LMS

Firmwater LMS specifically caters the needs of commercial training companies. Main users of Firmwater LMS are those who sell online courses. This process is made seamless by its integration with the e-commerce platform Shopify.

Companies can sell and deliver their learning courses anywhere while managing and tracking it all in one place and also set up branded sites for each of your clients in seconds.

WizIQ

WizIQ offers a full set of tools for creating personalized online learning environments. It is an easy-to-use, reliable and cost-effective platform for deploying and tracking learning content—without the need for third-party plug-ins or added costs.

Canvas LMS

Canvas enables easy integration of the content, tools, and services as per your needs. As the most usable, customizable, adaptable, and reliable learning platform Canvas is adopted faster and deeper than any other LMS.

Cloud-based Learning Management System seems to be the key game changer for the future of the learning environments.  With the growing needs and demands of the learning industry such as the accessibility, scalability and focus on user experience, the cloud based LMS  market is bound to grow.

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