A Coherent LMS for E-Learning within the Care Sector

Delivering good and qualitative care is expected within care organizations and for each care giver. Therefore, staff must be continuously trained and updated. A Learning Management System (LMS) which supports the individuals learning path, brings an optimal learning efficiency within care organizations. Such software platforms, however, still have some fundamental flaws when applying them to the care sector. Research into the wanted functionalities provides a broader view on what is needed for an ideal coherent LMS for e-learning within the care sector. This research lead to a list of functionalities concerning e-learning, based on 31 in-depth interviews with care staff, management staff, businesses and experts. Out of all possible functionalities for the care sector, each care organization or care giver needs to decide whether the functionality is a requirement or optional. Some organizations prefer the KISS principle, while others prefer a more elaborate LMS. This research helped to develop an exhaustive list of functionalities for an LMS for e-learning within the care sector. This will help care organizations to move forward and lift the training of staff members to a new level.

ISBN:978-80-88203-01-8

Jaar van publicatie:2017