{"id":920,"date":"2020-10-06T10:33:08","date_gmt":"2020-10-06T05:03:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/editor.eduplusnow.com\/?p=920"},"modified":"2020-10-06T10:33:08","modified_gmt":"2020-10-06T05:03:08","slug":"8-benefits-of-using-a-cloud-based-lms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.eduplusnow.com\/blog\/8-benefits-of-using-a-cloud-based-lms\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Benefits of Using a Cloud-Based LMS"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"display: none;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"><\/div>\n<h1><strong>8 Benefits of Using a Cloud-Based LMS<\/strong><\/h1>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With COVID-19 lockdown forcing the closure schools and colleges across the country, the need for an effective Learning Management System (LMS) has escalated in recent months. The expansion of the global e-learning market and the LMS market has led to educational institutes lining up for a cost-effective and viable solution that meets their training and development needs. If you have been looking for LMS Solutions and comparing them you will be faced with a choice: opt for a Cloud-based LMS or an installed solution?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we evaluate what Cloud-Based LMS is and how it can be used to save your institute both time and money \u2013 and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Cloud-Based LMS<\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-921\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.eduplusnow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/investing-in-a-cloud-based-lms-10-signs-to-consider-e1454667353197.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.eduplusnow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/investing-in-a-cloud-based-lms-10-signs-to-consider-e1454667353197.jpg 820w, https:\/\/blog.eduplusnow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/investing-in-a-cloud-based-lms-10-signs-to-consider-e1454667353197-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.eduplusnow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/investing-in-a-cloud-based-lms-10-signs-to-consider-e1454667353197-768x430.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elearningindustry.com\/investing-cloud-based-lms-10-signs-consider\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source:\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike LMS solutions that require you to install specific hardware and software on your own servers in order to access it, cloud-based learning management systems are hosted on the internet. This gives users and course creators the flexibility to access course material anytime, anywhere. All the system and content changes are automatically saved to the servers of the cloud.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of Cloud-Based LMS<\/span><\/h1>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost-Effective<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of a self-hosted product, cloud-based LMS solutions offer users the flexibility of choosing and paying for the services that they actually use. The setup costs are also very low. Moreover, in the longer run, with a cloud-based LMS system, you do not have to worry about expensive maintenance of the system and upgrade costs. This is a boon for medium to small educational institutes such as coaching classes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to Install and Use<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cloud-based learning management systems are easier to install and use. You can set up and start using the system within hours of purchase. Along with fast deployment, you can address issues and raise queries with online customer care executives. The dedicated team works round the clock to release updates and new features and identify bugs and fix them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customizable<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can customize your LMS based on your needs to make it look and feel the way that is in sync with your brand. You can use different colour schemes, layouts and change the features based on what you need.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile Readiness<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can not only access cloud-based LMS on desktops and laptops but also on mobile devices. The responsive design of the LMS ensures that users are able to navigate, access training material and complete their course on all devices, wherever they may be.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better Security<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Cloud LMS solution offers a secure platform and built-in security features. Since the data including course material, curriculum, tests and reports are hosted on secure and reliable clouds such as Microsoft Azure or Amazon, users are able to share information and ideas without having to worry about data being lost or stolen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved Access<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A learning management system allows you to automate your entire training program, including registration, course delivery, assignments, course completions, certificates, and more. Cloud-based solutions ease the learning process by ensuring users have easy access to course materials from anywhere, anytime.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to Maintain<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who wants to spend hours maintaining and fixing the system when there are organizational issues to address? Most cloud-based solutions are maintenance-free and therefore, you do not have to worry about IT and tech issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The LMS provider updates the solution regularly to ensure schools and colleges do not have to deal with downtime and technical difficulties.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integration<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a myriad of integrations, cloud LMS solutions provide a seamless and complete solution for your training needs. Along with course creation and student management tools, integrations for email marketing and eCommerce management are available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edupluscampus.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">edupluscampus<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides an end-to-end cloud-based solution to help you operate your school or college most efficiently. You can automate everything, generate insights and make quick decisions with the click of a button.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To try out our features, avail the free trial. Contact:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +91 20 2452 5555 | +91 8956365234 | +91 9112361213<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email: \u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:sales@edupluscampus.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sales@edupluscampus.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>8 Benefits of Using a Cloud-Based LMS With COVID-19 lockdown forcing the closure schools and colleges across the country, the need for an effective Learning Management System (LMS) has escalated in recent months. 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