Tuesday, August 8, 2017

E-Learning Platforms Could be Latin America’s Solution to Tech Talent Shortage - Matt Kendall, Nearshore

In the battle against regional IT talent shortage, e-learning platforms and massive open online courses (MOOCs) are fast becoming Latin America’s secret weapon, attracting the attention of wannabe programmers, schools, governments, and global investors alike. As digital inclusion increases, e-learning is quickly creating a level playing field for students and professionals in the region, where many of the population lack access to high-quality educational amenities. Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Mexico are currently among the leading adopters of e-learning, with schools being the major market in Brazil, and corporations and government being the main consumers in Argentina and Mexico, respectively. http://www.nearshoreamericas.com/e-learning-latin-america-solution-talent-shortage/