According to the Distance Education Enrollment Report 2017, published by Digital Learning Compass, more than 6 million students were enrolled in distance learning programs in the Fall of 2015. Take a moment to let that information sink in. 6 million students in a single semester. In 2015! The industry lacks specific information on the current state, but we may safely assume that those numbers are higher at this moment.

So the e-learning industry is getting bigger by the day, and we're more than aware of that fact. But what drives the industry forward? What current trends should you consider following? Let's go through the 6 most prominent trends at this moment, so we'll understand where this global educational movement is heading to.