Pearson eCollege is an on-demand, or
software as a service
Software as a service (SaaS ) is a cloud computing service model where the provider offers use of application software to a client and manages all needed physical and software resources. SaaS is usually accessed via a web application. Unlike o ...
(SaaS), provider of eLearning software and services to secondary and post-secondary learning institutions and is owned by
Pearson PLC. ECollege was founded in 1996 as Real Education, the company went public in 1999. as eCollege.com (NASDAQ: ECLG) and acquired by Pearson in 2007
eCollege Application Retirement
The eCollege team started transferring its maintenance work in Sri Lanka prior it acquiring the Pearson. Pearson completely transferred the maintenance of eCollege platform from USA to Sri Lanka, by keeping the application hosted in Denver. Pearson gradually started the clean ups and retirement of eCollege platform. Finally Pearson completely shutdown the eCollege platform at 2023 October.
People Involved In Retirement
See also
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History of virtual learning environments
A Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) is a system specifically designed to facilitate the management of educational courses by teachers for their students. It predominantly relies on computer hardware and software, enabling distance learning. In N ...
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Virtual learning environment
Virtual may refer to:
* Virtual image, an apparent image of an object (as opposed to a real object), in the study of optics
* Virtual (horse), a thoroughbred racehorse
* Virtual channel, a channel designation which differs from that of the actual ...
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Education companies established in 1996
Educational software companies
Pearson plc
Virtual learning environments