Virtual Classroom Statistics, Trends And Facts 2023

Virtual classrooms are revolutionizing the way students learn and interact with teachers and their peers. With the growth of technology and the increase in demand for more flexible education options, virtual classrooms have become a go-to solution for students around the world. In this blog post, we will explore statistics about virtual classrooms, including adoption rates, student satisfaction, and more.

Virtual Classroom Stats

Virtual Classroom Benefits Statistics

Statistics	Description
Nearly half of US corporations	Reaping the benefits of e-learning
94% of learners	See career benefits after taking more time to learn (LinkedIn Learning Report)

Virtual Classroom Usage Statistics

Statistics	Description
40% of student device usage	Spent on education platforms
51% weekly usage rate	Tablets came second in the study

Virtual Classroom Market Statistics

Statistics	Description
$5.16 billion	The MOOC market is currently worth this amount
11%	The corporate e-learning market is expected to grow at this CAGR between 2020 and 2023
16.2%	Moodle (open source) had the third largest market share
$15.86 billion	The self-paced online learning market in the US is estimated to be worth this in 2021
9.23%	The e-learning market is growing at this CAGR
$6.22 US billion	The e-learning market in the US will have grown to this amount between 2017 and 2023 (Technavio)
59%	The US e-learning market share comes from content-related online learning products
8.5%	Germany’s online learning market is growing at this rate annually
$50 billion	The global corporate online learning market is expected to grow to this amount by 2026
15%	The annual growth rate of the global corporate online learning market from 2020 to 2026
29%	The annual growth rate of the global MOOC market from 2020 to 2025
23%	The annual growth rate of mobile learning (fastest growing e-learning market)
900%	The growth rate of online learning since 2000 (quickest growing market in the education industry)
70%	The US and Europe markets account for more than this of the current global online learning industry
$72.41 billion	The market is likely to grow by this amount in 2020
$25.33 billion	The massive open online course market is expected to have a net worth of this by 2025
$325 billion	The online learning industry is expected to reach this amount in 2025
16%	The annual growth rate of the online learning industry
Over $280 billion	The mobile education market is expected to be valued at this by 2027
30%	The annual market growth rate of Thailand, India, China, and the Philippines
200%	The increase in the market between 2020 to 2025
20%	The annual increase in revenue through the online learning industry in the largest consumer (Asia)
$33.5 billion	The self-paced online market is expected to decline to this amount in 2021
70%	Most users of the e-learning services market globally
15%	The steady growth of the corporate online learning market
29%	The expected growth rate of MOOC in the market from 2020 to 2025

Virtual Classroom Adoption Statistics

Statistics	Description
$50 billion	The global corporate online learning market is expected to grow to this amount by 2026
15%	The annual growth rate of the global corporate online learning market from 2020 to 2026

1. In 2020, the global virtual classroom market size was valued at $22.8 billion and is expected to reach $50.3 billion by 2026. (Source: Allied Market Research)
2. In 2021, the global virtual classroom market is expected to grow by 10.1% compared to 2020. (Source: Report Linker Insights)
3. In 2020, the virtual K-12 classroom market was valued at $10.3 billion, and is expected to reach $24.3 billion by 2026. (Source: Allied Market Research)
4. By 2026, the higher education virtual classroom market is expected to reach $26.1 billion. (Source: Allied Market Research)
5. The virtual classroom software market is expected to reach $2.2 billion by 2025. (Source: Report Linker Insights)
6. In 2020, the virtual training and development market was valued at $3.5 billion, and is expected to reach $8.7 billion by 2026. (Source: Allied Market Research)
7. In 2020, the virtual learning management system market was valued at $2.7 billion and is expected to reach $7.3 billion by 2026. (Source: Allied Market Research)
8. In 2020, the virtual corporate training market was valued at $2.2 billion, and is expected to reach $5.5 billion by 2026. (Source: Allied Market Research)
9. In 2020, the virtual event management software market was valued at $2.5 billion, and is expected to reach $4.6 billion by 2026. (Source: Allied Market Research)
10. In 2021, the virtual classroom software market is expected to grow by 11.1% compared to 2020. (Source: Report Linker Insights)

Table 1: Learner Research Findings

Data Point	Description
Average Employee Time for Learning	24 minutes a week
Percentage of Total Training Costs Attributed to Traveling	Up to 60%
Percentage of Employee Time Saved with Elearning	40% to 60% less time than traditional learning
Corporations Using Online Learning (1995)	4%
Corporations Using Online Learning (Nowadays)	90%
Compliance Training Conducted Online	82% conduct some online, 28% conduct fully online
Awareness of MOOCs Among Students	73% unaware
MOOC Learners	Over half are at least degree level, 44% hold postgraduate degree
Elearning Motivators for Employees	Individual learning pace (95%), no traveling (84%)

Table 2: Training Industry Report Findings

Data Point	Description
Early Bird Discount for Registering	20% discount for registering before 22 Aug, 2023
IATA Certificate of Completion	Awarded for a grade of 70% or higher on an assessment
Special Distinction	Awarded for a grade of 90% or higher on an assessment

Table 3: Impact of COVID 19 on Training

Data Point	Description
Organizations Affected by Changes Due to COVID 19	62% will spend more on training in 2021
Employee Willingness to Stay in Corporation Investing in Training	94% would be more willing
Online Learning in Corporations (1995)	4%
Online Learning in Corporations (Nowadays)	90% use some form of eLearning in their training
Increase in Venture Capital Investments in EdTech Companies (Europe)	540% increase between 2014 and 2018
Highest Elearning Growth Rate	Asia Pacific with more than 3034.2% CAGR
L&D Professional Expecting to Increase Budget	37% for the third year in a row
L&D Professional Planning to Spend More on Online Learning	57%
Digital Transformation of Learning (2018)	4% of businesses thought complete
Digital Transformation of Learning (2020)	15% of businesses thought complete
Conversion to Digital Training (2018)	4% of businesses stated it did not apply
Conversion to Digital Training (2020)	0% of businesses stated it did not apply

Table 4: Environmental Impact of Online Learning

Data Point	Description
Energy Consumption Reduction	90% reduction
CO2 Emissions Reduction	85% fewer emissions per person
Employee Time Savings	40% to 60% less time than traditional face-to-face learning
Retention Rates Increase	Up to 60% compared to 8-10% retention rate of typical classroom training
Employee Motivators for Online Learning	Individual learning pace (95%), minimised travelling (84%)
Learner Satisfaction with Online Learning	85% say experience was better or equally as satisfactory as traditional face-to-face

Table 5: L&D Professional Trends

Data Point	Description
L&D Professional Spending More Time with Online Learning	57%
L&D Professional Spending Less Time with Instructor Led Training	37%
Number of People Using Learning Management Systems	73.8 million

Virtual Classroom Facts

1. Virtual classrooms offer flexibility, allowing students to attend classes from anywhere and at any time.
2. Virtual classrooms provide a more interactive learning experience compared to traditional in-person classrooms.
3. Virtual classrooms offer the opportunity to learn from a wider range of experts, as they are not limited by geographical location.
4. Virtual classrooms offer a cost-effective solution for students, as they don’t require any travel expenses.
5. Virtual classrooms offer a more personalized learning experience, as students can work at their own pace.
6. Virtual classrooms provide access to a wider range of resources, such as online libraries and databases.
7. Virtual classrooms offer a more engaging learning environment, as they can incorporate elements such as gamification, simulations, and animations.

Virtual Classroom Benefits

1. Increased Access to Education: Virtual classrooms provide access to education for students who may not have access to traditional in-person classrooms, such as students living in rural areas or students with disabilities.
2. Improved Student Outcomes: Virtual classrooms have been shown to improve student outcomes, as students are able to learn at their own pace and receive immediate feedback.

1. Adoption of Virtual Classrooms

1. The global market for virtual classrooms was valued at $15.16 billion in 2020.
2. The market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8% from 2021 to 2028.
3. In the United States, 74% of K-12 schools have adopted virtual learning.
4. In higher education, 90% of universities have implemented some form of virtual learning.
5. In 2020, the virtual classroom market size in Asia-Pacific was the largest, accounting for over 40% of the global market.

2. Student Satisfaction

6. In a survey of K-12 students, 89% reported that they preferred virtual learning over traditional classroom learning.
7. In a survey of college students, 70% reported that they were satisfied with their virtual learning experience.
8. 79% of K-12 students reported that virtual learning allowed them to learn at their own pace.
9. 68% of college students reported that virtual learning was more convenient than traditional in-person learning.
10. In a survey of K-12 students, 75% reported that virtual learning had a positive impact on their education.

3. Teacher Satisfaction

11. In a survey of K-12 teachers, 69% reported that virtual learning allowed them to be more creative in their teaching methods.
12. 64% of college professors reported that virtual learning allowed them to be more flexible in their teaching styles.
13. 73% of K-12 teachers reported that virtual learning improved student engagement in the classroom.
14. In a survey of college professors, 80% reported that virtual learning improved student participation in class.
15. 65% of K-12 teachers reported that virtual learning reduced their workload.

4. Learning Outcomes

16. In a study of K-12 students, virtual learning was found to improve test scores by 6%.
17. In a study of college students, virtual learning was found to improve overall grades by 4%.
18. In a survey of K-12 students, 84% reported that virtual learning helped them retain information better.
19. In a survey of college students, 77% reported that virtual learning improved their critical thinking skills.
20. In a study of K-12 students, virtual learning was found to improve students’ digital literacy skills by 8%.

5. Technical Challenges

21. In a survey of K-12 students, 25% reported that technology issues were a challenge during virtual learning.
22. In a survey of college students, 18% reported that technology issues were a challenge during virtual learning.
23. In a survey of K-12 teachers, 33% reported that technology issues were a challenge during virtual learning.
24. In a survey of college professors, 28% reported that technology issues were a challenge during virtual learning.
25. In a study of K-12 students, virtual learning was found to increase the digital divide among students, with low-income students being less likely to have access to the necessary technology.