Most projects started in late 2000, and run for 2 - 3 years. Eight entries from UK universities were entered. Course Server Software for Online Teaching Roger Atkinson, Murdoch University, maintains a list of links to VLE software and services, and reviews of some of these tools. The number of companies offering multimedia resources for training and education is growing daily. Traditional universities are expanding their services to offer online learning, though private and government-sponsored organizations dominate the training and lifelong learning markets.
Business models vary greatly.
VCampus Corporation VCampus Corporation is based in the USA, though provides a platform to enable businesses, academic institutions and other large organizations to organize and deliver courses in a flexible fashion. It particularly supports distance learning situations. VCampus combines a virtual learning environment with middle ware, enabling student's performances to be tracked. The WGLN was established in 1999, with funding from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg and Marcus and Marianne Wallenberg Foundations. It is carrying out research on how new technologies can assist learning across the globe.