Rapid authoring tools create elearning materials efficiently and quickly. This process, known as rapid authoring, involves manipulating existing paper-based or electronic content with rapid authoring tools. Instead of creating content from scratch, rapid authoring focuses on quickly updating existing materials, making it a faster and more cost effective solution. These tools typically come with templates and resources that simplify updating content. This approach is particularly beneficial for businesses that regularly update their training materials, as it allows them to produce high quality elearning content without the expense of hiring a professional elearning development team.