Saudi Electronic University Adopts Blackboard eLearning Solutions

Saudi Electronic University Adopts Blackboard eLearning Solutions PR Newswire RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, July 30, 2012 - Strategic Decision to Expand Distance Teaching and Learning RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, July 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Saudi Electronic University (SeU), the first government e-university in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has selected Blackboard as a strategic partner to support their eLearning requirements. The announcement was made today by Blackboard Inc., a global leader in education technology, and its local partner, BME Holding S.A.L. (BME). Following a formal and extensive evaluation process, which included functional assessment and review of vendors, SeU concluded that Blackboard Learn™, Blackboard's flagship learning management system (LMS), is the most flexible and effective learning platform to meet their needs. SeU found Blackboard solutions to offer advanced functionality and significantly enhanced collaborative learning opportunities compared to competing vendors. Executives at SeU determined that Blackboard solutions would be easier to implement and manage than the alternatives based on the company's strong and proven product support and well- organized, global user community. The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) in Saudi Arabia recognizes that distance learning is critical to the future success of Saudi education expansion and quality.