A Comparison of the Utilization of E-learning Management Systems in the Republic of Ireland and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A Case Study (2015)

Abstract

The authors of this paper investigated the number of proprietary and commercial learning management systems in the Republic of Ireland and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. To identify and tally the systems in use, authors conducted web searches followed by email and interview follow-ups. After investigating (31) institutions in the Republic of Ireland, and (46) of institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the authors learned that each country had chosen a different system for the majority of their work. The research examines both self-developed and commercial systems and looks at which is used more. The study analyses many higher education institutions using both types of E-learning systems. The study works to answer the following questions: • What is the most widely used learning management system used in Saudi and Irish universities? • What is the most widely used learning management system used by teachers in Saudi and Irish universities? • What is the most widely used learning management system used by students in Saudi and Irish universities? The research works to provide information for a part of the educational field that has not been studied extensively.