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Saudi Electronic University: A Role Model in Implementing
Blended Learning; Exploring the Experience of Female
Students in the Department of English Language and
Translation
Dr. Noha A. Alowedi

Abstract

This study explores students’ perceptions of blended learning in a Saudi higher
education institution; namely, the Saudi Electronic University. SEU is the only
university in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that offers undergraduate degree programs
in complete mandatory Blended Learning mode of education in all courses. The study
aims to describe the actual utilization of online learning represented by Blackboard as
the official Learning Management System in SEU and to dictate students’ satisfaction
with the learning experience. The methodology used to achieve this goal was
surveying students’ opinions through sending out online questionnaires. The main
purpose of this study is to consider the students’ feedback, improve what needs
improvements, and keep up the good work if it is considered ‘good work’.

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