MENA eLearning revenue estimated to reach $560m by 2016

eLearning revenues for the Middle East reached $378m in 2011, while the region's growth rate in eLearning is an impressive 8.2%.

Revenues are estimated to reach $560m by 2016, according to a new Ambient Insight report.

The report showcases the growing popularity of eLearning as the preferred avenue for education by both students and teachers alike.

Understanding the mindset of today's students, 3P Learning has now unveiled its globally popular Mathletics programme in Arabic. Mathletics is a resource designed to increase student engagement and improve mathematical knowledge and application while also developing key computer skills.

The new Mathletics Arabic programme has advanced features, giving students the option to shift between English and Arabic throughout the website. By adding the Arabic bilingual feature, 3P Learning aims to further enhance its users' experience and improve MENA students' numeracy skills. Students can access the website on the following link: mathletics.me

It not just students in the MENA region who benefit from the many strengths of Mathletics, but teachers as well. Apart from being able to control the pace at which students work, Mathletics allows teachers to set the relevant curriculum for students, tailor-making a course to suit their needs. Additionally, an interactive markbook feature allows teachers to monitor progress and raise international standards of education amongst their students.

With technology becoming an indispensable asset for most students today, eLearning proves to be an efficient and inspirational method of learning, transforming what students might consider dry and tedious into entertainment. Not only is information and knowledge packed in an enjoyable format within Mathletics, it also encourages learning at a pace that matches the students' intellectual development.

3.5 million students use Mathletics in over 150 countries, including many schools in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait and many others. Since its creation in 2006, students online have completed over 15 billion questions and curriculum activities.