Middle East & Africa Course Authoring Software Market is expected to reach US$ 101.84 million by 2027

Cloud Segment is Expected to be Fastest Growing During Forecast Period for MEA Region

According to The Insight Partners market research study on “MEA Course Authoring Software Market to 2027 – COVID-19 Impact and Regional Analysis and Forecast by Deployment and End User” is expected to reach US$ 101.84 million by 2027 from US$ 48.92 million in 2019. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 12.1% from 2020 to 2027. The report provides trends prevailing in the MEA course authoring software market along with the drivers and restraints pertaining to the market growth. Surge in artificial intelligence demand is the major factor driving the growth of the MEA course authoring software market. However, issues associated with low dedication in implementation of course authoring tools including encouragement issues hinders the growth of MEA course authoring software market.

The MEA course authoring software market is categorized into deployment, end user, and country. Based on deployment, the market is dominated by the cloud segment throughout the forecast period. The MEA course authoring software market, by the end user, is sub-segmented into educational institutes and enterprises. The educational institutes' segment is anticipated to witness a higher CAGR during the forecast period due to the rising adoption of virtual classrooms and e-learning.

COVID-19 pandemic is badly affecting the MEA region, but this has created new possibilities for the region's course authoring software market. The UAE ministry of education has announced that university teaching will shift online. In Dubai, corporate companies, as well as educational universities, have also been closed. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority has launched a new online platform for learning. The portal has been launched to connect technology and well-being-based organizations with teachers, and students who are teaching and learning from home. In terms of COVID outbreak, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, South Africa, and UAE are some of the major MEA countries with high number of COVID-19 confirmed cases and deaths. The economic and industrial growth of these countries has been affected negatively in the past few months. However, the presence of large young population and closure of educational institutions has been driving the adoption of digital technology solutions in the education sector to deliver uninterrupted teaching and learning processes. Also, In Saudi Arabia, educational institutions have been closed since March 2020. Most of the schools and universities in the country have implemented e-learning programs to allow students to continue their classes. To support university students and members, enhance the quality of learning platforms and virtual classrooms, and better access to national digital services, the Saudi Research and Innovation Network (Maeen) has partnered with the Integrated Telecom Company. 

Adobe Inc.; Articulate Global Inc.; Brainshark, Inc.; Easygenerator; Elucidat; Instructure, Inc.; iSpring Solutions Inc.; LearnWorlds; Lessonly, Inc.; SAP Litmos are among the leading companies in the MEA course authoring software market. The companies are focused on adopting organic growth strategies such as product launches and expansions to sustain their position in the dynamic market. For instance, in 2020, Elucidat patterned with CrossKnowledge, a full learning technology suite, including an LMS provider to assist clients scale and speed up the delivery of eLearning.

The report segments the MEA Course Authoring Software Market follows:

MEA Course Authoring Software Market – By Deployment

• Cloud
• On-Premise

MEA Course Authoring Software Market – By End User

• Educational Institutes
• Enterprises

MEA Course Authoring Software Market – By Country

• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• UAE
• Rest of MEA