Elmasry,  Mohamed Abbas, 
    Towards an Effective Management Information Systems for the Blended
Learning Model: A Case from the Egyptian E-Learning University,
    Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences,
    Volume 13,Issue 24,
    2018,
    Pages 10517-10530,
    ISSN 1816-949x,
    jeasci.2018.10517.10530,
    (https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=jeasci.2018.10517.10530)
    Abstract: E-learning in its various forms is the future of flexible and effective learning that takes advantage
of the capabilities of the contemporary technological revolution. At a time when universities are increasingly
using the blended learning model, this study aimed to provide an insight into the management information
systems that support the blended learning process in universities. As evidenced by its name, the Egyptian
University for E-Learning (EELU) was born as an electronic university, so, it did not need digital
transformation like other universities that started with the traditional learning system. EELU adopted the
blended learning model that combines part of the study that takes place face to face and the other part using
E-learning technologies such as virtual classrooms and the like. The main objective of this paper is to shed light
on management information systems in universities that adopt the blended learning model and to take a closer
look at both the learning management system and the university management system through a case study of
EELU where the use of those systems in the university was monitored over a period of approximately five
Years and define the challenges they face. Through EELU case study, the paper shows that the learning
management system and the university information system work independently, there is some compatibility
between the two systems that can be described as a partial compatibility regarding the exchange of data between
one system and another. The paper recommended a step-by-step approach in implementing the information
systems integration strategy within the university.
    Keywords: E-Learning;blended learning;University Management System;Learning Management System;LMS;Moodle;higher education;virtual classes;quality of learning;digital transformation