The Blackboard Learning System has undergone several iterations, and new uses have arisen as some educational institutions move from augmentation of traditional classroom learning to supporting full online and virtual campus education.
From the late 2000s, the product has also faced competition from free and/or open source competitors such as Edvelop[28] or Moodle.[29] Innstructure Canvas is the largest private competitor and is increasing market share—according to one source in October 2015 two institutions are moving to it every week.[30]