Using cloud computing services in e-learning process: Benefits and challenges

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 893-909 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abderrahim El Mhouti ◽  
Mohamed Erradi ◽  
Azeddine Nasseh
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Computing Services ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Cloud Computing Services ◽  
Process Benefits

Harnessing Cloud Computing Services for E-Learning Systems in Higher Education

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 18-30
Author(s):  
Abderrahim El Mhouti ◽  
Mohamed Erradi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Learning Systems ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Computing Services ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Cloud Computing Services ◽  
Learning Platforms ◽  
Basic Infrastructure ◽  
Common Architecture

The use of e-learning suggests the use of ICT to enhance the quality of learning and teaching. However, many higher education institutions, does not have e-learning platforms, resources and infrastructure necessary to implement this type of training. This is due to the need for high cost of basic infrastructure and applications challenges related projects it has to face. This article puts forward an overview on what is the current state of the use of cloud computing in e-learning in higher education context, where the use of computers is increasingly intensive. The article analyzes e-learning systems challenges and trends, the convenience of cloud computing for e-learning and the key benefits of e-learning on the cloud. The article exposes also some application solutions using cloud computing in e-learning for higher education, by presenting the most common architecture that has been adopted. Finally, this article discusses issues related to the implementation of cloud-based e-learning systems and presents some potential ways to overcome them.

Strategic Planning for Cloud Computing Adoption in STEM Education

2019 ◽  
pp. 459-469
Author(s):  
Alan S. Weber
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Stem Education ◽  
Network Access ◽  
Configurable Computing ◽  
Computing Services ◽  
Cloud Computing Adoption ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Management Effort ◽  
Cloud Computing Services ◽  
And Mathematics

This chapter describes effective strategic analysis and implementation methods for the adoption of cloud computing services (infrastructure, platforms, and software) in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. The benefits of cloud computing, including lower costs, scalability and virtualization capabilities, have been recognized and adopted by major educational, governmental and research institutions internationally during the last five years. However, the term ‘cloud computing' was only recently clarified in 2011 in the NIST's standard definition published by Mell and Grance (2012) as “a model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources (e.g., networks, servers, storage, applications, and services) that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction.” Despite the increasing clarity in defining cloud computing, the deployment models can be complex, encompassing hybrid, public, community and private cloud frameworks, all with varying levels of privacy, security, and trust. Data format, integrity, and portability as well as geographical server location represent additional factors that educational institutions must weigh when they consider adopting a cloud solution for their educational needs. The chapter provides advice on how to strategically plan for the use of cloud computing services and how to identify, weigh and assess the various factors in decision-making. Just as with e-learning when it was found at the end of the 1990s that purely online technological approaches were not as effective as pedagogical models (blended learning) which took into account human factors such as student motivation, teacher training, technological illiteracy, etc., the author suggests that a holistic technology adoption process that includes needs assessment and stakeholder engagement will be the most successful.

Harnessing Cloud Computing Services for E-Learning Systems in Higher Education

2021 ◽  
pp. 1466-1480
Author(s):  
Abderrahim El Mhouti ◽  
Mohamed Erradi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Learning Systems ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Computing Services ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Cloud Computing Services ◽  
Learning Platforms ◽  
Basic Infrastructure ◽  
Common Architecture

The use of e-learning suggests the use of ICT to enhance the quality of learning and teaching. However, many higher education institutions, does not have e-learning platforms, resources and infrastructure necessary to implement this type of training. This is due to the need for high cost of basic infrastructure and applications challenges related projects it has to face. This article puts forward an overview on what is the current state of the use of cloud computing in e-learning in higher education context, where the use of computers is increasingly intensive. The article analyzes e-learning systems challenges and trends, the convenience of cloud computing for e-learning and the key benefits of e-learning on the cloud. The article exposes also some application solutions using cloud computing in e-learning for higher education, by presenting the most common architecture that has been adopted. Finally, this article discusses issues related to the implementation of cloud-based e-learning systems and presents some potential ways to overcome them.

Strategic Planning for Cloud Computing Adoption in STEM Education

2016 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan S. Weber
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Stem Education ◽  
Network Access ◽  
Configurable Computing ◽  
Computing Services ◽  
Cloud Computing Adoption ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Management Effort ◽  
Cloud Computing Services ◽  
And Mathematics

This chapter describes effective strategic analysis and implementation methods for the adoption of cloud computing services (infrastructure, platforms, and software) in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. The benefits of cloud computing, including lower costs, scalability and virtualization capabilities, have been recognized and adopted by major educational, governmental and research institutions internationally during the last five years. However, the term ‘cloud computing' was only recently clarified in 2011 in the NIST's standard definition published by Mell and Grance (2012) as “a model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources (e.g., networks, servers, storage, applications, and services) that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction.” Despite the increasing clarity in defining cloud computing, the deployment models can be complex, encompassing hybrid, public, community and private cloud frameworks, all with varying levels of privacy, security, and trust. Data format, integrity, and portability as well as geographical server location represent additional factors that educational institutions must weigh when they consider adopting a cloud solution for their educational needs. The chapter provides advice on how to strategically plan for the use of cloud computing services and how to identify, weigh and assess the various factors in decision-making. Just as with e-learning when it was found at the end of the 1990s that purely online technological approaches were not as effective as pedagogical models (blended learning) which took into account human factors such as student motivation, teacher training, technological illiteracy, etc., the author suggests that a holistic technology adoption process that includes needs assessment and stakeholder engagement will be the most successful.

scholarly journals Application of cloud computing services in e-learning

2013 ◽  
Vol 54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jurgita Lieponienė
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Computing Services ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Cloud Computing Services

According different authors article analyses the importance of cloud computing services in e-learning, examines different cloud computing services types. This article provides an overview of each type of cloud computing services and assesses their application in e-learning.

Cloud Computing in Library

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 94-112
Author(s):  
Angelė Pečeliūnaitė
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Scientific Community ◽  
Digital Age ◽  
International Experience ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Library Services ◽  
General Activity ◽  
Computing Services ◽  
Cloud Computing Services

The article analyses the possibility of how Cloud Computing can be used by libraries to organise activities online. In order to achieve a uniform understanding of the essence of technology SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS, the article discusses the Cloud Computing services, which can be used for the relocation of libraries to the Internet. The improvement of the general activity of libraries in the digital age, the analysis of the international experience in the libraries are examples. Also the article discusses the results of a survey of the Lithuanian scientific community that confirms that 90% of the scientific community is in the interest of getting full access to e-publications online. It is concluded that the decrease in funding for libraries, Cloud Computing can be an economically beneficial step, expanding the library services and improving their quality.

One Implementation Method of Trust Evaluation Tool Used on Cloud Computing Service

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 223-231
Author(s):  
Shengju Yang
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Access Control ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Trust Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Tool ◽  
Computing Services ◽  
Business Goals ◽  
Cloud Computing Service ◽  
Cloud Computing Services

In order to solve the trust problems between users and cloud computing service providers in cloud computing services, the existing trust evaluation technology and access control technology in the cloud computing service are analyzed. And the evaluation index of cloud computing is also analyzed. Users can calculate the relevant indicators of cloud computing service according to their own business goals, and choose the appropriate cloud computing services according to their own trust need. In addition, the reliability assessment method of users based on the service process is proposed. Cloud computing access control system can be used for user credibility evaluation, and it can handle user access requests according to user's creditability. In the study, a cloud computing service trust evaluation tool is designed, and the modeling and architecture designs of trust evaluation are also given. The effectiveness of the method is verified by experiments on cloud computing service evaluation methods.

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