The Usage of Cloud Computing in Education

Authors

  • Mohammed Nofan Tikrit University
  • Amar Sakran University of Information Technology and Communications (UOITC)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25195/ijci.v42i1.87

Keywords:

Cloud computing; educational institution; SaaS; PaaS; IaaS

Abstract

Cloud computing-based technology has become in many modern organizations concerned with education
institutions. It will likely have a significant impact on the educational environment in the future. Universities take
advantage of available cloud applications offered by service providers and enable their own users/students to perform
business and academic tasks.
In this paper, reviewing what the cloud computing infrastructure will provide, a literature review providing the
context from the infrastructure, application and services aspect of cloud computing, it was also look for the answers of its
benefits to higher education institutions and different educational uses. Also introduce cloud computing to educators
and help them to gain a better understanding of the conception of cloud technology and its impact on teaching and learning in
institutions.

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Author Biographies

Mohammed Nofan, Tikrit University

Department of Computer Science

College of Computer Science and Mathematics

Amar Sakran, University of Information Technology and Communications (UOITC)

Information Technology Center

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Published

2016-12-31

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 1 (2016): Iraqi Journal for Computers and Informatics

Section

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