Adoption of Cloud Computing in Higher Education Sector: An Overview

Mohammad Al Rawajbeh, Issam Al Hadid and Hassan Al-Zoubi
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Mohammad Al Rawajbeh: Faculty of Science & Information Technology, AL Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
Issam Al Hadid: Department of Business Information Technology, University of Jordan, Aqaba, Jordan
Hassan Al-Zoubi: Faculty of Science & Information Technology, AL Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan

International Journal of Technology and Engineering Studies, 2019, vol. 5, issue 1, 23-29

Abstract: Cloud Computing (CC) stared playing an effective role in enhancements the quality of education in higher institutions. This technology provides many internet-based valuable services without need for owning additional equipment or installing new software with minimum cost. This research aims to highlight the main challenges and concerns of using CC, not only focusing on the benefits. The research presents a systematic review of CC concepts, models, services and there positive effect and significant impact on higher education institutions. The result of conducted analysis found that there are many challenges and concern which have to be overcome before deciding adopt the CC in Higher education environment. Transition to CC model must be done a cording to a comprehensive plan which handles the different sources of challenges. Concerns and challenges are classified and each subcategory is discussed. The guidelines and recommendations which offered by this research can lead to overcome many challenges and clarify the roadmap of successful adoption of CC in high education institutions.

Keywords: CC; higher education; adoption of CC; cloud technology; service model (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.20469/ijtes.5.10004-1

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