Author : N. Harika 1
Date of Publication :18th April 2018
Abstract: Currently the variety of possibilities of browsing the Web either via PCs, tablets or mobile phones has allowed learners to have access to a large repository of learning resources. However, given that most E-learning platforms, mainly used by universities and academic institutions around the world, do not actively follow the technological development as they usually require a lot of hardware and software resources, having recourse to Cloud computing technologies will certainly change the way applications are designed and accessed, and will, at the same time, contribute in cutting down costs. In this respect, the use of Web 2.0 technologies, which have completely revolutionized the way in which individuals communicate, are capable of enhancing the ways both learning and teaching are conducted. Our objective in this paper is, two-fold: examine the current state and the challenges of using Cloud technologies in E-learning environments propose a Cloud-based service that would monitor and foster students' learning and provide educators with recommendations to improve platforms and resources.
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