Zaydoon Mohammad Hatamleh1, Eslam Najim Badran2, Bilal Mohammad Hatamleh3

(1. Al Ain University of Science and Technology, UAE;

2. Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies, UAE;

3. Abu Dhabi Vocational and Training Institute, UAE)

 

 

Abstract: Cloud computing has become one of the most persuasive emergent technologies to provide anywhere anytime accessibility and scalability. It is an optimized and cost effective platform for various enterprises, including Higher Educational (HE) institutes. The integration of e-learning and cloud computing has shown potential benefits for HE institutes, but poses challenges such as data privacy and security, system integration, training, and the motivation to adopt emerging systems. The aim of this paper is to discuss the integration of cloud computing (service and deployment models) and e-learning to highlight the benefits and challenges of cloud computing for e-learning in HE institutions.

 

Key words: LMS; cloud deployment models; SaaS; PaaS; IaaS

JEL codes: L86, M15