SMALL STEPS FOR CLOUD COMPUTING TOWARDS THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION
SMALL STEPS FOR CLOUD COMPUTING TOWARDS THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION

Summary/Abstract: The association between cloud computing and education might seem to be incomprehensible, mostly because only a small number of users and publishers alike belong to the education domain. Cloud computing commonly relates to the business environment, as a means of enhancing efficiency. But universities are also interested in increasing efficiency during times of economic crisis and especially when it lasts. Furthermore, the idea of applying cloud computing in this field arose from the perspective of collaboration and stronger relationship between institutions located in different areas of countries. There are several issues that occur and make educational parameters unattainable. Such a list could include small classrooms, lack or resources, short-handed staff, lack of adequate teachers. This is the scenario where cloud computing can be utilized in order to improve education standards and activities. The end result will be to curb the above problems and instead, boost performance. Regarding the benefits and risks of cloud computing, educational institutions can mitigate risks by carefully selecting the provider and by closely monitoring the evolution of the process. As for the benefits, an important advantage derives from the possibility to ensure efficient and inexpensive data management, flexibility and better security for IT departments. Due to the use of cloud computing, educational institutions acquire powerful software and massive computing resources when and where they are necessary. It is important to reiterate the education philosophy if we aim to point out the place that cloud computing deserves in the current area of education. The essence is knowledge which brings advancement, achievement and success.

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