Thavi, R; Jhaveri, R; Narwane, V; Gardas, B and Jafari Navimipour, N (2024) Role of cloud computing technology in the education sector. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 22(1), pp. 182-213. ISSN 1726-0531
Abstract
Purpose: This paper aims to provide a literature review on the cloud-based platforms for the education sectors. The several aspects of cloud computing adoption in education, remote/distance learning and the application of cloud-based design and manufacturing (CBDM) have been studied and theorised. Design/methodology/approach: A four-step methodology was adopted to analyse and categorise the papers obtained through various search engines. Out of 429 research articles, 72 papers were shortlisted for the detailed analysis. Findings: Many factors that influence cloud computing technology adoption in the education sector have been identified in this paper. The research findings on several research items have been tabulated and discussed. Based on the theoretical research done on cloud computing for education, cloud computing for remote/distance learning and CBDM, cloud computing could enhance the educational systems in mainly developing countries and improve the scope for remote/distance learning. Research limitations/implications: This study is limited to papers published only in the past decade from 2011 to 2020. Besides, this review was unable to include journal articles published in different languages. Nevertheless, for the effective teaching and learning process, this paper could help understand the importance and improve the process of adopting cloud computing concepts in educational universities and platforms. Originality/value: This study is a novel one as a research review constituting cloud computing applications in education and extended for remote/distance learning and CBDM, which have not been studied in the existing knowledge base.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | cbdm; cloud computing; decision-making; design education; distance learning; education; education practices; engineering education methods; management; management of technology; remote learning |
| Index terms: | journal, literature review, cloud computing, developing country, distance learning, knowledge base, management of technology, design education, decision-making, methodology, engineering education method, platform, education practice, technology adoption, search engines |
| Subjects: | innovation and technology management, data analysis and analytics, research dissemination and communication, professional education, decision analysis, digital infrastructure, information systems, information science, research methods, development economics, digital design, teaching methods |
| Topics: | Digital Applications, International Construction, Education, Research Practice, Engineering Principles, Risk Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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