An E-learning System Architecture based on Cloud Computing
The massive proliferation of affordable computers, Internet broadband connectivity and rich education content has created a global phenomenon in which information and communication technology (ICT) is being used to transform education. Therefore, there is a need to redesign the educational system to meet the needs better. The advent of computers with sophisticated software has made it possible to solve many complex problems very fast and at a lower cost. This paper introduces the characteristics of the current E-Learning and then analyses the concept of cloud computing and describes the architecture of cloud computing platform by combining the features of E-Learning. The authors have tried to introduce cloud computing to e-learning, build an e-learning cloud, and make an active research and exploration for it from the following aspects: architecture, construction method and external interface with the model.
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comparisons and some thoughts on research issues," Ieee Asia-pasific
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Introductory Control Engineering Course“, IEEE Transactions on
Education, Volume: PP, Issue: 99, 2011.
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Based on an Integration between Cloud Computing and Web2.0”, Proc.
IEEE International Symposium on Signal Processing and Information
Technology (ISSPIT), pages 48-55, 2011.
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on Cloud Architecture Model: A Proposal”, Proc. International
Conference on Signal and Image Processing (ICSIP), pages 534-537,
2010.
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middleware”, Programmer, 2010.05. pp.68,69.
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Mobile Communications, 2010, No. 8, pp.76-79.
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Cloud Computing Concepts and Techniques”, Journal of Medical
Informatics, 2010, Vol.31, No.3, pp.6-9.
[1] F. Jian, "Cloud computing based distance education outlook", China electronic education, 2009.10, Totally 273, pp.39-42.
[2] R. Hua, "Teaching Information System Based on Cloud Computing",
Computer and Telecommunications, 2010.02, pp. 42-43.
[3] Y. Juan, S. Yi-xiang, "The Initial Idea of New Learning Society which Based on Cloud Computing", Modern Educational Technology, Vol.20, No.1, 2010, pp.14-17.
[4] T. Jian, F. Lijian, G. Tao, "Cloud computing-based Design of Network
Teaching System", Journal of TaiYuan Urban Vocational college, Mar.
2010, pp.159-160.
[5] Y. Zhongze, "The basic principles of cloud computing and its impact on
education", Satellite TV and Broadband Multimedia, 2010.6, pp.67-70.
[6] W. Xiaomei, J. Xiaoqiang, "Cloud computing on the Impact of Higher
Education", Science & Technology Information, 2010.10, pp.397-398.
[7] Z. Zhong-ping, L. Hui-cheng, "The Development and Exploring of
E- Learning System on Campus Network"´╝îJournal of Shanxi
Teacher-s University (Natural Science Edition), Vol.18, No.1, Mar.
2004, pp.36-40.
[8] W. Jianmin, "Campus Network's E-learning Mode", New Curriculum
Research, 2007.08, pp.84-86.
[9] Y. Wei, Y. Rong, "Research of an E-learning System Model Based on
Agent", Computer Engineering and Applications, Nov. 2004, pp.156-
158.
[10] A. Gladun, J. Rogushina, F. Garcia-Sanchez, R. Martinez-Bejar, J.
Tomas Fernandez-Breis, "An application of intelligent techniques and
semantic web technologies in e-learning environments", Expert Systems
with Applications 36, 2009, 922-1931.
[11] Y. Li, S. Yang, J. Jiang, M. Shi, "Build grid-enabled large-scale
collaboration environment in e-learning grid", Expert Systems with
Applications 31,2006, 742-754.
[12] Z. Chengyun, "Cloud Security: The security risks of cloud computing,
models and strategies", Programmer, May.2010, pp.71-73.
[13] B. Hayes, "Cloud computing," Comm. Acm, vol. 51, no. 7, pp. 9- 11,
2008.
[14] E. Tuncay, "Effective use of Cloud computing in educational
institutions," Procedia Social Behavioral Sciences, p. 938-942, 2010.
[15] R. Buyya, C.S. Yeo & S.Venugopal, "Market-oriented Cloud computing: Vision, hype, and reality of delivering IT services as computing utilities," 10th Ieee Int. Conf. High Performance Comput. Comm., p. 5–13, 2009.
[16] M. Lijun, W.K. Chan & T.H. Tse, "A tale of Clouds: Paradigm
comparisons and some thoughts on research issues," Ieee Asia-pasific
Services Comput. Conf., Apscca08, pp. 464–469, 2008.
[17] K. Praveena& T. Betsy, "Application of Cloud Computing in
Academia," Iup J. Syst. Management, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 50–54, 2009.
[18] K.A. Delic & J.A. Riley, "Enterprise Knowledge Clouds," Next
Generation Km Syst. Int. Conf. Inform., Process, Knowledge
Management, Cancun, Mexico, pp. 49–53, 2009.
[19] J. A. Méndez and E. J. González, “Implementing Motivational Features
in Reactive Blended Learning: Application to an
Introductory Control Engineering Course“, IEEE Transactions on
Education, Volume: PP, Issue: 99, 2011.
[20] S. Ouf, M. Nasr, and Y. Helmy, „An Enhanced E-Learning Ecosystem
Based on an Integration between Cloud Computing and Web2.0”, Proc.
IEEE International Symposium on Signal Processing and Information
Technology (ISSPIT), pages 48-55, 2011.
[21] D. Chandran and S. Kempegowda, „Hybrid E-learning Platform based
on Cloud Architecture Model: A Proposal”, Proc. International
Conference on Signal and Image Processing (ICSIP), pages 534-537,
2010.
[22] L. Huanying, “Value and understanding for cloud computing based on
middleware”, Programmer, 2010.05. pp.68,69.
[23] F. feng, “Cloud-based IT infrastructure of next-generation telecom”,
Mobile Communications, 2010, No. 8, pp.76-79.
[24] H. Xin-ping, Z. Zhi-mei ， D. Jian, “Medical Informatization Based on
Cloud Computing Concepts and Techniques”, Journal of Medical
Informatics, 2010, Vol.31, No.3, pp.6-9.
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