Cloud Computing And Some Scenarios For Its Application In Universities

Selçukcan Erol Ç., Kartal Karataş E., Özen Z., Gülseçen S.

European Researcher, vol.30, no.9, pp.1515-1526, 2012 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 30 Issue: 9
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Journal Name: European Researcher
  • Journal Indexes: Academic Search Premier, CAB Abstracts, ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Veterinary Science Database, Directory of Open Access Journals, DIALNET
  • Page Numbers: pp.1515-1526
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Cloud computing is a new technology and a new trend. In recent years most of organisations start to choose their cloud models. The educational institutions, especially universities, cannot ignore the huge amount of benefits that cloud computing may bring them. In this paper, we are explaining in details the concept of cloud computing, its models and usage areas, its working principle, its advantages and disadvantages. We specifically focus on its importance for universities by giving examples for its implementation in e-Learning.