Organizational Factors in the Adoption of Cloud Computing in E-Learning

Abstract

Information and communication technology (ICT) plays a significant role in education. Cloud computing is a relatively new technology in ICT. It has drastically changed the way ICT services are used in organisations. In education sector, many education institutions have started to recognise the usefulness and importance of adopting cloud computing technology, and some have started to adopt the technology in the organisation. There are several issues that must be taken into account when adopting cloud computing. They encompass technological factors, environmental factors and organisational factors. This paper aims to highlights the organisational factors within the context of cloud computing adoption in education, focusing on the e-learning domain area.

Empirical Studies of Cloud Computing in Education: A Systematic Literature Review

“…From the synthesis of evidence, we found there are fourteen (14) studies that have investigated various aspects relating to adoption of cloud computing in educational sector [5], [6], [10], [13], [17], [18], [20], [22], [23], [24], [28], [30], [35], [36]. In general, studies have shown that there is a growing interest from students and universities to move to the cloud.…”

“…In [22], the study aims to investigate the organizational factors influencing the adoption of cloud computing in education focusing on the e-learning system. The authors proposed four (4) organizational elements that should be considered for adopting cloud computing in education institutions: a) needs assessment, b) readiness assessment, c) organisational change, d) budgeting and return on investment (ROI).…”

The Barriers and Enablers of the Educational Cloud: A Doctoral Student Perspective

“…inertia, since migrating from the traditional system to a new cloud system may unexpectedly change their roles and responsibilities, as well as the ways about performing their job [49] [50] [51]; Migration issues: migrating to the cloud can put HEIs' data at risk. Vendor lock-in can restrictaccess to the systems or data hosted by the cloud provider [52], and in the worst case a potential loss of data;…”

Benefits and Challenges of Cloud Computing Adoption and Usage in Higher Education

“…Factors hindering acceptance of using cloud services in university: a case study Yuvaraj 2016Determining factors for the adoption of cloud computing in developing countries: A case study of Indian academic libraries Table 2 presents the main issues deduced from the SLR. From the synthesis of evidence, it was deduced that 10 of the 20 studies for inclusion explicitly explored the benefits and challenges of CC adoption in education (Al-Badi et al, 2017;Alharthi et al, 2015;Kihara & Gichoya, 2014;Mokhtar et al, 2014;Mouyabi, 2015;Sultan, 2010;Surya & Surendro, 2014;Tantatsanawong et al, 2011;Wu et al, 2013;Yuvaraj, 2016). Generally, these studies have demonstrated a growing interest from Universities and their students to migrate to the cloud.…”

“…Similarly, in Mokhtar et al (2014) the organisational factors impacting the adoption of CC in HE, with particular focus on e-learning systems were explored. Four key organisational elements for adopting CC in HEIs were identified: 1) needs assessment, 2) readiness assessment, 3) organisational change, 4) budgeting and return on investment (ROI).…”