Cloud Computing Assessment for Students' Social Presence in Relation to Satisfaction and Perceived Learning

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Author(s): Marva Mirabolghasemi (Islamic Azad University – Lahijan Branch, Iran), Noorminshah A. Iahad (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia)and Sahar Hosseinikhah Choshaly (Islamic Azad University – Lahijan Branch, Iran)
Copyright: 2018
Pages: 24
Source title: Optimizing Student Engagement in Online Learning Environments
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): A.V. Senthil Kumar (Hindusthan College of Arts and Science, India)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-3634-5.ch003

Keywords: Education / Information Science Reference / Learning Assessment and Measurement / Web-Based Teaching & Learning

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Abstract

Many higher education institutions are hoping to enhance student engagement in learning environment for improving the educational experiences and outcomes. Therefore, providing expectations of learners and using new technology environments to facilitate their teaching and learning activities are prominent to make universities competitive. A solution can be cloud computing which is the newest alternative in current educational environments and has significant impact on teaching and learning. This study explores the cloud-based educational environment and discusses how universities may take advantage of cloud computing in terms of students' social presence in relation to satisfaction and perceived learning. This study conducted a survey consisting of 13 questions among students from a public university in the southern region of peninsular Malaysia. The total number of respondents is 103 students. Through this study, a basis for the investigation of cloud computing in higher education is successfully established.

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