Massive Open Online Courses and Cloud Computing

TL;DR

This paper explores how cloud computing enables and influences the development of MOOCs, analyzing their business models, service types, and the relationship between cloud services and online learning platforms.

Contribution

It provides an analysis of MOOC business models and their connection to cloud computing services, highlighting the integration of cloud infrastructure in e-learning.

Findings

MOOCs leverage cloud computing for scalable delivery.

Different service models support various MOOC business strategies.

The study reveals a strong relationship between cloud services and MOOC platforms.

Abstract

One of the most important areas of todays computer technology is Cloud Computing. Benefits of Cloud Computing in various areas cannot be ignored. One field affected by the opportunities provided by Cloud Computing is education. MOOC emerged as a result of opportunities in the field of learning provided by cloud computing. With the ever-increasing demand in recent years, MOOCs are considered to have a promising place in e-learning. Thus, the MOOC model will be investigated as a business model. Customer types, services provided, the sources of income will be analyzed and tabulated. It will be aimed to reveal its relationship with platform and software service among the service models of computing. It was aimed with this study to present the relationship between Cloud Computing and MOOC learning method.