{"title":"An E-learning System Architecture based on Cloud Computing","authors":"Md. Anwar Hossain Masud, Xiaodi Huang","volume":62,"journal":"International Journal of Information and Communication Engineering","pagesStart":255,"pagesEnd":260,"ISSN":"1307-6892","URL":"https:\/\/publications.waset.org\/pdf\/1057","abstract":"<p>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.<\/p>\r\n","references":"[1] F. Jian, \"Cloud computing based distance education outlook\", China electronic education, 2009.10, Totally 273, pp.39-42.\r\n[2] R. Hua, \"Teaching Information System Based on Cloud Computing\",\r\nComputer and Telecommunications, 2010.02, pp. 42-43.\r\n[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.\r\n[4] T. Jian, F. Lijian, G. 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