The Effectiveness of Cloud-Based E-Learning towards Quality of Academic Services: An Omanis’ Expert View

Abstract

Abstract-The purpose of this paper is to understand the importance, relevance and the need of implementing CloudBased E-Learning (CBEL) in Higher education institutions (HEIs) in Oman. The paper maintains its emphasis on addressing the effectiveness of the cloud based e-learning system and also takes into account the activities of comparing and contrasting the before and after effects of the implementation of the CBEL on higher educational sector in Oman. Method: The methodological approach of this paper follows qualitative approach of data collection and the data analysis techniques used in this paper are interpretivist approach and thematic analysis. Results and Findings: The data analysis techniques used in this research paper helped in understanding and gathering meaningful insights relating to the need and significance of implementing CBEL in educational sectors.

The cloud computing systems’ adoption in the higher education sector in Oman in light of the COVID-19 pandemic

“…It is noteworthy that the Omani higher education system has been undergoing substantial reforms and developments for the past few decades. This period witnessed a significant increase in high school graduates and the government had successfully managed to accommodate them into the higher education institutions at various levels [3], and the government is well determined to maintain this trend even during the COVID-19 outbreak.…”

“…With regards the education sector, the e-learning or cloud computing system practice could be either synchronous or asynchronous [3]. Synchronous e-learning is a live online class, where there is an interaction between the participants via the internet platform (e.g., Microsoft Team, Google Class, Zoom, Skype, YouTube live, and Facebook live).…”

Fit-Viability Approach for E-Learning Based Cloud Computing Adoption in Higher Education Institutions: A Conceptual Model

“…A research proposition that emphasized quantitative information in the study has been gathered for this research as a product. It will empower us to innovatively and responsively measure the reaction of a humongous sample across multiple universities/colleges in the reigns of Oman in an exquisitely proficient and ideal gesture [57]. The researcher [57] proposed that evidence of the interlink amongst variables will solemnly be investigated in an extensively empirical correlation scrutiny format using quantitative knowledge.…”

“…It will empower us to innovatively and responsively measure the reaction of a humongous sample across multiple universities/colleges in the reigns of Oman in an exquisitely proficient and ideal gesture [57]. The researcher [57] proposed that evidence of the interlink amongst variables will solemnly be investigated in an extensively empirical correlation scrutiny format using quantitative knowledge. Prefatory knowledge for examining the suggested model was gathered by means of a survey distributed online through the Survey Monkey tool.…”

The Implementation of Computer based Test on BYOD and Cloud Computing Environment

“…Some researchers also suggest using cloud computing through a teacher training program [12]. Although the implementation of cloud computing on education seem promising and useful [13], some questions need to be answered:…”