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Free and Open Source Cloud Computing Technology

Free and Open Source Cloud Computing Technology
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Author(s): Lee Chao (University of Houston – Victoria, USA)
Copyright: 2016
Pages: 17
Source title: Handbook of Research on Cloud-Based STEM Education for Improved Learning Outcomes
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Lee Chao (University of Houston - Victoria, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-9924-3.ch010

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Abstract

This chapter covers the free and open source cloud computing technology and its application in Web-based IT education. It discusses the difficulties in teaching online IT courses. One of the technologies that can be used to overcome these difficulties is cloud computing. This chapter focuses on cloud based online teaching infrastructure created with free and open source cloud computing. It provides some strategies in developing various cloud based computer labs for hands-on practice required by IT courses. A case study is used to illustrate the use of the free and open source cloud technology in e-learning.

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