Virtual Learning Environments (VLE) such as Moodle are used in cloud computing environments.
I want to know cases of performance analysis, personal use, problems, etc.
Cases used in large scale (or not), when deploying a VLE in a cloud.
See the attached publication that may assist. I will provide yet another one you may use as well.
Dawson, M. E., & Al Saeed, I. (2012). Use of Open Source Software and Virtualization in Academia to Enhance Higher Education Everywhere. Cutting-edge Technologies in Higher Education, 6, 283-313.
ABSTRACT As costs around the world continue to rise for education, institutions must become innovative in the ways they teach and grow students. To do this effectively, professors and administrative staff should push toward the utilization of Open Source Software (OSS) and virtual tools to enhance or supplement currently available tools. In developing countries, OSS applications would allow students the ability to learn critical technological skills for success at small fraction of the cost. OSS also provides faculty members the ability to dissect source code and prepare students for low-level software development. It is critical that all institutions look at alternatives in providing training and delivering educational material regardless of limitations going forward as the world continues to be more global due to the increased use of technologies everywhere. Doing this could provide a means of shortening the education gap in many countries. Through reviewing the available technology, possible implementations of these technologies, and the application of these items in graduate coursework could provide a starting point in integrating these tools into academia. When administrators or faculty debate the possibilities of OSS, gaming, and simulation tools, this applied research provides a guide for changing the ability to develop students that will be competitive on a global level.
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Also see below.
Dawson, M., Wright, J., & Abramson, J. (2013). TRANSFORMING INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION WITH VIRTUALIZATION. ICERI2013 Proceedings, 2679-2682.
ABSTRACT Open source software (OSS) in academia can have multiple types of implementations and positive returns. This paper explores the use of OSS as a method to teach entrepreneurship concepts and practices to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) majors. OSS allows for individuals to contribute and provide support services for applications. This will allow students to gain expertise in low level design, software project management, and software consulting services in order to successfully deploy their own spin off company. Covered in this submission will be examples of how the Linux software project development groups, mobile application development, video game design, and support services can be used in the classroom. These examples will serve as the base for any additions or changes in curriculum development, and design to aid institutions in deploying innovative programs in technology entrepreneurship to STEM students.
Conference Paper Transforming Information Systems and Computer Science Educat...
I have no much idea about the cloud services but definitely in my institute we are using it. We have about less than 1000 students who are using the VLE.
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