MathCloud: A Discrete Cloud Implementation to Enhance Learning Experience in Mathematics

Abstract

Education systems all over the world have seen an unprecedented transformation, modernization, innovation and implementation of modern technological aids to enhance teaching experience. A modern classroom in higher education is not same as it used to be some 20 years back, needless to mention how much of transformation has taken place during last two decades of technological revolution especially in the area of information and communications technology. The implementation of cloud computing, big data, IoT, machine learning and other innovative technologies in educational system at different institutions all over the world has brought startling alterations to teaching and learning to yield more results and enhance teaching experience. Although the use of the modern technologies like cloud, big data and IoT is already seen in many premiere institutions and educational establishments all over the world however it is not as prevalent as expected and required in this golden age of information and communications technology. This research emphasizes the need for use of innovative technologies in teaching and learning and more specifically exhibits the challenges faced by teachers in higher education to make students comprehend the complex mathematical problems and use of technology like cloud computing to resolve and decrease the complexity of the problems. This research focuses more on the students of higher education in Sultanate of Oman and more specifically the problems that are faced by them in comprehending mathematical concepts and how innovative technologies can be provided as an aid to help cater these problems of the students. This research is a mere effort to use modern technology like cloud computing and machine learning to facilitate students and enhance teaching experience.