Applications and Derivable Benefits of Cloud Based Mobile Learning Platform in Nigeria Higher Institutions
Mobile computing involves the use of portable handheld devices having network connections to access online resources via the internet. With mobile computing people can collaborate from various remote locations, they can be involved in online forums, conferences, chats and distance learning. Mobile learning or M learning presently is a more efficient, effective and convenient learning method. But as the education contents and resources as well as number of users and services increases, it becomes challenging deploying the m learning technique. This is where cloud computing comes into play as it provides a more reliable, scalable and dynamic computing platform for the end users. In this paper, a new platform for cloud based mobile learning is presented where mobile and wireless devices are used for its implementation. This new learning method can be applied in higher institutions or any other environment where teaching and learning takes place, with particular interest in the Engineering discipline. The various applications and numerous benefits of mobile computing especially in the area of mobile learning are outlined in this paper. This platform can be applied everywhere where there is a need for teaching and learning in higher education with particular interests in the Engineering discipline. The various applications and numerous benefits of mobile computing especially in the area of mobile learning are outlined in this paper. KeywordsCloud, Internet, Learning, Mobile, Wireless, Communication.