A Modified Acceptance Model for Cloud Computing Adoption in Higher Educational Institutes for Developing Countries

Abstract

In developing countries the problem of providing the appropriate IT support for students and staff is common as a result of financial limitation and inadequate training. To resolve this issue, the Cloud Computing is introduced to offer a variety of applications and services dedicated for higher educational institutes which could be a solution if it is adopted and employed properly. In this research a modified acceptance model for cloud computing adoption within higher educational institutes in developing countries is proposed and evaluated