Cloud technologies: analysis, perspectives, implementations

Abstract

The article is devoted to the study of the peculiarities of the implementation and prospects of using cloud technologies in the educational process. The concept of "cloud technologies" is considered.  It has been established that cloud technologies offer an alternative to traditional forms of organization of the educational process, creating opportunities for personal learning, interactive classes and collective teaching. It was determined that "clouds" have their advantages and disadvantages. Their study was conducted in the educational process. The main competencies of the student of education, which can be formed in the cloud environment, have been studied. A brief review of the most common cloud platforms that are used in the higher education system today is carried out. The prospects of their use are outlined. The use of cloud technologies by institutions of higher education is a promising direction in the field of higher education, which allows to increase the efficiency of higher education and reduce the costs of its maintenance. With the help of cloud technologies, fast and secure access to services used in the educational process is provided. The use of cloud technologies gives educational institutions a significant competitive advantage over other universities that do not fully use modern technologies.