Cloud Computing Performance Evaluation Model for Open and Distance Learners in Nigeria

The increasing need for fast, secure and dynamic processing of information has necessitated the wide scale adoption of cloud computing. The educational sector especially the open and distance learning institutions are not left out of the need for distributed technology. This study presented a model that provided insight into the pre and post usage adoption variables associated with cloud computing adoption and performance in open and distance learning (ODL) setting. Partial Least Square (PLS) was adapted to test seven hypotheses on the causal relationship between the variables. Five out of the seven hypotheses were supported. The pre-usage and satisfaction oriented constructs showed more significant contributions in determining performance impact than the task technology fit oriented constructs. The study also provided insights on user preferences for decision making by educational institutions, service providers, business owners and government. Keywords: Cloud Computing, TUSPEM, Performance, Utilization, Cost, Ease Of Use