Significance of Big Data and Analytics in Higher Education

The purpose and value of higher education is transforming. Technology is strengthening the capabilities of institutions to face the new challenges. Higher education has access to realms of data which can be used to improve decision making. The use of Big Data and analytics in higher education is rel...

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Published in:International journal of computer applications 2013-01, Vol.68 (14), p.21-23
Main Author: Tulasi, B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Decision making
Education
Mathematical analysis
Strengthening
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Summary:The purpose and value of higher education is transforming. Technology is strengthening the capabilities of institutions to face the new challenges. Higher education has access to realms of data which can be used to improve decision making. The use of Big Data and analytics in higher education is relatively new area. The relevance of analytics is profoundly seen in many areas and higher education is no different. This paper examines the role of Big Data and analytics in higher education.
ISSN:0975-8887
0975-8887
DOI:10.5120/11648-7142