This textbook helps students and educators prepare for the future by studying and teaching in the cloud and learning how to use modern cloud computing resources to process and analyze data and access the latest technologies with a modern browser. It also helps students and universities reduce costs while accessing the latest technologies.

Dr. Xuebin Wei is an associate professor at James Madison University (JMU) and an AWS Academy Certified Educator. He earned a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Georgia in 2015. Dr. Wei has developed a series of cloud-based technology courses that promote an engaged and inclusive learning environment and help current students prepare for future careers. He was selected as a Faculty Ambassador of the AWS Educate Cloud Ambassador Program and received JMU Excellence in Teaching and Learning with Technology Award in 2019.

Dr. Xinyue Ye is the Harold L. Adams Endowed Professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning, Department of Geography, and Department of Computer Science & Engineering at Texas A&M University-College Station, where he directs the Center for Geospatial Sciences, Applications, and Technology. Dr. Ye received his Ph.D. in Geography from the University of California - Santa Barbara and San Diego State University in 2010. He is a Fellow of the American Association of Geographers and a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.

Introduction. Set up a Free Cloud-based Learning Environment. Introduction to Python Programming and Data Analytics. Data Collection and Storage. Data Process and Query. Data Visualization. Conclusion.