Abstract
The simplicity and minimal cost of mobile phones make them more suitable for use among students and educators across the world. The integration of mobile technology in a university context has been found to provide a superior learning environment compared to the traditional classroom lecture. Yet, there are several challenges that may delay the adoption of m-learning and postpone the revolution it promised. Arab Gulf Countries (AGC), like other developing countries, are encountering challenges linked to the acceptance and adoption of m-learning. Therefore, it is vital to examine the factors driving the adoption of m-learning among instructors and students in these countries. This paper identified the influential factors affecting m-learning adoption among students in Arab Gulf universities. The challenges of adopting m-learning were also identified. A systematic literature review was conducted to explore the current evidence on the use of m-learning in AGC. The results showed different factors (mostly cultural and social) that contribute to m-learning acceptance/adoption in Arab Gulf universities. Findings from this study can aid educational policy makers with planning and implementing effective m-learning programs.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 3163-3176 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Journal | Education and Information Technologies |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| Early online date | 4 May 2019 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 13 Sep 2019 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Keywords
- Lifelong learning
- M-learning
- Technology adoption
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Education
- Library and Information Sciences
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M-learning adoption in the Arab gulf countries : A systematic review of factors and challenges. / Alsswey, Ahmed; Al-Samarraie, Hosam.
In: Education and Information Technologies, Vol. 24, No. 5, 13.09.2019, p. 3163-3176.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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