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 |
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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 |
Keywords
- Lifelong learning
- M-learning
- Technology adoption
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Education
- Library and Information Sciences