M-learning adoption in the Arab gulf countries: A systematic review of factors and challenges

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, t...

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Published in:Education and information technologies 2019-09, Vol.24 (5), p.3163-3176
Main Authors: Alsswey, Ahmed, Al-Samarraie, Hosam
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adoption (Ideas)
Arabs
Cellular telephones
College Students
Comparative analysis
Computer Appl. in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Computer Science
Computers and Education
Cultural Influences
Developing countries
Developing Nations
Distance learning
Education
Educational Environment
Educational evaluation
Educational Policy
Educational Technology
Electronic Learning
Foreign Countries
Handheld Devices
Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet)
Lifelong learning
Smartphones
Social Influences
Student Attitudes
Systematic review
Technology adoption
Technology Integration
Telecommunications
Universities
User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1360-2357
1573-7608
DOI:10.1007/s10639-019-09923-1