M-Learning Adoption in the Arab Gulf Countries: A Systematic Review of Factors and Challenges

Autor/inn/en	Alsswey, Ahmed; Al-Samarraie, Hosam
Titel	M-Learning Adoption in the Arab Gulf Countries: A Systematic Review of Factors and Challenges
Quelle	In: Education and Information Technologies, 24 (2019) 5, S.3163-3176 (14 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Alsswey, Ahmed) ORCID (Al-Samarraie, Hosam)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1360-2357
DOI	10.1007/s10639-019-09923-1
Schlagwörter	Electronic Learning; Handheld Devices; Telecommunications; Adoption (Ideas); Technology Integration; Arabs; Developing Nations; Student Attitudes; College Students; Universities; Social Influences; Cultural Influences; Foreign Countries; Bahrain; Iraq; Kuwait; United Arab Emirates; Oman; Qatar; Saudi Arabia; Iran + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Telekommunikationstechnik; Ideas; Ideenfindung; Arab; Araber; Developing country; Developing countries; Entwicklungsland; Schülerverhalten; Collegestudent; University; Universität; Sozialer Einfluss; Cultural influence; Kultureinfluss; Ausland; Irak; Vereinigte Arabische Emirate; Katar; Saudi-Arabien
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. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01