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Mobile Learning in Higher Education

Mobile Learning in Higher Education
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Author(s): Rui Zeng (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, USA)and Eunice Luyegu (Franklin University, USA)
Copyright: 2012
Pages: 15
Source title: Informed Design of Educational Technologies in Higher Education: Enhanced Learning and Teaching
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Anders D. Olofsson (UmeƄ University, Sweden)and J. Ola Lindberg (Mid Sweden University, Sweden)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61350-080-4.ch015

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Abstract

In recent years, there has been an explosion in the growth of mobile learning across all sectors of education. Keen interest in mobile learning has led to a proliferation of views, perspectives, and diverse activities underpinned by different learning theories. This chapter focuses on various dimensions of mobile learning, including definitions, theoretical dimensions, mobile learning applications in higher education, and future research directions. Mobile learning is still an emerging and immature field. The chapter provides broad definitions and discussions of mobile learning drawing upon existing work. By exploring the experiences and views of various researchers, the chapter reveals the opportunities and challenges involved with mobile learning.

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