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Education and Information Technologies
Published in: Education and Information Technologies 1/2019

13-08-2018

Mobile learning adoption: A systematic review

Authors: Bimal Aklesh Kumar, Sailesh Saras Chand

Published in: Education and Information Technologies | Issue 1/2019

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Abstract

Mobile learning adoption is an active area of research. This paper aims to contribute to better understanding of mobile learning adoption by providing a body of knowledge to aid researchers working in this field. The applied method is systematic review of commonly used databases based on the guidelines proposed by Kitchenham (Keele, UK, Keele University, 33(2004), 1–26, 2004). In total 39 publications were retrieved out of which 27 were relevant to our research questions. The results highlighted publication trend, adoption models used and a set of factors that influence mobile learning adoption. Based on the findings recommendations were derived for further research in this field.
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Metadata
Title
Mobile learning adoption: A systematic review
Authors
Bimal Aklesh Kumar
Sailesh Saras Chand
Publication date
13-08-2018
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Education and Information Technologies / Issue 1/2019
Print ISSN: 1360-2357
Electronic ISSN: 1573-7608
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-018-9783-6

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