Exploring major determinants of mobile learning adoption

Abstract

From notebook computers to mobile phones, wireless devices become popular in society and affordable for the majority of the society. With rapidly improving Internet capabilities, the demand of mobility is spread to learning purposes. Mobile learning combines individualized learning with anytime and anywhere learning. It is possible for mobile learners to find and learn what they want to at a pace and place that suit them. M-learning applications provide benefits for mobile learners such as utilizing their spare time while traveling in a train or bus to finish their homework or study. The cost-effectiveness of m-learning is also important. Traditional classroom-based learning has a higher cost comparatively. MLARG is one of those m-learning applications which is designed to support people who learn a foreign language. The application provides course content and examinations in various media formats. The purpose of the research is to identify the independent and intermediary factors which contribute to the success and adoption of this application. The feedback on the application will be gathered from the students who use for a period. At the end of research, modifications to the content and design of the application will be proposed to improve the adoption and quality of service. © 2012 IEEE.