ERIC Number: EJ1108438
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016-Jun
Pages: 19
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ISSN: EISSN-1492-3831
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An Empirical Study of Factors Driving the Adoption of Mobile Learning in Omani Higher Education
Sarrab, Mohamed; Al Shibli, Ibtisam; Badursha, Nabeela
International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, v17 n4 p331-349 Jun 2016
Mobile learning (M-learning) provides a new learning channel in which learners can access content and just in time information as required irrespective of the time and location. Even though M-learning is fast evolving in many regions of the world, research addressing the driving factors of M-learning adoption is in short supply. This article focuses on the driving factors in adoption of M-learning and the learner's perceptions and willingness towards M-learning adoption. Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) has been shown to be a valid and powerful model in mobile and other learning technologies research. Based on Technology Acceptance Model theory, this paper analyzes the influencing factors on M-learning adoption and measure the acceptance of M-learning in Oman. The data collected from 806 participants in 17 different Omani higher education institutions using a survey questionnaire. Some factors of perceived innovative characteristics, such as ease of use, usefulness, enjoyment, suitability, social, and economic were found to have more influence on learners' adoption of M-learning which help to facilitate and promote future empirical research. This effort is part of funded research project that investigate the development, adoption, and dissemination of M-learning in Oman.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Electronic Learning, Adoption (Ideas), Higher Education, Computer Attitudes, Surveys, Usability, Learner Engagement, Influences, Educational Technology, Management Systems, Correlation, Data Analysis, Discriminant Analysis, Factor Analysis, Handheld Devices, Telecommunications, Likert Scales, Undergraduate Students
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Oman
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