Influence of Cloud Based Mobile Learning Applications on User Experiences: A Review Study in the Context of Jordan
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https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v11i4.6938Keywords:
Cloud computing, Mobile Applications, Cloud based Applications, Mobile Learning and Mobile CommerceAbstract
Beside the increasing trend of cloud computing and mobile applications, the use of cloud based mobile learning applications is also mounting. Almost every e-commerce service provider offers cloud based mobile learning applications so that they can target more visitors and ultimately increase their sales. The usability of cloud based mobile applications is not only grounded in e-commerce platforms but it also ease out mobile learning processes. Most of the educational institutes are now offering cloud based mobile applications so their students can navigate to their knowledge portal more easily and download relevant material or submit assignments respectively. The main research area of this article is to explore how cloud based mobile learning applications can be utilized more effectively and what impact they imply on its users. Also, this research compares the mobile learning methods versus traditional learning methods. The study is evidence from Jordan and the major part of the research will be carried out through surveying literature, reports, content, and national and international databases in order to critically discuss the interactions between clouds based mobile learning application and user experiences. Published researches, published reports, books and articles has been included in the review. Review of literature shows that mobile cloud computing is rising in Jordan and have significant impact on mobile learning of Jordanian students. Further, M-learning indeed an innovative tool for learning and it helps the users in many ways. In traditional learning, students used to spend their money on books and other written content. Findings of this study are helpful for the educational institution so they will come to know about user experiences of utilizing these cloud based mobile applications.
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2017-05-22
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Harfoushi, O. (2017). Influence of Cloud Based Mobile Learning Applications on User Experiences: A Review Study in the Context of Jordan. International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM), 11(4), pp. 202–211. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v11i4.6938
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