An Investigation of Effectiveness of Mobile Learning Apps in Higher Education in India

Abstract

The purpose of the present paper is to investigate the effectiveness of mobile learning apps in the higher education in India. It also evaluates the role of mobile learning apps in students life. A structured questionnaire was distributed online among students belonging to different Indian universities. The collected data was analyzed and presented in tabular form. The present research revealed that role of mobile learning apps are increasing among students learning. The results indicated that the mobile learning apps can be very useful in the higher education environment. Furthermore, the results showed that the students had adequate knowledge and awareness to use mobile technology and the Internet in their educational environment. The present study is very useful for the policy makers to develop course curriculum which may include mobile learning apps as substitute for classes. The findings emphasize the popularity of mobile learning apps among students of higher education in India. It also reveals that mobile learning apps can be used effectively in the higher education.

Keywords: M-learning, Mobile Technology, Mobile Devices, Higher Education, Mobile Learning Apps, Mobile Applications

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