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Implementation of Mobile Learning at the Open University Malaysia

Published:2011 Issue: Volume: Page:170-186
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Container-title:Mobile Technologies and Handheld Devices for Ubiquitous Learning
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Author:

Peng Chng Loi¹,Abas Zoraini Wati¹,Goolamally Norlia T.¹,Yusoff Yuzery¹,Singh Harvinder Kaur Dharam¹

Affiliation:

1. Open University Malaysia, Malaysia

Abstract

As part of its ongoing effort to offer an effective blend of learning modes, the Open University Malaysia (OUM) recently incorporated mobile learning into its blended learning model. Having enrolled more than 86,000 learners over the last eight years, OUM strives to continually improve its delivery mode for the benefit of its learners. Mobile learning is seen to be the next wave of learning given the fact that almost all OUM learners have mobile phones. A study conducted in late 2008 to determine the readiness of its learners for mobile learning indicates that about 99% of OUM respondents have a mobile phone. The readiness survey also found that majority of respondents would be ready for mobile learning within six months of the study. The chapter will highlight, among others, the introduction of mobile learning at OUM, the initial finding with the pilot implementation and recommendations for the way forward.

Publisher

IGI Global

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