Implement Mobile Learning at Open Universities

Mobile learning (m-learning) provides convenient access to course materials and other relevant information, especially for learners who are often on the move and cannot afford to spend hours and hours in the classroom, often the case at open universities. As such, implementing mobile learning at open universities makes even more sense. In this chapter we will explore a variety of issues, technologies, and challenges associated with implementing mobile learning at open universities. We will begin with an investigation into open universities’ common mandate and their very nature, and then explain the urgency and advantages for implementing mobile learning in their course and program delivery; we then explore the technical requirements of mobile learning, and present some strategies for mobile learning implementation. We will also explore some architectures and technologies for mobile learning systems. We will conclude the chapter by exploring some of the challenges one may have to face when implementing mobile learning at an open university.