Mobile learning in China from 2008 to 2018

Abstract

This study indicated the current trend of mobile learning development in China by reviewing literature published in China from 2008 to 2018. Factors like issues, status, challenges, subject domains, students’ behaviour, teacher’s readiness and teachers’ professional development are considered in the analysis for the review. Major findings imply that the study of mobile learning in China shows a rising tendecy in the last decade. Technological education is in urgent need to adopt mobile learning to meet the requirement of digital education in China’s higher education system. Integration with technology has made progress in terms of teaching strategy, pedagogical practice and teaching model, but teachers need to improve professional development to gain a better effect in teaching digital age. The result implies for further study to improve mobile learning in China’s higher education system.