A systematic literature review on mobile learning in Saudi Arabia

the aim of this paper is to collects, document, examine and critically analyze the current research literature on mobile learning (m-learning) in higher education institutes HEIs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) published between 2010 and 2017. It explores the acceptance of using the m-learning, the factors that influence the deployment of m-learning. Investigate the trends in m-learning by systematically analyzing the previous studies. explores new emerging practices relating to the use of mobile technologies in nursing education; identify gaps in the research literature of the m-learning. The result shows there is reasonable evidence that the HEIs in Saudi Arabia face considerable factors in implementing m-learning. Also shows that significant studies assessing the effectiveness of m-learning within Saudi Arabia HEIs are lacking and existing studies lacked a theoretical framework. The absence of studies reporting on existing m-learning study reflects the limited penetration of this technology and associated pedagogies and a need to strengthen research in the field of m-learning in the KSA. © 2017 IEEE.