Learners’ Perception on Security Issues in M-learning (Nigerian Universities Case Study)

Authors

  • Shaibu Adekunle Shonola University of Warwick
  • Mike S Joy University of Warwick
  • Shaibu Adekunle Shonola University of Warwick
  • Mike S. Joy Department of Computer Science, University of Warwick

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31273/eirj.v2i1.103

Keywords:

mobile learning, m-learning, m-learning security, mobile device, handheld device, security issues

Abstract

With the advent of modern technology, mobile phones and smartphones are used not only for calling and text messages but also for banking and social networking. Recent developments in technology have made the use of mobile devices feasible in other sectors such as education and government. While educators are using mobile devices as teaching aids, students are also using them as learning tools.  In some cases the developers of mobile learning in universities are making m-learning apps without serious consideration for security aspects whereas the handheld devices pose a serious threat to confidentiality, integrity and privacy of users including the learners. As a case study, this paper investigates the security concerns that students may have with the introduction of m-learning in higher education institutions in Nigeria and how this impacts on their learning. It examines the effects of security threats in m-learning on students and provides recommendations for alleviating these threats.


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Author Biographies

Shaibu Adekunle Shonola, University of Warwick

Department of Computer Science

PhD Student

Mike S Joy, University of Warwick

Department of Computer Science

Associate Professor (Reader)

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2014-10-10

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