The integration of mobile learning represents a significant advance in online learning. The present study aims to highlight the positive effects of mobile learning on students’ performance in higher education. It underscores how mobile learning encourages interactive learning experiences, promotes collaboration, and enables students to share information through social media platforms. A systematic literature review was conducted encompassing 319 papers published from 2015 to 2023. Of these, 51 papers from 33 distinct journals were identified as pertinent to the subject matter. Database searches were conducted across platforms, including SpringerLink, Elsevier, ProQuest, Taylor & Francis Online, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. In accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) Statement, a well-known framework for systematic reviews, the study aims to ensure transparency and accuracy in the literature search. The findings of this review show positive effects on students’ performance in higher education when mobile devices are used as a learning tool. The study concludes by recommending ways for future research, centered on maximizing the use of mobile technology in higher education. It suggests investigating how students utilize mobile devices, particularly social media, for self-directed learning outside of traditional educational settings.
Singh et al. (Thu,) studied this question.