Use of mobile learning apps in workplace learning

Abstract

Organizations are starting to use mobile learning to train workers and to provide professional development of workers so that they can function on the job. The training can be delivered using mobile apps which provides the flexibility and security for the training. The apps can be preloaded on the mobile device or workers can download the apps on their mobile devices. This paper reports on a research study that used a pre-loaded apps to training workers on communication skills. The workers like the flexibility the mobile app provided for learning and they performed well on a performance test.