  This paper gives an overview of electronic learning (E-Learning) and mobile
learning (M-Learning) adoption and diffusion trends, as well as their
particular traits, characteristics and issues, especially in terms of
cross-cultural and universal usability. E-Learning and M-Learning models using
web services and cloud computing, as well as associated security concerns are
all addressed. The benefits and enhancements that accrue from using mobile and
other internet devices for the purposes of learning in academia are discussed.
The differences between traditional classroom-based learning, distance
learning, E-Learning and M-Learning models are compared and some conclusions
are drawn.
