Mobile Augmented Reality Applications in Education

The evolution and broad ownership of mobile devices has led to an increased interest to integrate the benefits of mobile learning and augmented reality applications. New possibilities for teaching and learning provided by augmented reality have been increasingly recognized by educational researchers. Mobile augmented reality can provide rich contextual learning for individuals. Currently virtual reality and augmented reality applications are used for training in fields as diverse as trades, military, entertainment, education and health. This chapter will explore different dimensions of mobile augmented reality and exemplify their potential for education. Therefore, how mobile augmented realty applies to education and training domain, and the potential impact on the future of education will be explained. Current status, opportunities and challenges of mobile augmented reality in education, mobile augmented reality applications will be included.