A bibliometric analysis and visualization of e-learning adoption using VOSviewer

Area of Science:

• Education
• Information Science
• Computer Science

Background:

• The digital transition, driven by information and communication technologies (ICT), has profoundly impacted all societal sectors.
• The education sector shows significant promise for ICT integration, particularly through e-learning, offering diverse tools and methodologies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a bibliometric analysis of e-learning adoption.
• To provide a detailed overview of the current status of e-learning adoption research.
• To analyze the acceptance, adoption, and use stages within the e-learning process.

Main Methods:

• Bibliometric analysis of scientific literature.
• Data sourced from the Scopus database.
• Analysis of 896 documents published between 1989 and 2021.

Main Results:

• The study examined the multifaceted stages of e-learning adoption: acceptance, adoption, and use.
• A vast majority of the analyzed documents (98.3%) were published in reputable journals and conference proceedings.
• The literature spans over three decades, from 1989 to 2021, indicating a sustained research interest.

Conclusions:

• E-learning adoption is a dynamic field with a rich publication history.
• The research highlights the critical role of ICT in modern education.
• Further analysis can inform strategies for effective e-learning implementation and integration.