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A bibliometric analysis of the integration of web-based learning in english as a foreign language education
Date Issued
2024
Citation
Wang, Y., Dos Sanatos, L. M., Wu, J., Kwee, C. T. T., Zhao, H., Wu, Z. L., Chen, L., & Lo, H. F. (4 Jul 2024). A bibliometric analysis of the integration of web-based learning in english as a foreign language education. 2024 International Conference on Open and Innovative Education, Hong Kong Metropolitan University.
Type
Conference Paper
Abstract
Web-based learning has assumed a significant role in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education, as it offers students abundant opportunities to improve their English knowledge and skills. It now incorporates many facets into its application as technological advancement expands its potentiality. This study aims to present a quantitative analysis of the literature on the integration of web-based learning in EFL education and explore the research trends in the past decades. Using data from the Web of Science database, a bibliometric methodology was adopted by reviewing 821 publications and examining the yearly publication, most-cited authors, most productive authors, countries, and publishers. The WOS in-site functions such as “Refine” and “Analyze” were used to filter out irrelevant articles and examine the key parameters. Further, a cluster analysis was conducted by using VOSviewer software to see the most recurrent keywords in this field. The findings demonstrate a significant increase in research productivity from 2000 to 2018 with a minor setback onwards, the most productive authors from countries or regions in Asia and the People’s Republic of China being the leading country in publications in this domain. The top three publishers were IEEE, Atlantis Press, and Springer
Nature. A visualization network graph is generated using VOSviewer to display some prominent trending themes, including “blended learning”, “E-learning”, “CALL”, “autonomous learning”, and “MOOC”. This paper contributes by providing an overview of literature published from 2000 to 2023, updating the existing body of knowledge in the field of EFL education, and revealing the current research trends in this field. The use of VOSviewer software offers a nuanced understanding of the interconnectedness within the Web-based learning in EFL education research landscape. In addition, Microsoft Excel is employed to create tables illustrating annual publications, author contributions, and journal rankings, contributing to a comprehensive and detailed analysis. The results show areas of focus in this field and indicate possible future research directions for EFL teachers and teacher education administrators.
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