Distance Education

Papers
(The H4-Index of Distance Education is 16. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)
ArticleCitations
The motivation to earn digital badges: a large-scale study of online courses43
Threats and tensions for open, flexible, and distance learning post-COVID-1941
CONNECT: a framework for building effective working relationships with distance education doctoral students and their advisers41
Exploring differences between students’ interactions, online presence, and cognitive presence39
Online physics laboratory course: United Kingdom Professional Standards Framework perspective from Walailak University, Thailand36
Longitudinal changes of student engagement in social annotation34
From open access to open science—Open education in transition34
The digital portfolio as an assessment strategy for learning in higher education25
Introducing mesocredentials: Connecting MOOC achievement with academic credit23
Beyond design: The systemic nature of distance delivery mode selection23
Virtual internships in open and distance learning contexts: Improving access, participation, and success for underrepresented students22
Video use in online and blended courses: a qualitative synthesis21
Equity, diversity, and inclusion in open education: A systematic literature review19
Exploring instructors’ cultural presence in online course design and delivery17
Enhancing distance learning with virtual reality: investigating learners’ engagement and outcomes16
Students with mental health (dis)Abilities’ storied experiences within distance education16
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