Bibliometric analysis reveals trends and challenges in digital lifelong learning, suggesting future research directions.
Key Points
This research aims to map the intellectual landscape of lifelong learning in the digital age and identify future research directions.
Applied a bibliometric science-mapping approach to 969 journal articles in the Web of Science up to 2024.
Utilized VOSviewer for bibliographic coupling to identify thematic clusters and research linkages.
Conducted co-word analysis of author keywords to assess the conceptual structure and emerging topics.
Identified three dominant clusters: digital competence and online learning, governance and ethical frameworks, and technological integration.
Outlined four research fronts: digital transformation of learning models, digital literacy development, faculty development challenges, and evaluation of digital learning effectiveness.
Highlighted tensions between innovation and equity, personalization and privacy, and issues with micro-credentials.