Scientometric Analysis Of Massive Open Online Courses (Moocs): A Comprehensive Study

Abstract

This study examines authorship patterns in Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) publications via the lens of scientometrics. The analysis identified Alario-Hoyos C and Perez-Sanagustin M as the most prolific authors, possessing an h-index of 15. The research identified Meinel C. as the most often cited local author, possessing 66 articles and a fractionalized value of 20.99. The analysis selected Meinel C. and Wang Y as the most prolific authors from 2013 to 2023. The study indicates an increase in collaborative works, which explains the popularity of publications with many authors, with the USA at the forefront. This study primarily examines authorship trends in Scientometric research related to MOOCs to foster a more equitable, diverse, and impactful research environment that authentically reflects the intricacies and challenges of MOOC activities. This article analyzes Lotka’s Law, the most locally referenced writers in MOOCs, authorship patterns, the productivity of authors with time, and the most globally cited publications in Massive Open Online Courses.