Moza Nindy Rahmadani, Teguh Arie Sandy, Noorma Khoirun Ni’mah, Wafa Lauhatur Rohmania, Setyaisah Nurmala Sari

Assessing learning effectiveness through Learning Management Systems: trends from the last five years

Introduction

Assessing learning effectiveness through learning management systems: trends from the last five years. Analyze 5 years of LMS research on learning effectiveness. This bibliometric study reveals key trends, top journals, and topics like 'Learning System' in modern educational technology.

Abstract

This study analyses the influence of the Learning Management System (LMS) on learning effectveness through bibliometric analysis over the past 5 years. Using Scopus and VOSViewer data, this study explores publicaton trends, journal and author contributons, and key topics in LMS research. Results show increased publicatons, with a peak of 219 documents in 2023. IEEE Access is the leading journal, and Computer Science dominates with 23.1% of publicatons. Two main clusters with 15 topics were identfed, “Learning System” being the focus. This research provides a comprehensive insight into the development of LMS in modern educaton and potental directons for future studies, contributng to the understanding of the role of LMS in improving the quality of educaton in the digital era.

Review

This bibliometric review, "Assessing learning effectiveness through Learning Management Systems: trends from the last five years," addresses a highly relevant and timely topic given the increasing integration of technology in education. The study effectively leverages Scopus and VOSViewer to systematically analyze publication trends, key contributors, and thematic clusters within Learning Management System (LMS) research over a specified five-year period. Its objective to provide a comprehensive overview of the field's development is well-articulated and provides a valuable snapshot for researchers and practitioners alike. A significant strength of this research lies in its rigorous application of bibliometric techniques, offering a robust quantitative foundation for understanding the landscape of LMS studies. The findings effectively illustrate a clear upward trend in publications, culminating in a substantial peak in 2023, underscoring the escalating academic interest in this domain. Identifying IEEE Access as the leading journal and Computer Science as the dominant discipline provides critical insights into the primary platforms and disciplinary homes for this research. Furthermore, the identification of two main clusters comprising 15 topics, with "Learning System" emerging as a central focus, offers valuable thematic mapping, which can guide researchers in identifying established and emerging areas of inquiry. While providing a comprehensive overview of publication trends, the abstract could hint at the specific *nature* of "learning effectiveness" being explored within these studies, as bibliometric analysis inherently focuses on prevalence rather than the qualitative assessment of methodologies or outcomes. Future work building on this foundation might benefit from a more detailed qualitative content analysis of the identified clusters to delve into *how* effectiveness is being measured and what specific LMS features are being investigated. Nevertheless, this study successfully contributes a foundational understanding of the trajectory of LMS research, offering crucial insights into its development in modern education and signposting potential avenues for future investigation into the nuanced role of LMS in enhancing educational quality in the digital era.

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