E-Learning Performance Evaluation in Medical Education—A Bibliometric and Visualization Analysis

Abstract

Performance evaluation is one of the most critical components in assuring the comprehensive development of e-learning in medical education (e-LMED). Although several studies evaluate performance in e-LMED, no study presently maps the rising scientific knowledge and evolutionary patterns that establish a solid background to investigate and quantify the efficacy of the evaluation of performance in e-LMED. Therefore, this study aims to quantify scientific productivity, identify the key terms and analyze the extent of research collaboration in this domain. We searched the SCOPUS database using search terms informed by the PICOS model, and a total of 315 studies published between 1991 and 2022 were retrieved. Performance analysis, science mapping, network analysis, and visualization were performed using R Bibliometrix, Biblioshiny, and VOSviewer packages. Findings reveal that authors are actively publishing and collaborating in this domain, which experienced a sporadic publication increase in 2021. Most of the top publications, collaborations, countries, institutions, and journals are produced in first-world countries. In addition, studies evaluating performance in e-LMED evaluated constructs such as efficacy, knowledge gain, student perception, confidence level, acceptability, feasibility, usability, and willingness to recommend e-learning, mainly using pre-tests and post-tests experimental design methods. This study can help researchers understand the existing landscape of performance evaluation in e-LMED and could be used as a background to investigate and quantify the efficacy of the evaluation of e-LMED.

Trends and insights in e‐learning in medical education: A bibliometric analysis

“…This provides insights into the specific focus areas and the evolving research landscape in e-learning and medical education, highlighting the growing significance of COVID-19 and its influence on teaching and learning practices in the field. Previous studies also identified a sharp incline in publications in the domain due to the COVID-19 pandemic (Dehnad & Abdekhoda, 2023;Oluwadele et al, 2023;Sweileh, 2021).…”

“…His collaboration with these prolific authors signifies the recognition and respect he has gained among his peers. Previous scholars have identified this collaboration (Oluwadele et al., 2023; Sweileh, 2021) to showcase the interconnectedness of researchers and the collective effort to advance knowledge and practice in e‐learning in medical education.…”

“…Studies using bibliometric analysis have gained traction in different domains. Particularly in e-learning, bibliometric analysis has been used by scholars to identify trends and issues in science education (Dogan, 2023), evaluate the evolution of topics in education (Huang et al, 2020), examine e-learning research fields (Djeki et al, 2022), and to evaluate literature related to performance evaluation in e-learning in medical education (Oluwadele et al, 2023). Djeki et al (2022) conducted a bibliometric analysis of research in e-learning between the years 2015 to 2020 using the Web of Science database.…”

“…The COVID‐19 disruption impacted over 90% of the world population of students in the education system (Nagar, 2020), necessitating the adoption of e‐learning as a means to ensure the continuity of the teaching and learning process. Although the development of a well‐devised plan should precede the adoption of e‐Learning in Medical Education (e‐LMED)—the first step is the assessment of needs which will dictate the system requirement and eventual use of the system (Khasawneh et al., 2016; Oluwadele et al., 2023)—many universities took desperate measures and responded to the pandemic with ‘emergency e‐learning’ protocols by making a rapid transition from traditional face‐to‐face learning to e‐learning (Murphy, 2020).…”

Exploring music students' resistance to innovation as a moderator in the relationship between e‐learning adoption and academic performance

“…Student achievement in a variety of academic topics is measured by academic performance. Structured assessments, graduation rates, and performance in the classroom are frequently used by educators to gauge student achievement (Oluwadele et al, 2023). E-learning additionally qualifies as the delivery of instructional materials and learning activities using technological tools like computers, cell phones, or mobile systems to enhance both the standard of teaching and the educational process for students (Yang et al, 2023).…”