The Past, Present, and Future of Research in Distance Education: Results of a Content Analysis
Youngmin Lee, Marcy P. Driscoll, and David W. Nelson
Department of Educational Psychology and Learning Systems
Florida State University
The articles published in four prominent distance education journals between 1997 and 2002 were categorized and the references cited were tallied. The study provides an opportunity to examine research topics, methods, and citation trends. The results can be used to review current research trends and to explore potential research directions.
