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About the Distance Education format

Distance Education is a peer-reviewed journal published by Taylor & Francis, covering Online and Blended Learning, Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods, Online Learning and Analytics.

PublisherTaylor & Francis
Reference styleAuthor–year (Chicago, T&F)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Distance Education 12 (3): 45–58.

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Publishes research inOnline and Blended Learning Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods Online Learning and Analytics Human auditory perception and evaluation Open Education and E-Learning
ISSN0158-7919
Citation impact (2-yr)3.24
h-index108
i10-index697
Total citations47,767
Top institutions publishing hereThe Open University
Journal websitewww.tandfonline.com
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Papers published in Distance Education per year

29
2014
35
2015
67
2016
32
2017
49
2018
27
2019
38
2020
36
2021
39
2022
44
2023
61
2024
24
2025

Citation impact of Distance Education by publication year

1.8K
2014
1.7K
2015
1.1K
2016
1.7K
2017
2.6K
2018
1K
2019
2.2K
2020
1.4K
2021
532
2022
415
2023
299
2024
54
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Distance Education

Student barriers to online learning: A factor analytic study

Lin Muilenburg, Zane L. Berge · 1 Jan 2005

This article reports on a large‐scale (n = 1,056), exploratory factor analysis study that determined the underlying constructs that comprise student barriers to online learning. The eight factors found were (a) administrative issues, (b) social interaction, (c) academic skills, (d) technical skills, (e) learner motivation, (f) time and support for studies, (g) cost and access…

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Virtual interaction: Design factors affecting student satisfaction and perceived learning in asynchronous online courses

Karen Swan · 1 Jan 2001

This paper looks at factors affecting student satisfaction with and perceived learning from asynchronous online learning. It reports on an empirical investigation that explored relationships between student perceptions and course design factors in 73 SUNY Learning Network courses in the Spring, 1999 semester. The study found that three general factors – clarity of design, interaction…

1,020 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Distance Education Trends: Integrating new technologies to foster student interaction and collaboration

Yoany Beldarrain · 17 Jul 2006

Current trends in the field of distance education indicate a shift in pedagogical perspectives and theoretical frameworks, with student interaction at the heart of learner‐centered constructivist environments. The purpose of this article is to explore the benefits of using emerging technology tools such as wikis, blogs, and podcasts to foster student interaction in online learning.…

Students’ characteristics, self-regulated learning, technology self-efficacy, and course outcomes in online learning

Chih-Hsuan Wang, David Shannon, M. Elizabeth Ross · 31 Oct 2013

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship among students’ characteristics, self-regulated learning, technology self-efficacy, and course outcomes in online learning settings. Two hundred and fifty-six students participated in this study. All participants completed an online survey that included demographic information, the modified motivation strategies learning questionnaire, the online technology self-efficacy scale, the…

Predicting student satisfaction and perceived learning within online learning environments

Emtinan Alqurashi · 3 Dec 2018

Student satisfaction is used as one of the key elements to evaluate online courses, while perceived learning is considered as an indicator of learning. This study aimed to explore how online learning self-efficacy (OLSE), learner–content interaction (LCI), learner–instructor interaction (LII), and learner–learner interaction (LLI) can predict student satisfaction and perceived learning. A total of 167…

Distance Education template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Distance Education format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Distance Education template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Taylor & Francis format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Distance Education use?
Distance Education uses Author–year (Chicago, T&F) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Distance Education 12 (3): 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Distance Education?
No. DocuGuru generates the interact LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Taylor & Francis-ready Distance Education document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Distance Education template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Distance Education format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Distance Education?
Distance Education is a multidisciplinary journal published by Taylor & Francis. DocuGuru's Distance Education template matches Taylor & Francis's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Distance Education PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Distance Education template (the interact class) that is ready to submit to Taylor & Francis, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Distance Education template cost?
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