A Bibliometric Analysis of Six Years of Research on Flipped Classroom

Abstract

This study analyzed research trends in flipped classroom research using a bibliometric analysis approach. A total of 254 related publications were extracted from Web of Science Core Collection based on their publication patterns (e.g., document type, language, country, etc.) during the period 2012-2017. The results show the exponential growth of research studies related to flipped classroom from 2012 through 2017. The analysis indicated that the Journal of Chemical Education was the most productive journal in terms of number of flipped classroom publications and that the USA as the top country. This study will help researchers, educators, and policy makers identify trends and issues that can guide future work involving flipped classrooms.