A Bibliometric Analysis of Visualizing Knowledge Mapping for Learning Management System

With the advancement of technology and methodologies, Learning Management System (LMS) has seen a profound and extensive application in the field of education, thereby rendering scientific and systematic research on it particularly significant. The primary objective of this study is to comprehensively explore the current application status and developmental trajectory of LMS in educational practice. To this end, the authors screened approximately 1,347 high-quality related articles from the Web of Science (WOS) and conducted a visual analysis using the CiteSpace. By analyzing countries, institutions, journals, and keywords, this study reveals the research hotspots and evolving trends of LMS over the past two decades. The results show that the research focus of LMS has gradually expanded from the initial exploration of basic theories on system design to a wide range of applications in educational practice. Furthermore, it has increasingly centered on personalized learning experiences, the improvement of learning efficiency, and the enhancement of learning outcomes. Additionally, the analysis reveals that different countries and regions exhibit diversity and variability in their research emphasis and developmental trends regarding LMS. The conclusions and findings of this study provide some references and insights for future research endeavors and practical implementations of LMS in the field of education. These contributions have the potential to promote ongoing innovation and facilitate the development of LMS in education.