
Academic Journal
Q2Open Learning
About Open Learning
Open Learning is a scholarly journal published by Routledge. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q2, with an SJR of 0.65 and H-index of 48.
Coverage: 1970, 1986-2026. Research categories: Education (Q2); E-learning (Q2).
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Topics in published research
Online and Blended Learning; Open Education and E-Learning; Online Learning and Analytics; Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods; Higher Education Learning Practices; Reflective Practices in Education.
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