Li, D., & Xing, W. (2025). A comparative study on sustainable development of online education platforms at home and abroad since the twenty-first century based on big data analysis. Education and Information Technologies, 1-22.

Abstract

The sustainable development of Internet education platforms has not been a research focus due to the continuous renewal of artificial intelligence, big data, and policies across different countries and regions. To address this gap, this paper utilizes bibliometric analysis and visualization tools to analyze the development of online education platforms in China and abroad based on CNKI and WOS databases. The study reveals that the development of online education platforms in China and abroad is divided into four stages: a stepwise upward trend and a rising trend abroad. The online platform for education research is disciplined and has rich achievements. Chinese research hotspots focus on technology model, use, and commercialization, while foreign studies concentrate on sustainability and user impact. Future research hotspots in China may include effectiveness, user experience, feedback, and willingness to pay. The study highlights the importance of understanding cultural, geographical, and policy influences on the sustainable development of Internet education platforms to inform future Research and development in the field.