Internet and Higher Education

The *Internet and Higher Education* (ISSN: 1096-7516, abbreviated INTERNET HIGH EDUC) is a leading peer-reviewed academic journal published by Elsevier. With a 2026 Impact Factor of 10.6000 and consistently ranked in the JCR Q1 quartile, it stands as one of the most influential journals in the fields of educational technology and higher education research. The journal’s scope centers on the theory, practice, and policy of online learning, distance education, and the integration of digital technologies within post-secondary institutions. It publishes high-quality original research articles, comprehensive systematic reviews, and occasional theoretical or methodological contributions that advance understanding of how the internet and related technologies shape teaching, learning, administration, and student experience in higher education. Key topics include but are not limited to: learning analytics, massive open online courses (MOOCs), blended and fully online course design, social media in academic contexts, virtual and augmented reality for education, student engagement and retention in digital environments, and institutional strategies for technology adoption. The target audience comprises academic researchers, instructional designers, higher education administrators, and graduate students specializing in educational technology, instructional systems, and pedagogy. A notable feature is the journal’s open access option (hybrid model), allowing authors to make their work freely available upon payment of an article processing charge. Its exceptional impact factor and top-tier quartile ranking underscore its status as a premier outlet for rigorous, impactful scholarship that informs both practice and policy in the rapidly evolving landscape of digital higher education.