Journals
IET is home to two research journals. Founded as part of IET’s commitment to foster world-leading educational research, the journals offer continued opportunities to engage with pioneers in educational technology, open learning and other areas of innovative pedagogy in advancing knowledge and debate.
IET-based editors work with co-editors from various units and institutions, supported by international editorial boards whose members bring additional expertise and diversity. Occasional Special Issues are produced in collaboration with guest editors from around the world. In recent years guest editors have been from the Universities of Edinburgh, Leeds and Exeter, Dublin City University, The University of Lleida, Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB, Spain), Deakin University, The University of Cape Town, The Open University of Hong Kong, South China Normal University, Seoul National University and The Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro.
Open Learning: The Journal of Open, Distance and e-Learning
A leading international journal first published in 1986, Open Learning Journal publishes theoretical and evidence-based scholarly articles on developments in open, distance and e-learning; alongside shorter practical articles and book reviews. Submitted papers reflect developments in the field globally and are subject to rigorous, anonymous peer review by relevant experts.
Editors: Denise Whitelock (The Open University, IET), Fereshte Goshtasbpour (The Open University, IET) Fiona Aiken (The Open University, STEM) Chris Kubiak (The Open University, WELS), Elif Polat Hopcan (Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa)
Journal of Interactive Media in Education (JIME)
Founded in 1996, JIME is an online, open-access journal funded by the Institute of Educational Technology. The journal focuses on the implications and use of digital media in higher education. Papers are independently peer-reviewed and the journal aims to foster multidisciplinary and rigorous intellectual debate on the theory and practice of interactive media in education.
Chief Editor: Rob Farrow (The Open University, IET)
Editorial Team: Koula Charitonos (The Open University, IET), Beck Pitt (The Open University, IET), Fereshte Goshtasbpour, (The Open University, IET), Francesco Iniesto (Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia - UNED): Foster Gondwe (The University of Malawi)