Johnson, Christopher M (2001). "A survey of current research on online communities of practice". The Internet and Higher Education. 4: 45–60. doi:10.1016/S1096-7516(01)00047-1

This research paper provides an overview of the current state of research on online communities of practice. The author discusses the definition and characteristics of online communities of practice, as well as the benefits and challenges of participating in these communities. The paper also reviews the empirical research on online communities of practice, focusing on topics such as knowledge sharing, learning, and social capital.