MOOC visual analytics: Empowering students, teachers, researchers, and platform developers of massively open online courses
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DOI: 10.1002/asi.23852
Abstract: Along with significant opportunities, Massively Open Online Courses (MOOCs) provide major challenges to students (keeping track of course materials and effectively interacting with teachers and fellow students), teachers (managing thousands of students and supporting their… read more here.
Keywords: visual analytics; students teachers; open online; massively open ... See more keywords
Student dropout prediction in massive open online courses by convolutional neural networks
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DOI: 10.1007/s00500-018-3581-3
Abstract: Massive open online courses (MOOCs) have given global learners access to quality educational resources, but the persistent high dropout rates problem has a serious impact on their educational effectiveness. Therefore, how to predict the dropout… read more here.
Keywords: online courses; dropout prediction; prediction; open online ... See more keywords
Motivation by gamification: Adapting motivational tools of massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) for peer-to-peer assessment in connectivist massive open online courses (cMOOCs)
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DOI: 10.1007/s11159-020-09821-6
Abstract: In the first decade of the 21st century, distance learning (usually subject to course fees and resulting in formal certification) was complemented by free-of-charge open learning courses with unlimited numbers of participants and no final… read more here.
Keywords: massive open; connectivist massive; open online; online courses ... See more keywords
A Comparative Analysis of Dropout Prediction in Massive Open Online Courses
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DOI: 10.1007/s13369-020-05127-9
Abstract: Massive open online courses (MOOCs) provide a valuable learning platform for global learners. They are extensively utilized by an increasing number of people from all over the world due to their remarkable features, including unlimited… read more here.
Keywords: massive open; dropout; open online; online courses ... See more keywords
Revolutionizing training and education? Three questions regarding massive open online courses (MOOCs)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.hrmr.2018.06.004
Abstract: Abstract MOOC stands for Massive Open Online Course and represents an instructional approach that permits hundreds of thousands of students to access online courses anywhere around the world and typically free of charge. There have… read more here.
Keywords: online courses; training education; open online; online ... See more keywords
Promoting sustainable human development in engineering: Assessment of online courses within continuing professional development strategies
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.06.244
Abstract: Abstract Higher Education Institutions play a critical role in societies transition towards sustainable development, educating future professionals and decision makers. In the last few decades, a number of technical universities have devoted major efforts to… read more here.
Keywords: continuing professional; development engineering; professional development; online courses ... See more keywords
Using summary videos in online classes for nursing students: A mixed methods study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2018.09.032
Abstract: Online courses need strategies to engage students, especially after a learning module is over. We made a series of summary videos for students' assignments and investigated their impact on students' learning. This study investigated whether,… read more here.
Keywords: summary videos; mixed methods; nursing students; online courses ... See more keywords
Understanding learner behaviour in online courses with Bayesian modelling and time series characterisation
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-81709-3
Abstract: The intrinsic temporality of learning demands the adoption of methodologies capable of exploiting time-series information. In this study we leverage the sequence data framework and show how data-driven analysis of temporal sequences of task completion… read more here.
Keywords: course; performing learners; online courses; time series ... See more keywords
Predicting student success by modeling student interaction in asynchronous online courses
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DOI: 10.1080/01587919.2017.1299562
Abstract: Abstract Early-warning intervention for students at risk of failing their online courses is increasingly important for higher education institutions. Students who show high levels of engagement appear less likely to be at risk of failing,… read more here.
Keywords: student; online courses; student interaction; interaction ... See more keywords
Learner Groups in Massive Open Online Courses
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DOI: 10.1080/08923647.2017.1300461
Abstract: ABSTRACT The open nature of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) attracts a large number of learners with different backgrounds, skills, motivations, and goals. This has brought a need to understand such heterogeneity in populations of… read more here.
Keywords: massive open; open online; interaction course; course ... See more keywords
The Relationship between Students’ Characteristics and Their Impressions of Online Courses
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DOI: 10.1080/08923647.2019.1555301
Abstract: ABSTRACT This study explored relationship between students’ conscientiousness and motivation, their impressions of the online environment, and their learning. Also examined were relationships between their impressions of the online environment and their sense of community… read more here.
Keywords: students characteristics; impressions online; relationship students; online courses ... See more keywords