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A Learner Interaction Study Of Different Achievement Groups In Mpocs With Learning Analytics Techniques, Di Sun Aug 2020

A Learner Interaction Study Of Different Achievement Groups In Mpocs With Learning Analytics Techniques, Di Sun

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The purpose of this study was to conduct data-driven research by employing learning analytics methodology and Big Data in learning management systems (LMSs), and then to identify and compare learners’ interaction patterns in different achievement groups through different course processes in Massive Private Online Courses (MPOCs).

Learner interaction is the foundation of a successful online learning experience. However, the uncertainties about the temporal and sequential patterns of online interaction and the lack of knowledge about using dynamic interaction traces in LMSs have prevented research on ways to improve interactive qualities and learning effectiveness in online learning. Also, most research focuses …