On Using Learning Analytics to Track the Activity of Interactive MOOC Videos

Josef Wachtler; Mohammad Khalil; Behnam Taraghi; Martin Ebner

On Using Learning Analytics to Track the Activity of Interactive MOOC Videos

Josef Wachtler, Mohammad Khalil, Behnam Taraghi, Martin Ebner

Educational Technology (94090)

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Abstract

It is widely known that interaction, as well as communication,
are very important parts of successful online courses. These features are
considered crucial because they help to improve students’ attention in a
very significant way. In this publication, the authors present an innovative
application, which adds different forms of interactivity to learning
videos within MOOCs such as multiple-choice questions or the possibility
to communicate with the teacher. Furthermore, Learning Analytics
using exploratory examination and visualizations have been applied to
unveil learners’ patterns and behaviors as well as investigate the effectiveness
of the application. Based upon the quantitative and qualitative
observations, our study determined common practices behind dropping
out using videos indicator and suggested enhancements to increase the
performance of the application as well as learners’ attention

Original language	English
Pages	8-17
Publication status	Published - 21 Apr 2016
Event	LAK 2016 Workshop on Smart Environments and Analytics in Video-Based Learning - Edinburgh, United Kingdom Duration: 26 Apr 2016 → 26 Apr 2016

Workshop

Workshop	LAK 2016 Workshop on Smart Environments and Analytics in Video-Based Learning
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Edinburgh
Period	26/04/16 → 26/04/16

Keywords

Learning Analytics
MOOCs

Fields of Expertise

Information, Communication & Computing

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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On Using Learning Analytics to Track the Activity of Interactive MOOC Videos

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Keywords

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