An Exploratory Study of Learner Characteristics, Learning Behavior and Learning Outcomes in MicroMasters MOOC Programs

• In Event: Exploring learning in MOOCs

Short Description

This exploratory analysis investigates students in 8 MOOCs from 2017-2019, examining learner characteristics and behavioral manifestations of their learning processes. Findings reveal that learner persistence, gender, and enrollment time period were the strongest predictors of final learning outcome. Approximately 50% of the verified track persisted for 11 out of 13 weeks, and males on average persisted 2 weeks longer than females.

Author

• Presenter: Shu-Yi Hsu, Columbia University