Paper Summary
Share...

Direct link:

Course Design Approaches and Behavioral Patterns in MOOCs for Professional Learning

Fri, April 14, 9:50 to 11:20am CDT (9:50 to 11:20am CDT), Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, Floor: 4th Floor, Addison - 1/2 Marriott Ballroom

Abstract

Despite their growing importance, differential, process-oriented research on Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) for professional learning is scarce. This paper explores learner behavior in Enterprise MOOCs using lag sequential analysis. Data from 13 MOOCs on business and technology-related topics with a total of N = 72,668 active learners were examined. Starting from consistent high-level behavioral patterns, a deeper analysis reveals variations in interaction sequences according to the underlying course design approach. Lecture-oriented, system interaction-oriented and discussion-oriented courses share a set of common patterns, but also differ in various interaction sequences. Linking interactions to achievement data may uncover promising behavior patterns to be supported by the course design. Based on initial findings, implications for future research and development are drawn.

Authors