Evaluating the Relationship Between Course Structure, Learner Activity, and Perceived Value of Online Courses

Abstract

Using aggregated Learning Management System data and course evaluation data from 26 online courses, we evaluated the relationship between measures of online activity, course and assessment structure, and student perceptions of course value. We find relationships between selected dimensions of learner engagement that reflect current constructivist theories of learning. This work demonstrates the potential value of pooled, easily accessible, and anonymous data for high-level inferences regarding design of online courses and the learner experience.

Foreword

“…El análisis de los datos de los estudiantes extraídos de las PEV permite predecir su rendimiento, identificar patrones de comportamiento y desarrollar intervenciones para los que tengan dificultades, las RNA del tipo Perceptrón Multicapa, es una de las mejores técnicas para esta tarea (Zacharis, 2010(Zacharis, , 2015(Zacharis, , 2016. Macfadyen, L.P 3 19 289 Existe una estrecha relación entre el tiempo empleado para el desarrollo de actividades en línea, la estructura y evaluación de los cursos, y las percepciones de los estudiantes; toda esta información debe ser consideraba para que las predicciones sean fiables (Macfadyen et al, 2017;Macfadyen & Dawson, 2010;Roll et al, 2015).…”

Um Mapeamento Sistemático da Literatura sobre Iniciativas que avaliam a Experiência do Aprendiz

“…Huang et al (2012) afirmam que os recursos tecnológicos precisam estar alinhados com as necessidades de aprendizagem. Nesse sentido, [Roll et al 2015] buscaram compreender e otimizar a aprendizagem e os ambientes em que ocorrem. Isto direciona a atenc ¸ão para o elemento Valor que é considerado como indicador da eficácia e da experiência de aprendizado do estudante.…”

The impact of developing a blended learning sub-system on students online learning engagement

“…The discussion forum is an example of interaction, exploration, and engaging & challenging instruction. With discussion forums, students spend more time on peer interaction (Roll, Macfadyen & Sandilands, 2015). The course rating is also a support of interaction, exploration, relevancy, and engaging & challenging instruction.…”