Users who stay and finish the MOOC utilize the course material better than those who do not, suggesting interest in learning from the material is a contributing factor for completion.¶

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Evidence · 1 study · associational r1 · q2
Currency · newest study 2024 · not yet checked against its sources · not reviewed by a person

Subclaims¶

q2 i? Users who stay and finish the course have utilized the MOOC material better, as illustrated by the process graphs. → Vázquez Mendoza 2024

Evidence¶

Vázquez Mendoza 2024¶

Vázquez Mendoza, J. A., Ferri Ramírez, C., & Monserrat Aranda, C. (2024). Analysis and discovery of procrastination patterns in a language learning MOOC. Computers & Education, 223, 105154. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2024.105154

q2 · i? · associational · r1

Based on process mining graphs constructed from the 'Basic Spanish 1' MOOC event logs. The authors conclude that "interest in learning from the MOOC material is a contributing factor for continuing and completing the course."

"Users who stay and finish the course have utilized the MOOC material better as the process graphs illustrate. Thus, interest in learning from the MOOC material is a contributing factor for continuing and completing the course."

Discussion¶

Related Claims¶

• Process mining of MOOC event logs reveals that users who fail or drop out exhibit distinct patterns of intra-session and extra-session procrastination compared to users who pass. — related
• Learners invest more effort in tasks they perceive as interesting, personally important, or useful to their future goals. — a broader claim this one bears on
• Users who fail a MOOC tend to combine evaluation tasks with consultation of support materials, suggesting they attempt to answer activities without having absorbed the essential knowledge. — related