In recent years, the use of asynchronous discussion forums in online learning has increased
rapidly. In earlier studies, content analysis is the most-used research method in exploring …

Internet and social media platforms such as YouTube are an emblem of information on
demand, but, their educative value, especially for conceptually rich domains, such as …

This paper reports on the initial stage of a design-based research program that aims to
devise student-facing social learning analytics in a postsecondary setting. In order to foster …

This scoping review summarizes studies on passive participation in collaborative online
learning activities that used computer-mediated communication tools in school settings. A …

Understanding the relationship between social interaction patterns and cognitive
engagement levels has critical implications on collaborative learning theory, pedagogy, and …

Asynchronous online discussions (AODs) can fail to benefit student learning in online
classes if they are not designed to promote higher-order thinking. AODs can be designed as …

Abstract Background Online Collaborative Writing (OCW) has been reported to be useful to
improve writing quality in higher education. However, challenges emerge during the …

This paper examines the discrete learning strategies employed within a massive open
online course and their relationship to the student learning experience. The theoretical …

This chapter represents an effort to lay out a common framework for the concepts of time to
(a) support diverse researchers working on temporal aspects of learning analytics to …

From massive open online courses (MOOC) to the smaller scale use of learning
management systems, many students interact with online platforms that are meant to support …