This paper surveys the state of the art on prediction in MOOCs through a systematic
literature review (SLR). The main objectives are: first, to identify the characteristics of the …

Discussion forums are the primary and most widely used venue for social learning and
communication in MOOC context. There has been an interest in the last few years to study …

Student performance prediction (SPP) aims to evaluate the grade that a student will reach
before enrolling in a course or taking an exam. This prediction problem is a kernel task …

Abstract Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) platforms capture the digital traces of
millions of learners and generate an avalanche of “numbers” on learner behavior in MOOCs …

Discussion forums of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) provide great opportunities for
students to interact with instructional staff as well as other students. Exploration of MOOC …

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 …

The evaluation of the learning process is an effective way to realize personalized online
learning. Real-time evaluation of learners' cognitive level during online learning helps to …

In this integrated study of dynamics in MOOCs discussion forums, we analyze the interplay
of temporal patterns, discussion content, and the social structure emerging from the …

In recent years, massive open online courses (MOOCs) have become one of the most
exciting innovations in e-learning environments. Thousands of learners around the world …

This survey presents an overview of information retrieval, natural language processing and
machine learning research that makes use of forum data, including both discussion forums …