Higher education is one of the ways to overcome social inequalities in rural areas in
develo** countries. This has led states to develop public policies aimed at access …

Introduction The problem of academic dropout in the first year of studies represents an
important issue for higher education, in that it accounts for an important indicator of quality …

The societal demand for graduates with expertise in Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics (STEM) stands in contrast with prevalent issues of diminished interest among …

This paper presents the results of a study, carried out as part of the design-based
development of an online self-assessment for prospective students in higher online …

Pre-enrolment self-assessments are a promising way to address student commitment and
retention in an early stage. Such assessments aim to inform study decisions by evoking …

Informed study decisions are pivotal for student retention in higher online education. A self-
assessment prior to enrolment has been proposed as a promising approach to enable …

Zusammenfassung Online-Self-Assessments (OSAs) für die Studienorientierung werden
hinsichtlich ihrer Inhalte und Ziele umschrieben. Die bestehenden Befunde zu …

This doctoral thesis focuses on student dropout in online higher education (OHE), with a
focus on the experience of students and faculty at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya …

La deserción en la educación superior ha sido un fenómeno ampliamente estudiado, con
un consenso sobre su potencial para impedir la transferencia de los beneficios personales y …

This study aims to predict the semester in which students complete their final thesis using
transcript data and three regression algorithms: Linear Regression, Kernel Ridge …