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Stanford University Learning Analytics Lab. Diagnosing MOOC Dropouts. Sherif Halawa halawa@stanford.edu. Understanding Dropout. Who is at risk?. !. !. !. !. !. !. !. Lack of motivation/volition. Which risk factors exist?. !. !. !. !. !. content difficulty. Lack of time. !.
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Stanford University Learning Analytics Lab Diagnosing MOOC Dropouts Sherif Halawa halawa@stanford.edu
Understanding Dropout Who is at risk? ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Lack of motivation/volition Which risk factors exist? ! ! ! ! ! content difficulty Lack of time ! ! Stereotype threats? Negative attributions for setbacks? Not practicing self-motivation? Why did the learner develop them? Design and Deliver the intervention
Study Objectives and Findings Diagnostic Survey Why were they developed? Which risk factors? Difficulty Lack of motivation Lack of volition Lack of time Lack of social support Instruction progresses from concept to concept too fast Sparsity of practice exercises relative to taught concepts Unable to access course textbook Unable to install required software Unable to identify urgent tasks on platform Material already known to student Due to difficulty, benefit/cost is unsatisfactory Since done out of one's own will, need more encouragement. External factors Can't access peer or instructor help when needed
Study Objectives and Findings Forum Study group Diagnostic Models ? Prediction accuracy for lack of motivation/volition Prediction accuracy for lack of time
2 Applications of Dropout Diagnosis Recommending course design changes Allows automatic delivery of psychological interventions to increase persistence