Submitting Campus

Worldwide

Department

Management & Technology

Document Type

Article

Publication/Presentation Date

10-25-2021

Abstract/Description

As online training in the aviation industry continues to expand, understanding how learners engage in open online courses may help inform course design. Currently little is known about student engagement in aviation Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and more information is needed about those who utilize, but do not complete them. Datasets from two aviation MOOCs were cluster-analyzed to determine subpopulations based on activity (discussions, videos, quizzes). Differences were examined for days of activity and completion. Survey data revealed differences in demographics and learning goals. Three significantly different subgroups were found for each MOOC. Engagement patterns were similar between corresponding levels across MOOCs for the most and least engaged groups, but differences were noted in the middle groups: MOOC 1 had a broader interest in optional discussions and videos, MOOC 2 had a narrower interest in optional discussions. Notably, significant associations were found between subgroups and days of activity, total quiz scores, and completions. In both MOOCs, significant differences were found between clusters and days of activity, with more highly engaged groups active more days than lower engaged groups. For both MOOCs, significant differences were found between cluster membership and total quiz score and significant associations were found between cluster group and course completion. In both MOOCs, the lower engaged clusters (Low and Moderate Engagers) showed a statistically significantly higher than expected proportion of students not completing the course.

Publication Title

International Journal of Aviation Research

Publisher

Professional Aviation Board of Certification

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