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Interpretable MOOC recommendation: a multi-attention network for personalized learning behavior analysis

Interpretable MOOC recommendation: a multi-attention network for personalized learning behavior... Course recommendations are important for improving learner satisfaction and reducing dropout rates on massive open online course (MOOC) platforms. This study aims to propose an interpretable method of analyzing students' learning behaviors and recommending MOOCs by integrating multiple data sources.Design/methodology/approachThe study proposes a deep learning method of recommending MOOCs to students based on a multi-attention mechanism comprising learning records attention, word-level review attention, sentence-level review attention and course description attention. The proposed model is validated using real-world data consisting of the learning records of 6,628 students for 1,789 courses and 65,155 reviews.FindingsThe main contribution of this study is its exploration of multiple unstructured information using the proposed multi-attention network model. It provides an interpretable strategy for analyzing students' learning behaviors and conducting personalized MOOC recommendations.Practical implicationsThe findings suggest that MOOC platforms must fully utilize the information implied in course reviews to extract personalized learning preferences.Originality/valueThis study is the first attempt to recommend MOOCs by exploring students' preferences in course reviews. The proposed multi-attention mechanism improves the interpretability of MOOC recommendations. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Internet Research Emerald Publishing

Interpretable MOOC recommendation: a multi-attention network for personalized learning behavior analysis

Internet Research , Volume 32 (2): 18 – Mar 15, 2022

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
© Emerald Publishing Limited
ISSN
1066-2243
DOI
10.1108/intr-08-2020-0477
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Abstract

Course recommendations are important for improving learner satisfaction and reducing dropout rates on massive open online course (MOOC) platforms. This study aims to propose an interpretable method of analyzing students' learning behaviors and recommending MOOCs by integrating multiple data sources.Design/methodology/approachThe study proposes a deep learning method of recommending MOOCs to students based on a multi-attention mechanism comprising learning records attention, word-level review attention, sentence-level review attention and course description attention. The proposed model is validated using real-world data consisting of the learning records of 6,628 students for 1,789 courses and 65,155 reviews.FindingsThe main contribution of this study is its exploration of multiple unstructured information using the proposed multi-attention network model. It provides an interpretable strategy for analyzing students' learning behaviors and conducting personalized MOOC recommendations.Practical implicationsThe findings suggest that MOOC platforms must fully utilize the information implied in course reviews to extract personalized learning preferences.Originality/valueThis study is the first attempt to recommend MOOCs by exploring students' preferences in course reviews. The proposed multi-attention mechanism improves the interpretability of MOOC recommendations.

Journal

Internet ResearchEmerald Publishing

Published: Mar 15, 2022

Keywords: MOOC recommendation; Learning behavior analysis; Multi-attention network; Course review

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