Online Learning Analytics

Analytics in education can help diverse students succeed, but it requires ethical and strategic use. This book examines data insights, scaling up learning analytics, and the role of trust in online learning to prepare for a future where online learning plays a major role. It addresses concerns about the future of education and learning and energizes the field of learning analytics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 14 December 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In our rapidly advancing digital education landscape, the ethical, strategic, and thoughtful application of analytics holds immense potential to empower a more diverse range of students to achieve unprecedented success in their higher education endeavors. Jay Liebowitz and a cohort of esteemed experts in this field serve as guiding lights, illuminating the possibilities, potential challenges, and the transformative power of collaborative learning within this domain.

The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in a new era of education, transforming the way we teach and learn. Online learning, once considered a supplementary tool, has now become an integral component of K–12 schools and universities across the globe. While this transition brings with it a multitude of questions and concerns from parents, students, educators, scholars, administrators, staff, accrediting bodies, and many others, it also presents an opportunity to explore the potential of virtual learning and its impact on student learning outcomes.

Online Learning Analytics emerges as a response to those who may harbor skepticism about the efficacy of online learning. By gaining a deeper understanding and applying learning analytics, we can gain insights into how effective learning strategies, such as student/faculty engagement, can contribute to the achievement of educational goals that will pave the way for the success of future generations. Learning analytics has demonstrated its effectiveness in various contexts, including the impact of leveraging learning analytics in asynchronous online discussions in higher education.

To prepare for a future where online learning assumes a central role, this book delves into critical aspects such as:

Data Insights for Enhancing Curriculum Design: Learning analytics provides valuable insights into the effectiveness of curriculum design, teaching practices, and learning strategies. By analyzing data, educators can identify areas for improvement, refine their approaches, and create more engaging and effective learning experiences for students.

Teaching Practice and Learning: Learning analytics helps educators understand the impact of their teaching methods on student learning outcomes. By tracking student engagement, participation, and performance, educators can identify areas of strength and weakness, make data-driven adjustments to their teaching strategies, and improve their effectiveness in the classroom.

Scaling Up Learning Analytics in Evidence: As online learning continues to grow, the demand for evidence-based practices and scalable solutions becomes increasingly important. This book explores strategies for implementing learning analytics at scale, ensuring that data-driven insights are accessible to educators, administrators, and policymakers, and contributing to the overall improvement of educational outcomes.

In conclusion, the ethical, strategic, and thoughtful integration of analytics in education holds the promise of empowering a more diverse range of students to achieve unprecedented success in their higher education journeys. By leveraging the power of data, collaboration, and evidence-based practices, we can create learning environments that are tailored to the individual needs of students, promote student/faculty engagement, and foster lifelong learning. As we navigate the new normal of education, let us embrace the potential of online learning analytics and work together to create a brighter future for all.

Weight: 444g
Dimension: 154 x 233 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032047775