In a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), predictive models of student behavior can support multiple aspects of learning, including instructor feedback and timely intervention. Ongoing courses, when the student outcomes are yet unknown, must rely on models trained from the historical data of previously offered courses. I…
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The Web has enabled one of the most visible recent developments in education---the deployment of massive open online courses. With their global reach and often staggering enrollments, MOOCs have the potential to become a major new mechanism for learning. Despite this early promise, however, MOOCs are still relatively u…
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) bring together thousands of people from different geographies and demographic backgrounds -- but to date, little is known about how they learn or communicate. We introduce a new content-analysed MOOC dataset and use Bayesian Non-negative Matrix Factorization (BNMF) to extract communi…
Paper models MOOC users behavior using MDP for easier classification.
problem Difficulty in defining and classifying MOOC users based on their behavior.
method Uses Markov Decision Process (MDP) to model user behavior from log data.
result Classifies users based on their intentions inferred from MDP rewards.
In massive open online courses (MOOCs), peer grading serves as a critical tool for scaling the grading of complex, open-ended assignments to courses with tens or hundreds of thousands of students. But despite promising initial trials, it does not always deliver accurate results compared to human experts. In this paper,…
A new system recommends specific knowledge concepts in MOOCs based on student interests.
problem MOOCs recommend courses but ignore specific knowledge concepts interests.
method End-to-end graph neural network (ACKRec) that combines content and context information.
result ACKRec effectively recommends knowledge concepts to MOOC students.
MORF: A Framework for Predictive Modeling and Replication At Scale With Privacy-Restricted MOOC Datacs.SE
Big data repositories from online learning platforms such as Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) represent an unprecedented opportunity to advance research on education at scale and impact a global population of learners. To date, such research has been hindered by poor reproducibility and a lack of replication, largel…
The effectiveness of learning in massive open online courses (MOOCs) can be significantly enhanced by introducing personalized intervention schemes which rely on building predictive models of student learning behaviors such as some engagement or performance indicators. A major challenge that has to be addressed when bu…
The paper presents a machine learning approach to multidimensional item response theory.
problem Modeling and predicting student performance from assessment data.
method Inspired by collaborative filtering, the paper defines a general class of models using penalized joint maximum likelihood (JML) for estimation and cross-validation for model selection.
result The high-dimensional model fit to large and sparse data does not lend itself well to traditional factor interpretation.
DynAEsti models ability as a time-varying curve, improving IRT for dynamic settings.
problem Traditional IRT models assume static ability; new approach models dynamic ability.
method DynAEsti augments traditional IRT Expectation Maximization with CurvFiFE for curve fitting.
result DynAEsti successfully recovers human performance dynamics in golf.
The high level of attrition and low rate of certification in Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) has prompted a great deal of research. Prior researchers have focused on predicting dropout based upon behavioral features such as student confusion, click-stream patterns, and social interactions. However, few studies have…
The field of learning analytics needs to adopt a more rigorous approach for predictive model evaluation that matches the complex practice of model-building. In this work, we present a procedure to statistically test hypotheses about model performance which goes beyond the state-of-the-practice in the community to analy…
Peer grading is the process of students reviewing each others' work, such as homework submissions, and has lately become a popular mechanism used in massive open online courses (MOOCs). Intrigued by this idea, we used it in a course on algorithms and data structures at the University of Hamburg. Throughout the whole se…
Paper improves neural network models for MOOC student course prediction.
problem Improving neural network-based predictive methods for MOOC student course trajectory modeling.
method Enhanced LSTM networks and Transformer architecture applied to MOOC student data.
result Improved accuracy in predicting MOOC student course trajectories.
In modern computer science education, massive open online courses (MOOCs) log thousands of hours of data about how students solve coding challenges. Being so rich in data, these platforms have garnered the interest of the machine learning community, with many new algorithms attempting to autonomously provide feedback t…
Tailoring the presentation of information to the needs of individual students leads to massive gains in student outcomes~\cite{bloom19842}. This finding is likely due to the fact that different students learn differently, perhaps as a result of variation in ability, interest or other factors~\cite{schiefele1992interest…
SKVMN improves KT models by tracing student knowledge states and dependencies.
problem Tackling limitations of existing KT models in deep learning.
method Proposes SKVMN, a deep learning model unifying recurrent and memory capacities.
result Significantly outperforms state-of-the-art KT models on multiple datasets.
Predicts student performance in interactive online question pools using GNNs.
problem Predicting student performance in interactive online question pools with evolving knowledge.
method Proposes R^2GCN, a GNN model for heterogeneous networks to predict student performance.
result Achieves higher accuracy in student performance prediction than traditional methods.
Predicts student outcomes in real-time using domain adaptation.
problem Real-time student performance prediction in online courses.
method GritNet architecture with unsupervised domain adaptation.
result GritNet enhances real-time predictions, especially in early weeks.
Bayesian rating system for large competitions improves prediction and efficiency.
problem Rating systems for large, competitive events like online programming contests.
method Developed a Bayesian rating system for many participants, proving robustness and runtime.
result The system outperforms existing systems in accuracy and computation speed.
While computer and communication technologies have provided effective means to scale up many aspects of education, the submission and grading of assessments such as homework assignments and tests remains a weak link. In this paper, we study the problem of automatically grading the kinds of open response mathematical qu…
Increasingly fast development and update cycle of online course contents, and diverse demographics of students in each online classroom, make student performance prediction in real-time (before the course finishes) and/or on curriculum without specific historical performance data available interesting topics for both i…
TopicResponse: A Marriage of Topic Modelling and Rasch Modelling for Automatic Measurement in MOOCscs.LG
This paper explores the suitability of using automatically discovered topics from MOOC discussion forums for modelling students' academic abilities. The Rasch model from psychometrics is a popular generative probabilistic model that relates latent student skill, latent item difficulty, and observed student-item respons…
Deep Learning improves real-time question answering in MOOC forums.
problem Challenges in responding to questions in real-time in MOOC forums.
method Used Transformer-based contextual embedding mechanisms like BERT for real-time question answering.
result Automation reduced turn-around response time from 21 mins to 0.3 secs.
Unification of HDP and LDA Models for Optimal Topic Clustering of Subject Specific Question Bankscs.IR
Unified HDP and LDA models for efficient topic clustering of online course queries.
problem Efficiently cluster and answer subject-specific online course queries.
method Use Hierarchical Dirichlet Process (HDP) to optimize topic number for Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) model runs.
result Achieve optimal clustering efficiency by recursively applying LDA on effective topics.
Develops an online nonparametric classifier for massive data.
problem Challenges of batch kernel-based nonparametric classifiers in massive data.
method Online principle components analysis to reduce dimensionality, followed by stochastic approximation algorithm for real-time calculation.
result Online classifier provides the best trade-off between accuracy and computation cost.
We present a Bayesian non-negative tensor factorization model for count-valued tensor data, and develop scalable inference algorithms (both batch and online) for dealing with massive tensors. Our generative model can handle overdispersed counts as well as infer the rank of the decomposition. Moreover, leveraging a repa…
Neural MMO v1.3: A Massively Multiagent Game Environment for Training and Evaluating Neural Networkscs.LG
Neural MMO simulates MMOs to study multiagent intelligence.
problem Limited research environments for multiagent intelligence.
method Developed a new game environment inspired by MMOs.
result Standard methods can learn interesting behaviors in MMOs.
Study evaluates predictive models for blended courses, analyzing performance across different offerings.
problem Limited success in predicting student performance in blended courses.
method Used data from two offerings of two different undergraduate courses to train and evaluate models.
result Models perform better on the same offering and less well on different offerings of the same course.
Paper proposes online learning for MIMO channel estimation using neural networks.
problem Challenges in MIMO channel estimation due to physical model simplifications and system configuration requirements.
method Unfold a channel estimation algorithm as a neural network, allowing online learning and correction of imperfect models.
result Achieves channel estimation error close to that of a perfectly calibrated system.
The Internet has rich and rapidly increasing sources of high quality educational content. Inferring prerequisite relations between educational concepts is required for modern large-scale online educational technology applications such as personalized recommendations and automatic curriculum creation. We present PREREQ,…
The performance of classification algorithms with a massive and highly imbalanced data stream depends upon efficient balancing strategy. Some techniques of balancing strategy have been applied in the past with Batch data to resolve the class imbalance problem. This paper proposes a new incremental data balancing framew…
Is Your Model "MADD"? A Novel Metric to Evaluate Algorithmic Fairness for Predictive Student Modelscs.LG
New metric MADD assesses fairness of predictive student models.
problem Predictive student models can be biased and unfair, leading to discrimination.
method Proposes MADD metric to analyze model's discriminatory behaviors.
result Fair predictive performance does not guarantee fair behaviors or outcomes.
Study on continual learning with Twitter data, developing ConGraD algorithm.
problem Personalized online language learning on a massive scale.
method Developed POLL problem setting, collected Firehose datasets, and introduced ConGraD algorithm.
result ConGraD algorithm outperforms prior continual learning methods on Firehose datasets.
Paper proposes a GPU-based system for training massive deep learning models in ads systems.
problem Training massive deep learning models with terabyte-scale parameters in ads systems.
method Hierarchical GPU parameter server with 3-layer storage (GPU High-Bandwidth Memory, CPU main memory, SSD).
result 4-node hierarchical GPU parameter server trains a model 2X faster than a 150-node in-memory system.
The in-game economies of massively multi-player online games (MMOGs) are complex systems that have to be carefully designed and managed. This paper presents the results of an analysis of auction house data from the MMOG Glitch, across a 14 month time period, the entire lifetime of the game. The data comprise almost 3 m…
What Should I Learn First: Introducing LectureBank for NLP Education and Prerequisite Chain Learningcs.CY
Recent years have witnessed the rising popularity of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and related fields such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). Many online courses and resources are available even for those without a strong background in the field. Often the student is curious about a specific…
TrueLearn: A Family of Bayesian Algorithms to Match Lifelong Learners to Open Educational Resourcescs.AI
TrueLearn uses Bayesian algorithms to match learners with educational resources.
problem Matching lifelong learners to open educational resources efficiently and effectively.
method TrueLearn uses a text ontology and Bayesian strategies to match learners with educational resources based on their background knowledge and material novelty.
result TrueLearn algorithms show promise in building an effective educational recommendation system.
Open problem seeks an online learning algorithm for binary classification.
problem Existence of an online learning algorithm for binary classification with sublinear mistakes.
method Assumption of sequence allowing learning algorithm's existence.
result Specific condition determines sequence's learnability.
Using the trends of estimated abilities in terms of item response theory for online testing, we can predict the success/failure status for the final examination to each student at early stages in courses. In prediction, we applied the newly developed nearest neighbor method for determining the similarity of learning sk…
Distributed computing offers a high degree of flexibility to accommodate modern learning constraints and the ever increasing size of datasets involved in massive data issues. Drawing inspiration from the theory of distributed computation models developed in the context of gradient-type optimization algorithms, we prese…
New method for online inference using SGD with random scaling.
problem Efficient online inference for SGD parameters.
method Asymptotic pivotal statistics via random scaling.
result Robust and efficient online inference without resampling.
e-LOND algorithm controls FDR in online testing with arbitrary dependencies.
problem Online testing of hypotheses with unknown dependencies.
method e-LOND algorithm for FDR control under arbitrary dependence.
result e-LOND provides more power than existing methods through simulations.
Private learning can be used to efficiently solve online learning problems.
problem The relationship between differentially private learning and online learning efficiency.
method Derive an efficient black-box reduction from differentially private learning to online learning from expert advice.
result An efficient differentially private learner implies an efficient online learner.
Distributed machine learning (ML) is a modern computation paradigm that divides its workload into independent tasks that can be simultaneously achieved by multiple machines (i.e., agents) for better scalability. However, a typical distributed system is usually implemented with a central server that collects data statis…
Although compelling assessments have been examined in recent years, more studies are required to yield a better understanding of the several methods where assessment techniques significantly affect student learning process. Most of the educational research in this area does not consider demographics data, differing met…
Develops a fair post-processing method for student success predictions.
problem Ensuring fairness in predictive student models for educational applications.
method Uses the MADD metric to improve model fairness while maintaining accuracy.
result Successfully improved fairness of predictive models for student success.
We present a scalable Bayesian model for low-rank factorization of massive tensors with binary observations. The proposed model has the following key properties: (1) in contrast to the models based on the logistic or probit likelihood, using a zero-truncated Poisson likelihood for binary data allows our model to scale …