Re-Examining the Community of Inquiry Framework from the Perspective of Learning Analytics

Abstract

Community of inquiry framework is a widely used theoretical model for explaining online learning process and experience. However, the extant research on this model is largely based on survey research, ignoring the quantitative data of learning behavior. To address such research need, this study investigates the community of inquiry model using both questionnaire data and learning behavior data collected from a learning platform. Through the correlation and stepwise linear regression analysis, this study examines the relationship between online behaviors and identified four types of learning behaviors as significant predictors for MOOC learning performance. The research findings provide several interesting perspectives on online learning behaviors, and can guide learners to learn meaningful and in-depth online learning.