Refining success and dropout in massive open online courses based on the intention–behavior gap

Figures & data

Figure 1. Venn diagrams illustrating intention–behavior relations that identify MOOC-takers.

Figure 2. Certificate-oriented success measurement of MOOC-I and MOOC-II.

Figure 3. Intention–behaviour relations in MOOC-I and MOOC-II.

Table

In this MOOC, I intend to …
	• Browse • Browse and download learning materials • Participate in some learning activities of … * ... modules and optionally browse and download learning materials* • Participate in most learning activities of … * ... modules and optionally browse and download learning materials* • Participate in all learning activities of … * … modules and optionally browse and download learning materials* • Participate in all learning activities and strive for a certificate of participation (pass at least 75% of the course) • Participate in all learning activities and strive for a certificate of accomplishment (pass 100% of the course)	*
		Only one module
		Two modules
		Three modules
		Four modules
		All modules

Table

In this MOOC, I have …
	• Browsed • Browsed and downloaded learning materials • Participated in some learning activities of … * … .. modules and optionally browsed and downloaded learning materials* • Participated in most learning activities of … * ... modules and optionally browsed and downloaded learning materials* • Participated in all learning activities of … * ….. modules and optionally browsed and downloaded learning materials* • Participated in all learning activities and earned a certificate of participation (pass at least 75% of the course) • Participated in all learning activities and earned a certificate of accomplishment (pass 100% of the course)	*
		Only one module
		Two modules
		Three modules
		Four modules
		All modules