Investigating learners' behaviors and discourse content in MOOC course reviews

Xian Peng, Qinmei Xu

Abstract: Highlights•Significant differences are shown in discourse behaviors and focused topics between completers and non-completers.•Completers are more likely to express appreciation of course-related content by posting.•Non-completers tend to hold negative attitudes toward the technical issues of platform construction by replying.•Learners' behaviors and opinions toward focused topics evolve toward a stable state throughout the course.