Analysing User Engagement in e-Learning Platforms: A Machine Learning Approach to Web Analytics
摘要
The scope of this paper is to analyze the web analytics of a Next Generation Digital Learning Environment (NGDLE), which was part of a European initiative, specifically focusing on how platform engagement was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic waves and the mandatory e-schooling in Europe. Emphasis was given to the Bounce Rate (%) variable, a metric to estimate the platform’s effectiveness in retaining its users. This was achieved by applying a classification problem, comparing different machine learning models, and identifying the most contributing features. The study revealed patterns in the data, providing an overview of user engagement in the e-service while unfolding the complex relationships among the features and the need for robust analysis. Finally, it highlighted features contributing to the target variable Bounce Rate (%) that could be further explored to enhance the VLE.