Exploring the Effect of Behavioral Engagement on Learning Achievement in Online Learning Environment: Learning Analytics of Non-degree Online Learning Data

In this study, learning analytics was conducted based on the data of 2582 students' learning on an online learning platform. Through correlation and regression analysis, the effects of 13 indicators of behavioral engagement on learning performance were investigated. The results showed that nine of the 13 indicators were significantly correlated with the pass rate of lesson quizzes. Among them, 8 were significant contributors, which explained 59.8% of variability in the pass rate of lesson quizzes. Ten indicators were significantly correlated with the mean score of unit tests. Among them, 7 were significant contributors, which explained 65.4% of the variability. It also showed that learning motivation was a crucial factor of the quality of online learning engagement. The quality of online learning engagement of the non-degree students who had internal motivation was better than that of degree students.