A Methodological Approach to Provide Effective Web-Based Training by Using Collaborative Learning and Social Networks

This paper presents an approach to rebuild the benefits lost from moving from traditional Instructor-led Training to Web-based Training by using Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning and Social Networks. The innovative approach of using Learning Analytics and Educational Data Mining techniques to track and analyse the interactive behavior of on-line collaborative learning and social networks is explored to enhance and improve corporate distance training. The results of this multidisciplinary proposal addressing pedagogical, technological and business issues to support Web-based Training becomes decisive for enhancing and improving the overall distance training experience and for finding new opportunities for cost-effective ways to deliver training programs. We believe the outcomes of this research will be crucial for greatly enhance and improve corporate distance training.