Introduction to Multimodal Learning Analytics

Abstract

This chapter provides an introduction and an overview of this edited book on Multimodal Learning Analytics (MMLA). The goal of this book is to introduce the reader to the field of MMLA and provide a comprehensive overview of contemporary MMLA research. The contributions come from diverse contexts to support different objectives and stakeholders (e.g., learning scientists, policymakers, technologists). In this first introductory chapter, we present the history of MMLA and the various ongoing challenges, giving a brief overview of the contributions of the book, and conclude by highlighting the potential emerging technologies and practices connected with MMLA.