@proceedings { title = {Towards a conceptual framework to scaffold self-regulation in a MOOC}, author = {Sambe, Gorgoumack and Bouchet, François and Labat, Jean-Marc}, editor = {M. F. Kebe, Cheikh and Gueye, Assane and Ndiaye, Ababacar}, abstract = {MOOCs are part of the ecosystem of self-learning for which self-regulation is one of the pillars. Weakness of self-regulation skills is one of the key factors that contribute to dropout in a MOOC. We present a conceptual framework to promote self-regulated learning in a MOOC. This framework relies on the use of a virtual companion to provide metacognitive prompts and a visualization of indicators. The aim of this system will not only be to improve the quality of learning on the MOOC but also to help reducing attrition.}, year = {2018}, month = {01/2018}, publisher = {Springer International Publishing}, volume = {204}, pages = {245-256}, address = {Cham}, country = {France}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-72965-7_23}, isbn = {978-3-319-72965-7}, refereed = {yes}, keywords = {dropout, meta-cognition, MOOC, self-learning, self-regulation, virtual companion}, }