Application of big data in curriculum development

While Learning Analytics has been widely used to improve learning experiences such as course content, activities, and assessments, it plays a significant role in providing data-driven insight into the efficacy of a program. This chapter sheds light on how big data can be used in curriculum development to ensure that the skills and competencies students learn at educational institutions align with those required in the current and future job market. By exploring three case studies in which big data has been utilized to revise and update curricula in different fields, this chapter suggests that big data allows curriculum designers to make data-driven decisions which leads to a higher rate of employability and satisfaction among students. This chapter also discusses the limitations and challenges of using big data in education.