Text Mining in Educational Research: Topic Modeling and Latent Dirichlet Allocation

This edited book consolidates and documents recent research on topic modeling in text mining using Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA). Written by leading experts in topic modeling, it covers a wide range of areas, such as theory building, systematic research, and innovative applications. This book offers a thorough exploration of the latest advancements in topic modeling. From identifying issues in unstructured text data to categorizing documents and extracting valuable insights, the book provides practical use of LDA as a powerful tool in qualitative and quantitative research. The chapters discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of topic modeling algorithms and offer tangible examples and applications of LDA in educational research, showcasing its real-world impact. This book dives into the heart of educational research and uncovers the transformative potential of Latent Dirichlet Allocation in shaping the future of topic modeling. This book is a valuable resource, highlighting exemplary works and rapid advances in the field. It appeals to students, researchers, and practitioners interested in text mining.

Myint Swe Khine teaches at the School of Education, Curtin University, Australia. He has more than 30 years of experience in teacher education. He received master's degrees from the University of Southern California, USA, University of Surrey, UK, and the University of Leicester, UK, and a doctoral degree from Curtin University, Australia. He worked at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and was a professor at Emirates College for Advanced Education in the United Arab Emirates. He has wide-ranging research interests in teacher education, science education, learning sciences, psychometrics, measurement, assessment, and evaluation. He is a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of several international academic journals. Throughout his career, he has published over 40 edited books. The most recent volumes include Rhizomatic Metaphor: Legacy of Deleuze and Guattari in Education and Learning (Springer, 2023) and Machine Learning in Educational Sciences: Approaches, Applications and Advances (Springer, 2024).