@techreport { title = {MOOCs in Europe: Evidence from pilot surveys with universities and MOOC learners}, year = {2016}, month = {06/2016}, author = {Muñoz, Jonatan Castaño and Punie, Yves and dos Santos, Andreia Inamorato and JRC-IPTS}, keywords = {up-skilling, re-skilling, policy recommendations, MOOCs, learner demographics, governmental policy, accreditation, Academic policy}, publisher = {European Commission}, abstract = {Headlines  MOOCs are an important part of non-formal learning for individuals with higher education experience, particularly those who are either unemployed or low earners.  MOOC certificates currently have low value in the labour market and in formal education.  Data from studies of MOOCs in Europe sometimes differ from US studies.  The number of MOOCS offered by HEIs in Europe is growing but they are not yet widespread.  Digital competence is very important for participation in MOOCs.  The socio-economic profile of MOOC learners varies according to the subject of the course.  Feedback and interaction with peers and teachers is important for MOOC learners, but often}, refereed = {does not apply}, url = {https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/sites/jrcsh/files/JRC%20brief%20MOOCs_JRC101956.pdf}, attachments = {JRC brief MOOCs_JRC101956.pdf}, }