Setting the scene for MOOC provision in Europe

From courses on mindfulness to an introduction to marketing at universities and businesses across Europe the potential of using MOOCs as a learning tool and opportunity for partnership between their worlds has begun to rise.

For learners finding a MOOC to participate in has never been easier, with platforms showcasing and listing the available MOOCs growing, and easily available on the Internet.

This paper maps out the existing MOOC provision, gives a theoretical background to their use, and sets out the distribution of current MOOC users within the E28, giving the reader an insight into the use and availablility of MOOCs within Europe.