MOOCS in Higher Education–State of the Art Review (original) (raw)

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) represent an evolving educational model that offers free access to online courses for a nearly unlimited number of participants. This review explores the current landscape of MOOCs in higher education, evaluating their effectiveness, challenges, and impact on traditional educational paradigms. The findings indicate that while MOOCs provide significant opportunities for widespread education, they also pose challenges in terms of engagement, completion rates, and quality of learning outcomes. Future recommendations emphasize the need for improved pedagogical strategies, technology integration, and assessment methods to enhance the learning experience in MOOC environments.