Learners all over the world, including rising entrepreneurs, have increased educational
opportunities due to the internet’s affordance of connectivity. This study examines the rapid shift
and evolution in online education by Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC). We focus on what is
being called xMOOCs, the second generation, providers of free, worldwide online courses from
the world’s most renowned professors and universities. The implications of MOOCs on higher
and entrepreneurial education are explored and effective strategies for future implementation
are discussed
