Since the start of the higher education “eLearning” craze in 2006, MOOCs and other web-based open education initiatives have taken off and developed into an industry of its own.
The “skills gap” isn’t just one thing; it’s an umbrella term used to encompass any area where employers are having trouble finding qualified employees to fill open positions.
Whether you’ve just emptied your nest, are looking to re-career, or want to advance in the workplace or just expand your horizons, there are as many reasons for taking a MOOC as there are, well, MOOCs!