RESOURCE: The Past, Present, And Future Of MOOCs
Here’s a fresh take on the hot topic of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). It’s a look at the past, present, and potential future of MOOCs. It extrapolates what the MOOC will be like in the future based on past data. I find it interesting to see the projections and await to see if they come true.
See Also: 5 Potential Ways MOOCs Will Evolve
So whatever your take is on MOOCs, there’s no denying that it’s one of the biggest discussions being had in schools and businesses around the world. Whether it’s the future of education, another tool in the student’s arsenal, or just a flash in the pan remains to be seen. But this infographic is useful for anyone curious about the history of the MOOC and where it might be in the next couple of decades.
Written by Brian S McGowan, PhD
Dr. McGowan has served in leadership positions in numerous medical educational organizations and commercial supporters and is a Fellow of the Alliance (FACEhp). He founded the Outcomes Standardization Project, launched and hosted the Alliance Podcast, and most recently launched and hosts the JCEHP Emerging Best Practices in CPD podcast. In 2012 he Co-Founded ArcheMedX, Inc, a healthcare informatics and e-learning company to apply his research in practice.
