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What is Online Learning? Brief History, Benefits & Limitations

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Period/Year Key Developments in Online Learning 1960s Beginnings of computer-based training (CBT) using mainframe computers. 1980s Emergence of teleconferencing and satellite-based distance learning. 2002 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) launches OpenCourseWare, making course materials freely available online.

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The fascinating potential of VR for medical training

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Initially associated with the world of video games, virtual reality (VR) is becoming an essential training tool in specific fields, including medicine and paramedicine. A high level of fidelity and realism is associated with effective learning ( Barry Issenberg et al., What is patient safety?