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What is Online Learning? Brief History, Benefits & Limitations

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1997 Launch of Blackboard, a pioneer in online course management systems. 2002 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) launches OpenCourseWare, making course materials freely available online. Online learning can be categorized into various types , including synchronous and asynchronous learning, as well as blended learning.