Contextualization class

The History of E-Learning

By wmche001

  • The Term E-Learning coined

    Elliot Masie coins the term "e-learning" at the TechLearn conference.

  • First online course

    MIT introduces OpenCourseWare free to the public. The general public could download materials and listen to lectures.

  • HTML5 changes E-Learning

    With the advent of HTML5, the ability to add rich media experiences to classes and customize learning further

  • The MOOC era begins

    Companies such as Coursera, Udacity, and edX lead the way in the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) era. These successful online learning platforms allow for online courses to become viable.

  • Universities embrace E-Learning

    Fully online learning becomes common (98% of Universities offer online courses) by 2014

  • E-Learning becomes profitable

    By 2018, the E-Learning market reached $168.8 billion. This has led to corporations embracing the value of E-Learning

  • Citations

    Gutierrez, K. (n.d.). 10 Great Moments in eLearning History. Retrieved January 22, 2021, from https://www.shiftelearning.com/blog/bid/343658/10-Great-Moments-in-eLearning-History The History of E-Learning. (n.d.). Retrieved January 22, 2021, from https://e-student.org/history-of-e-learning/ Tucker, C. R. (2020). Balance with blended learning: Partner with your students to reimagine learning and reclaim your life. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin.