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Computer conferencing used to provide distance education
The Western Behavioral Sciences Institute -
To make online courses available, Electronic University Network launched
Atari's former president- Ron Gordon -
Creation of First electronic classroom
NOVA Southeastern University in Florida -
First open computer network launched
The National Science Foundation Network (NSFNET) allowed institutions to create and distribute electronic information -
First open computer network launched
The National Science Foundation Network (NSFNET) allowed institutions to create and distribute electronic information -
First fully web-based accredited university
Jones International University opens Centennial, Colorado -
Real-time instruction, also known as synchronous learning
CALCampus introduces the first online-only curriculum -
Western Governors University was found
Nineteen U.S. governors found the University to help Western states maximize educational resources through distance learning. -
A consortium of California colleges.
California Virtual University offered around 700 online classes. -
A consortium of California colleges.
California Virtual University offered around 700 online classes. -
OpenCourseWare Project
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) launches the project to provide free MIT courses to people worldwide. -
Learners enabled to take classes asynchronously at their own pace
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), a free online course resources becomes available. -
Switch to online learning
The COVID-19 pandemic forces nearly every college and university to switch to online learning rather than hold classes in person.