Timeline of Evolution of Online learning

By nasserbogale

  • 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.