Timeline of the Evolution of Online Learning

By Kpippin
  • 2014
    2014 BCE

    2014

    98% of public colleges and universities offer online programs.
  • 2009
    2009 BCE

    2009

    The number of students taking at least one course online reaches 5.5 million.
  • 2003
    2003 BCE

    2003

    81% of colleges have at least one online class.
  • 2002
    2002 BCE

    2002

    TheOpenCourseWare project, a resource of free online course materials from MIT, becomes available.
  • 2001
    2001 BCE

    2001

    Advances in online educational tools continue. Moodle.com begins running Moodle.
  • 1999
    1999 BCE

    1999

    The world is introduced to a host of new educational tools,including Blackboard and eCollege.
  • 1994
    1994 BCE

    1994

    The first completely online curriculum is introduced by CalCampus.
  • 1989
    1989 BCE

    1989

    Sir Tim Bernes-Lee invented the World Wide Web.
  • 1982
    1982 BCE

    1982

    CALC ( Computer Assisted Learning Center), a computer based learning center for adults,is established.
  • 1969
    1969 BCE

    1969

    U.S Department of Defense creates the Internet (ARPANET).
  • 1728
    1728 BCE

    1728

    The world's first distance learning course is established in Boston, with lessons sent by mail.