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Industries and organizations are increasingly turning to virtual learning for their training needs. But, when is it appropriate for you?
In this article, we'll look at online training and learning: what it is, when it's useful, and how you can use it to enhance your knowledge and skills.
"Online training" is an umbrella term that covers areas such as e-learning, some distance education, Web-based training, virtual learning, and computer-based training, to name a few.
We use these terms to describe learning that takes place on a computer, or on a handheld device like a smartphone or a tablet. This type of learning experience can use a variety of different media, such as articles, graphics, audios, podcasts, interactive content, streamed and recorded presentations, videos, and self-paced tests.
Sometimes, organizations also use "blended learning," which is online training combined with human support, such as interaction through forums or similar channels.
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U.S. Department of Education (2010) 'Evalutation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning: A Meta Analysis and Review of Online Learning Studies.' [Online] Available here. [Accessed September 19, 2012]
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