e-learning courses

[/ˈiː.lɜːrnɪŋ ˈkɔːrsɪz/]
nounpl: e-learning courses
cursos de educação a distância / cursos online / cursos de aprendizagem eletrônica
1. Educational programs delivered through digital platforms and the internet, allowing students to learn remotely without attending physical classrooms
She enrolled in e-learning courses to improve her professional skills while working full-time.
Ela se inscreveu em cursos de educação a distância para melhorar suas habilidades profissionais enquanto trabalhava em tempo integral.
2. Structured online educational content with lessons, assignments, assessments, and instructor interaction conducted via computers or mobile devices
The university offers a variety of e-learning courses in business, technology, and languages.
A universidade oferece uma variedade de cursos online em negócios, tecnologia e idiomas.
E-learning courses have become increasingly popular in Brazil since the COVID-19 pandemic, transforming both higher education and corporate training. In the USA, e-learning is deeply integrated into educational systems at all levels. The term reflects the digital transformation of education globally and is particularly valued for providing flexible, accessible learning opportunities to diverse populations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
online coursesdistance learning coursesweb-based coursesvirtual coursesdigital learning programs
Antonyms / Antônimos
in-person coursesclassroom coursesface-to-face instructiontraditional courses

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cursos online / cursos de educação a distância
Most common terms in Brazil; widely used in educational and corporate contexts
Rio de Janeiro
cursos a distância
Common colloquial usage emphasizing the remote aspect
São Paulo
cursos digitais / cursos de aprendizagem eletrônica
Often preferred in business and tech-oriented contexts
Portugal
cursos de aprendizagem a distância / formação online
Portuguese tends to use 'formação' (training) more frequently than Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

virtual classroomwebinarlearning management system (LMS)blended learningremote educationdigital literacy

Related Idioms & Phrases

learning at your own pace
click and learn
virtual classroom experience
self-paced learning
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