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virtual course

[ˈvɜːr.tʃu.əl kɔːrs]
nounpl: virtual courses
curso virtual
1. An educational program or class conducted entirely online or through digital platforms, without physical classroom attendance
She enrolled in a virtual course on web design offered by the university.
Ela se inscreveu em um curso virtual de design web oferecido pela universidade.
2. A structured learning experience delivered through the internet using video conferencing, learning management systems, or other digital tools
The virtual course includes interactive modules and weekly live sessions with the instructor.
O curso virtual inclui módulos interativos e sessões ao vivo semanais com o instrutor.
Synonyms
online coursee-learning coursedistance learning courseweb-based course
Antonyms
in-person courseface-to-face courseclassroom coursetraditional course

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
curso virtual
Most common term used in Brazil for online education
São Paulo
curso online
Also widely used as alternative in business and academic contexts
Portugal
curso virtual
Standard usage; sometimes 'curso online' or 'curso à distância' (distance course)

Related Idioms & Phrases

learning in the cloud
remote education
digital classroom
distance learning
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