By Haley Henschel and Annelise Hanshaw
2021-01-17 10:00:00 UTC
When we spend so much of our time online, weâre bound to learn something while clicking and scrolling. Discover something new with Mashableâs series
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In the past few years, technological advancements and high demand for accessible, low-cost education have led to ridiculous growth in the online learning sector. (For some perspective, experts
predicted in 2018 that the e-learning industry would hit $325 billion by 2025 â that s triple its revenue from ten years prior.) So, while the coronavirus pandemic didn t launch the online learning boom, it sure didn t hurt its case.Â
Yet even after several semesters of mandatory distance learning, an important question lingers: Can an online education truly replace in-person learning?Â