online course

noun
UK /ˌɒn.laɪn ˈkɔːs/
US /ˌɑːn.laɪn ˈkɔːrs/

A class you take on a computer or tablet instead of in a classroom.

My sister is taking an online course to learn how to draw cartoons.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A set of lessons about a subject that you buy or sign up for and complete over the internet at your own pace.

He finished an online course on coding during the summer holidays.

3. A training program delivered through a website or app, often with videos, quizzes, and a teacher who answers questions online.

The online course includes weekly quizzes and a discussion forum.

4. A course of study offered by a school or university where all classes and materials are accessed through the internet.

She enrolled in an online course in biology from a university far away.