What is the definition of online, or e-learning, according to Dr. Pannekoek?

An online class is a course conducted over the Internet. They are generally conducted through a learning management system, in which students can view their course syllabus and academic progress, as well as communicate with fellow students and their course instructor. A learning system based on formalised teaching but with the help of electronic resources is known as E-learning. While teaching can be based in or out of the classrooms, the use of computers and the Internet forms the major component of E-learning.

Explanation:

In online education, we talk about virtual classes, virtual schools, virtual conferences, etc. In common use, when we use the word "virtual", we tend to mean online, that is through a computer or device. We use it to define an interaction that does not take place in an in-person physical environment.