ABSTRACT
The popularity of online internships has arisen partially in response to technological advancements and the COVID-19 pandemic, which have acted as a catalyst for rapid internship growth. This chapter offers an insight into work-integrated learning (WIL) through the lens of online internships, drawing upon the current educational and practitioner literature. Real-world case studies exemplify the challenges, benefits, and quality assurance issues faced by all key stakeholders globally in these online endeavors. In this chapter, we guide readers through the known advantages and disadvantages of online internships, emphasizing the characteristics of a high-quality WIL experience, and make suggestions for the future of these internships post-COVID-19. Whilst highlighting the many advantages of collaborative learning during the online internship process, the authors stress the need for further empirical research on this topic.
