Live lectures, as opposed to in-person lectures, are live educational video classes held online. These classes allow the teachers to see the students, which is not often the case with online classes. A Learning Management System (LMS) is typically used to deliver these lectures. Students can use these tools to keep track of their assignments and progress. It allows for two-way communication and concurrent learning. In other words, a student can connect with peers, listen to the teacher, and ask questions.

The most important aspect of distance learning is the live class feature. Students can see the lecture whenever it is convenient for them. Also, they can ask questions in real time during live lectures as well. These lectures can also be recorded in audio, video, or both formats and then uploaded to a designated website for viewing.