Hi Rob:
You bring up a very interesting point. Obviously there are some skills and taining that must be always provided in real time by a live, knowledgeable instructor.
However, innovative trends and individuals are always coming up with newer methods that address better (or equivalent) training methodologies - many times in the online delivery format. So I wouldn't be surprised if more online instruction in trdaditionally hands-on only settings begin to appear.
Regards, Barry