This scoping review reports an ongoing review that synthesizes existing online laboratories research in engineering education. The paper identifies the learning outcomes that are assessed in empirical studies of online laboratories, the measurement tools that are used to assess these outcomes, and the adequacy of these tools. The review was based on studies selected after an extensive search of academic databases using relevant search terms and strategies. The articles retrieved were filtered using inclusion and exclusion criteria that helped us identify peer-reviewed articles, published on online laboratory learning outcomes within the last two decades (2002 - 2022). The selected articles were read and coded based on the KIPPAS (Knowledge and Understanding, Inquiry Skills, Practical Skills, Perception, Analytical Skills, Social and Scientific Communication) framework. The findings from this review suggest there is a need for more research into students' practical, inquiry, and analytical learning outcomes. This study also identifies current practices and identifies gaps in the existing literature. The implication of the findings for further research and practice were also discussed.
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