Code of conduct needs to be rather strict but fair.  The e-learning environment is not be a place for students to promote agendas or undermine with poor behavior. 

Different learning styles means different strategies needed for assessing levels of learning. Students may be engaged by the discussion post aspect, however, some will not read and can undermine the process. 

Like face-to-face teaching, relationships play a vital roll.  Students need to know their instructor in order to build relationships and a positive classroom climate. 

The teacher is truly a facilitator and creator of the online structure and the curriculum. We need to be on top of our game in order to be proactive about issues, concerns, questions, tech support, etc.