To have a good online learning experience, the students should know about you and what makes you the best teacher for that course. This should include experience, credentials and such. This will allow the students to know they can ask you questions openly and get an honest answer. You should ensure your presence in the course by particiapting in discussions wit the class, answer questions when needed and sending reminders about due dates and such. To develop a relationship online, you should keep that comunication open and know a little about your students as well. I liked the idea of having them do a bio of themselves.
