I think the components of solid online courses are the same as those in face-to-face settings. The idea of providing specifically focused content and supplementing the typical course with lecturers is a great practice. In the online world; however, such lecturers are able to be preserved and presented in the future, as well. The courses become timeless, and the ability to engage students without having to inconvenience the speaker an additional time is possible. Discussion forums allow students to engage synchronously and asynchronously. The possibilities in online teaching are tremendous.
