You are correct. In the "perfect" world, the course objectives, thus outcomes, should be the same regardless of the modality of delivery. In the early days, way back in the 1990s, regulators wanted assurance that the "hours" online were at least similar to on ground. This proved difficult to measure and prove. Now, I believe, the focus in on demonstrating outcomes through online assessment methods. As you know, in a classroom setting, student A does not really need all four hours of "lecture" in a week, while student B does not "get" the materials in the four hours even with tutoring and extra help. There is wide variation among students in any setting. What we, as teachers, must do is to assure the student learns the materials necessary to satisfy course content. It is a new world and is changing every day. Exciting times for all.