The instructor in an online course must be aware of the interests/availabilites of multiple parties. The instructor is the content experet, but must organize their content around the learning goals established for the course. Additionally, the professor needs to familiarize themselves with the course assessment scheme and weekly student expectations. Finally, the professor needs to know what they can assist students with, and who they can send student to for help with items that the professor doesn't have authority/ability to address.
Matt Wilkerson
