The course explores research trends in the area of online learning. Students will explore the requirements needed for successful online learning and teaching. Topics investigated may include the process of teaching and learning in an online learning environment (OLE), evaluating effective courseware and online communications technologies, integration of technology into OLEs, working with online classroom dynamics, addressing the needs of the online student, making the transition to online teaching, promoting the development of an online learning community, comparing Learning Management Systems, and investigating emerging trends in e-learning and e-training in industry settings.