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IN THIS CHAPTER

Seeing what online learning is all about

Walking through the process of becoming an online learner

Finding out what it takes to succeed in online classes

Looking at special populations that may benefit from online courses

Hello, and welcome to the world of online learning. We are excited that you picked up this book to help you jump into online learning and what it takes to succeed in the online classroom. In this book, we explore the ins and outs of online learning. We share personal stories, from both instructor and student perspectives, as a way to help you understand what is expected of learners and overcome the sometimes false expectations of new online learners. We want to be clear that this relates to learning via a college course as well as learning via workplace training; in either scenario, the shift to learning online requires new skills.

You may have some specific questions about online learning, such as these examples:

 What is online learning, and how does it differ from the traditional face-to-face classroom?

 Which institutions offer online programs or courses, and how do I find them?

 What type of computer and technological skills do I need in order to be a successful online learner?

 What kind of work will I be expected to do, how will I complete that work, and how will I be graded?

 What resources are available if I need help?

Our hope is that we have created a resource that answers these questions and more in order to help you succeed as an online learner. In this chapter, you begin your journey into the virtual world of online learning.