Pertinent dynamics of the online course in business and economics

As the market for online education grows to include many degree and nondegree programs, the demand for internet-based courses increases in an analogous manner.  Faculty members of all disciplines are increasingly involved in planning and, more importantly, offering such courses.  In order to plan and offer effective online courses, professors should look at specific dynamics needed to develop impeccable internet-based classes.  Such dynamics are a precursor in identifying the resources needed to develop and offer competent online courses in both business and economics.  Evaluating such factors can be significant for the burgeoning online professor.  Identifying significant dynamics for the online course came from a review of the history of online education, an analysis of numerous articles and textbooks involving online education, a look at various Learning Management Systems, and experience in teach over 100 online courses.  The result is a list of significant dynamics needed to offer effective online courses in business and economics.  These dynamics will be shared and explained in order to help individuals implement them into the online market of education. 

Additional insight will come from a discussion involving practitioners and other educators who have an interest in online education.  Of significance is the need to look at the many Learning Management Systems and individual styles used to provide internet-based education.  Also, numerous changes in the online market for education will allow for an evaluation of what does and doesn’t work in sectors of the market.  Finally, assessment of online education will be discussed as an emerging factor in changing the face of online education.