Chapter 1. Welcome to online learning

Chapter 2. Why we're learning on the net
* Our knowledge economy
* Why online learning is better
* Your reasons to learn online
* Are you right for online learning?

Chapter 3. How online learning is different
* Traditional classroom learning
* How online learning is different
* How young people learn online
* You will feel differently

Chapter 4. How we learn
* Create your learning environment
* Maintain your positive attitude
* Encourage yourself
* Use your experiences

Chapter 5. Creating your online learning environment
* How the physical setting affects learning on the net
* Where to set up your computer
* Tips for improving your physical setting
* Set a time and schedule

Chapter 6. The technology of online learning
* The technology of the Internet
* Dealing with technical problems
* How to find your own techie
* What an online classroom looks like

Chapter 7. How knowledge is organized online
* How information is organized on a web site
* How knowledge is organized differently online
* Using the Discovery method to learn on the net

Chapter 8. Accessing course content
* Readings
* How much time to spend online
* Your peak learning time
* Listening to online lectures

Chapter 9. Participating in online discussions
* Netiquette and rules for online discussions
* How to disagree online
* How to interact with your instructor online
* How to ask a good question online

Chapter 10. Taking online quizes
* Why we hate taking tests
* The attributes of online assessment
* How online quizes are structured
* Cheating online

Chapter 11. Learning face-to-face
* The new role of face-to-face learning
* Some ways to communicate offline

Chapter 12. Online learning in your future
* Moore's Law
* People will work from home
* Time becomes more valuable
* Why online learning is central to your future

Appendices.
A. The top 20 most important things to do to prepare for your online course.
B. Online learning terms
C. Questions to ask your online instructor