When a potential student signs up for a class, they may not be aware of how much work is involved in an online, active learning, class. It is the responsibility of the instructor to outline this and time management skills, in the course syllabus. There should also be a question and answer area for the students to see the most FAQ's and to be able to ask additional questions about the course and clear up any misunderstanding about the course and the course requirements on the first day of their online class. Students that are use to the "Traditional Teaching Classes" may have a hard time adjusting to an online, active learning courses. It's the instructors responsibility to help students adjust and understand what is expected of them. An online course is more work than the traditional class course. I personally, know this first hand. My undergraduate courses were done in a Traditional Class format, but my Graduate degree was done online. The online courses took much more time to complete than a traditional course, but both ways suited my needs for the period of time in my life.
