Abstract: E-learning has evolved over the past years necessitating many universities to incorporate online courses into their curricula. Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) has included the concept of online learning into its quality enhancement plan (QEP), which is designed to enhance online learning resulting in an E-focused environment. Surveys of faculty and students at SUNO, however, showed the potential difficulties faced in online learning. Inadequate training, lack of motivation, and poor time management are some of the major factors affecting passing rates. This study investigates and assesses the progression of online learning and proposes approaches to enhance online learning. Data was collected to compare campus based and online courses and monitor progression over the years. Campus based courses have a higher passing rate than online courses with a greater increase in passing rates over a three year period. The results serve as a baseline for improving online learning procedures and outcomes over the next five years.

Keywords: assessment, Institution, Instructor, online learning, student

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Recommended Citation: Samman, E., Omar, A. .., Belmasrour, R., Alijani, G. S. (2013). Strategic Plan for Enhancing Online Learning. Information Systems Education Journal, 11(2) pp 36-49. http://isedj.org/2013-11/ ISSN: 1545-679X. (A preliminary version appears in The Proceedings of ISECON 2012)