Student assessment and benchmarks are easy. From the student standpoint, the most crucial point by far is scheduling sufficient time to make use of the information provided and to learn how to access it. Inculcating the data requires the usual comprehension and practice inherent in all learning. Adult learning requires superior motivational skills. Where most delivery options of online learning fall short, is in leveraging the power of the Internet to enable the learning process itself.
Content then becomes equalizer.
Firstly, take care of the 'how', then attend to the 'what'. The ubiquity of the Internet takes care of the 'who, why, when and where'. Your comments are appreciated.