Successful Online Learning: Managing the Online Learning Environment Efficiently and Effectively is a necessary resource for students who are new to the online learning environment or for students who are already in the online learning environment and are seeking additional strategies or tips to help them manage the structure more productively. This handbook includes real-life scenarios, proven strategies, tips for success, and a checklist at the end of each chapter to help students understand and optimize the online learning environment. Key Topics Include: Communicating Identifying learning styles Dealing with expected and unexpected challenges Working in groups Setting-up an ergonomically sound workspace Writing and formatting papers Encouraging collegiality Managing the first day of the course Overcoming technological barriers and concerns Taking a look at online learning from the faculty perspective