Contents

1. I. Introduction
   1. A. Background Information
   2. B. Objectives of the Literature Review
2. II. Methodology
3. III. Findings
   1. A. Introduction
      1. i. Definitions of E-learning
      2. ii. The scope of adult learners who take advantage of online learning
      3. iii. Overall advantages of online learning
      4. iv. Overall disadvantages of online learning
      5. v. Application of online learning to adult basic education and high school
             equivalency programs
      6. vi. Overview of learnings from post secondary education and workplace training
   2. B. Effective Practices in Adult Online Learning
      1. i. Planning and policy considerations for online learning
      2. ii. Effective instructional practices
   3. C. Characteristics of Effective Online Adult Learners
   4. D. Online Learners: Why They Drop Out
4. IV. Analysis of the Findings
   1. A. Introduction
   2. B. Lessons Learned from the Literature Review for ACE Online
      1. i. Allow for enough time and financial resources to implement and refine ACE Online
      2. ii. Build in policy for sustainability, cost effectiveness, and success
      3. iii. Ensure an effective assessment and orientation process
      4. iv. Experiment with and document effective instructional strategies
      5. v. Develop a profile of ACE Online learners
      6. iv. Develop and implement an ongoing program evaluation
   3. C. Conclusion
5. V. References