Because the class is online, you can expect to do a good bit of reading in this course. Instead of hearing lectures, you will learn information from reading materials in your textbook and online. If you are not the kind of person who enjoys reading, then you should consider that this may not be the best type of course for you. You will also spend time reading what other students write in the course. Instead of having oral class discussions, you will have written ones through the class discussion board.