Student Preferences in Asynchronous Instruction

My college recently conducted a short survey with students about their preferences in online asynchronous classes.  As many librarians teach all or part of online courses, I thought this information might be of benefit.  The responses below are in order, with the most common responses at the top.

What content do you most like to see in online courses?

1. Weekly course schedules with due dates
2. Study guides
3. Links to library resources, Purdue Owl, and tutoring
4. Assignment video explanations
5. PowerPoints

What do you dislike the most in online courses?

1. Discussion boards
2. Vague and unclear instructions
3. Lack of communication
4. Short windows of time to complete assignments

What do you find difficult about online courses?

1. Managing my time
2. Staying motivated
3. Communicating with the professor
4. Keeping track of due dates
5. Understanding the course layout

What day of the week do you prefer to do coursework?

1. Monday (by far the most popular day)
2. Sunday