Since HRE Online started in 1998, ongoing research about online learning and teaching has been integral to the program. The following are some examples of reports of this research:

• Video Instruction (PDF): The effect of context-based video instruction on learning and motivation in online courses
  Choi, H. J., & Johnson, S. D. (2005). American Journal of Distance Education, 19(4), 215-227.

• Online Attrition: Factors that influence student's decision to dropout of online courses
  Willging, P. A., & Johnson, S. D. (2004). Factors that influence student's decision to dropout of online courses. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 8(4), 105-118.

• Online Strategies (PDF): An instructional strategy framework for online learning environments.
  Johnson, S. D., & Aragon, S. A. (2002). In T. M. Egan & S. A. Lynham (Eds.), Proceedings of the Academy for Human Resource Development (pp. 1022-1029). Bowling Green, OH: Academy of Human Resource Development.

• Online Models (PDF): Models for human resource development online programs.
  Lenear, P. E., & Johnson, S. D. (2002). In T. M. Egan & S. A. Lynham (Eds.), Proceedings of the Academy for Human Resource Development (pp. 1038-1045). Bowling Green, OH: Academy of Human Resource Development.

• Virtual Teams (PDF): Team Development and Group Processes of Virtual Learning Teams
  Johnson, S. D., Suriya, C., Yoon, S. W., Berrett, J. V., & LaFleur, J. (2002). Team development and group processes of virtual learning teams. Computers & Education, 39(4), 379-393.

• Comparison (PDF): Comparative Analysis of Online vs. Face-to-Face Instruction
  Aragon, S. R., Johnson, S. D., & Shaik, N. (2002). A preliminary analysis of learning style influence on student success in online vs. face-to-face environments. In B. Cope & M. Kalantzis (Eds.) Learning for the future (pp. 3-17). Melbourne, Australia: Common Ground Publishing.

• Comparison (Doc): The influence of learning style preferences on student success in online vs. face-to-face environments.
  Aragon, S. R., Johnson, S. D., & Shaik, N. (2002). American Journal of Distance Education, 16(4), 227-243.

• Online Delivery (Doc): Models for human resource development online programs.
  Kuchinke, K. P., Aragon, S., & Bartlett, K. (2001). Online instructional delivery: Lessons from the instructor's perspective. Performance Improvement, 40(1), 19-27.

• Critical Issues (PDF): Examination of Critical Issues for Development and Implementation of Online Instruction

• Evaluation Model (PDF): The Design and Development of an Evaluation System for Online Instruction