In this article, the author provides an overview of the best instructional design and delivery practices for facilitating online courses. Many factors that contribute to effectively facilitating an online course are discussed, including student expectations and experience with technology, understanding the types of technologies used, effective course design, the multiple roles of the facilitator, and developing effective groups. The facilitator needs to be able to weave an effective learning experience from these interactive elements that is appropriate for the specific online audience. (Contains 9 resources.)