Economic accessibility issues

Cost to learner of provision of hardware and internet connection, software and printing out of study material.
Costs of providing support (personal, academic and technical) to students at a distance
Ensuring that equitable fee structure provides value for money to learners in an online environment

Institution subsidises hire of laptop computers
Computer labs utilise wireless technology to enable flexible use of computers/networks (on/off campus)
Institution subsidises internet connection costs (university is ISP) and long-distance access
Provision of essential software (purchased by institution under license) to students
Maximise use of freely available software such as browsers, proprietary players/readers (eg Flash, PDF, Quicktime)
Design courseware to use server based software and web applications (eg WebCT) for delivery.
Provide bulk-printed hard copy of course material where appropriate, otherwise provide alternative web files that are easily & efficiently printable
Provide range of support options (phone, online, email) and embed support elements as an integral aspect of courseware design (ie reduce demand for live or one-on-one support)
Ensure efficiency of courseware design - resources directed towards student support may be more effective than expensive multimedia elements that present accessibility challenges
Institutional QA process to assure full accreditation for online courses
Provide same subsidisation/scholarship opportunities for accredited online courses as for the on-campus equivalent
Ensure that costing structure is economically competitive with other institutions, and is comprehensive (ie no hidden costs)