In "Six Factors to Consider when Planning Online Distance Learning Programs in Higher Education" (ONLINE JOURNAL OF DISTANCE LEARNING ADMINISTRATION, vol. 6, issue 1, Spring 2020), Suzanne Levy explains what is required for a successful program. Factors that Levy covers include providing training and support for both staff and students, not overlooking needed student services, and establishing intellectual property rights policies.
http://www.westga.edu/%7Edistance/ojdla/spring61/levy61.htm