JET_V7_N1_RP3 L. Challoo J. Saldana R. Davis Lori Kupczynski Journal of Educational Technology 2230 - 7125 7 1 30 39 Web-based Distance Education, Perceptions of Internet Based Online Learning Environments, Online Learning Environments This study identifies factors in distance learning that affect the educational excellence of institutions of higher learning. The main elements of this study are: the examination of benefits and disadvantages of implementing online instruction in institutions of higher learning; investigating the factors that contribute to successful web-based instructional programs in institutions of higher learning. Additionally, the goal of this study is to identify factors that offer advantages to on-line instruction, perhaps this might serve as an incentive to motivate instructors to implement on-line instruction on a regular basis. The data was gathered by implementing a Likert scale online survey. The survey was sent to educators from higher learning institutions, which included professors, associate professors, assistant professors, instructors, lecturers, and adjunct professors. April - June 2010 Copyright & copy; 2010 i-manager publications. All rights reserved. i-manager Publications http://www.imanagerpublications.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=1179