Online educational instruction has become more prevalent in American and international
educational institutions and is increasingly the chosen format for many academic programs. The
use of web conferencing, virtual classrooms, and computer-based training are becoming the
common platform in which schools provide education in online teaching. This paper will review
the use of synchronous and asynchronous video in online classes and identify the value in using
this form of media as an instructional method. Appropriate specific studies have been examined
to determine the effectiveness of the format and resources implemented. Conclusions based on
research indicate that different uses of video are effective in online education, but educators need
to be prepared for many technological hurdles they and their institution must overcome.