Trakia Journal of Sciences, Vol. 11, Suppl. 1, 2013 412 Trakia Journal of Sciences, Vol. 11, Suppl. 1, pp 412-418, 2013 Copвright © 2013 Trakia University Available online at: http://www.uni-sz.bg ISSN 1313-7069 (print) ISSN 1313-3551 (online) ONLINE EDUCATION - MODELS AND STRATEGIES FOR CREATING ONLINE LEARNING COURSES N. Angelova* Faculty of Economics, Trakia University, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria ABSTRACT Widespread use of digital learning resources in the creation of online training courses enforce adherence of some pedagogical principles and strategies. The aim of the current work is to track the relation between different models for pedagogical design, tools used for creation content and ways for managing online training courses. In this digital age teachers have a new role which requires knowledge of the opportunities offered by various Web 2.0 tools and how they could be used to achieve maximum efficiency in the implementation of the learning process. Key words: online education, online training courses, models, teaching strategies, pedagogical design INTRODUCTION Dynamic changes in the contemporary information and communication technologies have a tremendous impact on education. Widespread adoption and use of e-learning reflect the teaching and learning resources, and the roles of the participants in the learning process as well. This poses new challenges to teachers who have to not only carefully select new tools to achieve educational goals, but to constantly cultivate and acquire new skills and abilities. Delivering on the learning process is necessary to observe the basic principles underlying the theories of teaching and learning. The aim of this work is to present the steps in creating online training courses according to different models, based on modern technology and teaching methods. One of the researchers in the field of e-learning, namely Badrul H. Khan describes its framework consisting of 8 elements – Pedagogical Support, Technological, Interface Design, Evaluation, Management, Resource Support, Ethical, Institutional Support. (1). ______________________________________ *Correspondence to: Nadezhda Angelova, Faculty of Economics, Trakia University, Stara Zagora – Bulgaria, nadja@uni-sz.bg According to him, pedagogical support of e- learning involves the following elements:  Content Analysis  Audience Analysis  Goal Analysis  Medium Analysis  Design approach  Organization  Methods and Strategies Ideas of pedagogical design which aims to design and create situations for more effective training, adapted to the needs of the students stay at the heart of educational support. Learning strategies based on theories and models of learning are built through pedagogical design. 1. BUSINESS MODEL Creation and maintenance of online courses are directly depended on the business model of the institution. In the current economic climate, any university or school strives to be competitive, to offer new and interesting courses to meet maximum requirements and expectations of students. More people need to increase their skills and seek opportunities for this according to their individual workload and working schedule.