Tutor skills in online courses discusses the roles and skills required of tutors in online learning environments. It outlines several key roles including providing structure and support to students, maintaining motivation and engagement, facilitating information exchange and socialization, and supporting autonomous learning. The document also discusses challenges such as moderating discussions and content, and provides suggestions for addressing issues like non-participation, over-sharing, and ensuring focused conversations. Effective online tutoring requires new approaches to achieve learning objectives and support student interaction, which is critical for satisfaction and perceived learning.