Online courses are housed within a learning-management system or on web sites with instructors delivering content to you through a variety of media including video, text, assessments, projects and discussion forums. How Does Online Learning Work
Video
- Recorded lectures from live, on-campus sessions for the same course you are taking
- Instructor lecture video recordings from their office or in the field
- Real-time (also known as synchronous) sessions where you get to speak with the instructor and/or fellow students via a webcam and microphone
- Videos from online sources
Audio
- Podcast recordings of the instructor or other narrated presentations
- Audio recordings from online sources
Text
- Peer-reviewed research, articles, and journals
- Blog posts
- Textbooks
- Articles from online sources
- Discussion forums
Assessments
- Tests and quizzes
- Projects completed individually or as part of a team
- Written, video or audio assignments
- Proctoring tools
- Instructors often use proctoring to ensure the academic integrity of course assessments
Learning in any environment requires a certain level of independence, motivation, and time management. Our online format allows you to balance coursework alongside your personal and professional life. Across a broad range of disciplines, we have seen students from diverse backgrounds, age groups, and levels of technological skill succeed while learning online.
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