Get Online. Get Ahead. Graduate.™
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Online classes are easier than face-to-face classes. | The courses are challenging since it requires students to use time management, organizational, and college-level reading and writing abilities to complete work. |
Students must login and complete coursework during specific times of the day. | Online courses are asynchronous – offering students the flexibility and convenience of completing assignments 24/7. |
Online courses do not carry the same amount of credits or course competencies as face-to-face classes. | MDC Online courses offer the same credits and competencies and are even taught by the same MDC instructors who teach face-to-face. |
Students can finish online courses independently in the semester, at their own pace. | MDC Online courses are not self-paced. Students must follow the same academic calendar as other courses and adhere to the same assigned dates. |
Online students do not receive the same support or academic resources as other students. | Students enrolled in online courses receive live, online tutoring at no cost. Through the learning management system, the tutoring is only a click away. They also have help desk and student services support at any time during the term. |
No participation is expected from students enrolled in an online course. | Students are required to participate in online courses by communicating with classmates and the instructor through discussion forums and other assignments. |
Students are not required to authenticate their identity during any of the course assessments. | Each course has a required proctored assessment where students must use proper identification to take each exam. |