How are online courses structured?
Online courses provide considerably more freedom than face-to-face courses, allowing students to choose when and where they participate in class activities. However, students have the same kinds of deadlines and structured responsibilities of a face-to-face class – assignments must be completed by due dates and regular participation in online discussions is necessary to fully engage in the learning process. Online learning is not easier than face-to-face courses, but it is more flexible and can be very powerful because of the interaction and creativity of the students. If you are a self-directed and independent learner, you are willing and able to communicate ideas and projects in written format, and you can navigate in the web environment, online learning may be for you!
