| 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. |
