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Frequently
asked questions about online learning:
- Can
anyone take a online learning course?
Our online learning courses are open to any
WCC student. Individual courses may have specific
enrollment prerequisites; see the course catalog for
more information.
- When
are online learning courses available?
Courses are offered in the
Fall and Spring semesters and also during a limited
number of summer sessions.
- Where
do classes take place?
WCC Online Education video courses take place
wherever you view the videos. Online classes take
place wherever your computer is: at home, at work,
on the road -- anywhere you can connect to the Internet.
Some campus visits may be required.
- When
does my class meet?
Technically, there are no set class times. You
watch videocourses independently. Online classes are
conducted "asynchronously". You do your
course work whenever it is convenient for you, at
any time, day or night, as long as your coursework
and exam deadlines are met.
- Do
WCC online learning courses have professors?
Yes, just like a traditional course, your online
learning course has a professor. He or she develops
the curriculum, conducts the class, gives the assignments,
answers questions, leads discussions, and assigns
grades.
- Will
millions of other people be taking my class at the
same time as I?
No, enrollment in each WCC online learning class
is limited just the as in a traditional on-campus
class.
- I
worry that I'll miss the face-to-face contact of a
classroom. Will I be able to communicate with the
professor or other students?
A lot of people mistakenly assume that they'll
feel isolated in a online learning course. Online Education courses can actually provide a high degree
of personal contact. The online format facilitates
and enhances classroom interaction through online
discussions and group projects. Personal contact is
directly dependent on you!
- What
kind of computer or other hardware do I need?
For online classes, almost any PC or Macintosh
computer will be just fine. You'll also need a modem
and a connection to the Internet.
If you're taking a videocourse, you will need access
to VCR.
- How
much time do I get to complete a online learning
course?
Online Education courses follow the same calendar
schedule as on-campus courses.
- Do
I need to buy a textbook?
Yes, most online learning courses require a
textbook just as on-campus courses do. videocourses
require you to obtain video cassettes.
- What
if I start a course and decide online learning is
not for me?
Every WCC course on-campus or on-line can be officially
dropped. See the WCC calendar for the withdraw date.
- Does
a online learning course cost the same as an on-campus
course?
Yes, you pay the same tuition as any other WCC
student plus a Online Education course fee.
- Can
I get a degree online? Can I apply Online Education
credits towards my degree?
At this time WCC does not offer a degree online.
You will, however, earn college credits through our
online learning courses, which can be applied toward
a degree.
- Do
online learning course credits transfer to other
colleges?
Yes, WCC transcripts do not indicate the mode of instruction,
only the course number. Whether you study Economics
I - Macro in a video course, Internet course, or in
a classroom, your transcript will read ECON 101.
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