Do Ohio University Online Courses have instructors?
Yes! Just like a traditional course, your online course has an instructor who will communicate directly with you often, and indirectly with the class regularly. • Will millions of other people be taking my class at the same time as me? No, enrollment in each online class is limited. Most classes are no larger than 25 students, allowing for one-on-one attention from your instructor. • Will I be able to communicate with the instructor or other students? A lot of people mistakenly assume that they’ll feel isolated in an online course. To their surprise, most find that online courses actually provide a high degree of personal contact with faculty and students. • What kind of computer or other hardware do I need? Most any newer PC or Macintosh computer will be just fine. You’ll also need a connection to the Internet. Check out the specific technical and hardware requirements here. • How much time do I get to complete a course? Each course has a start date and an end date and most run for 10
