How do Internet-based courses work?
Course content (lectures, additional materials, discussions, assignments, etc.) is presented using an online learning system called NU Online. Course material is presented on a weekly basis and you normally complete the assigned readings, assignments, etc. within that same week. You interact with other students and the instructor via the discussion board and email. You may also collaborate on group projects through the web interface. Midterms and finals are usually taken online and, once started, must be completed in a set amount of time. You may also be required to upload assignment files to NU Online. You don’t need to log in to the course at any specific time during the week, but you do need to complete all your course work within a given time period (usually that same week). The work load is similar to that of traditional campus-based courses.
