What is online learning?
Online learning refers to the context within which learning takes place or the means of course delivery for example, a Web-based course via a computer network (the internet). A number of learning approaches or styles can be supported or facilitated online: active, independent, reflective, flexible, student-directed, transferable or key skills, independent, and differentiated.
Online learning uses a Learning Management System to deliver course content and enable asynchronous communication between teacher and student. The asynchronous format allows a student to log in at a time that is convenient to the student to complete their weekly assignments and participate in class discussions. Online courses can be accessed anywhere a student has a computer with Internet access.
Online distance learning means taking classes over the Internet. Courses (both for Credit and non-credit) are offered online, using the Web and e-mail. Students register for courses, Professors teach the material, classroom discussion takes place and assignments and term papers are completed and turned in – all just as in a regular classroom. Many of the assignments and discussions take place through email and are often posted to a web discussion board. All our courses are “asynchronous,” which means that you can log on any time to participate. Courses do have a start date and an end date, with assignments scheduled by the instructor and required to be completed on time.
