Distance Learning
Online Courses
Types of Distance Learning Courses at MC
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Asynchronous online courses (known as WEB courses in the course registration system) are taught in a virtual classroom environment using Midland College’s Learning Management System (LMS): Canvas. Access to a reliable Internet connection and computing device is required for students take WEB courses.
WEB courses are completed asynchronously by the student, meaning students review the course content and complete required assignments at their own pace before the posted deadline (typically assignments are due once a week or every other week in WEB courses). This also means that there are no regularly occurring class meeting times for which the student must be in attendance in WEB courses.
Most WEB courses do not require any on-campus class attendance. In some instances, there may be required face-to-face attendance (no more than 15%) for proctored exams, orientation, or laboratories. Check the online course syllabus for detailed information regarding any attendance requirements.
Hybrid courses reduce the amount of face-to-face instruction in the classroom and replace it with an online component so that a significant portion of the course (more than 50% but less than 85%) occurs online. A typical schedule for a 16-week hybrid course might include one in-person class meeting per week in conjunction with an online lesson, assignment, and/or discussion to be completed by the student, at the student’s pace, by the end of that week.
Access to a reliable Internet connection and computing device is required for students take hybrid courses. Please note that Hybrid courses are coded as WEB courses in the Midland College course registration system.
Live online courses have a set meeting day and time for the duration of the course, just like a typical face-to-face course schedule. However, instead of meeting face-to-face in the classroom, class meetings take place virtually online via Zoom.
Attendance and active participation in all class meetings is required by students who take live online courses. To be able to fully participate in a live online course, access to a reliable Internet connection and computing device is required for students.
Canvas
Online Student Resources
As a Midland College online student, you have access to a variety of resources and support services designed to help you stay connected, succeed in your courses, and work toward your academic goals. In additional to using our in-person services, select links below to learn more about additional online academic resources available to you.
Midland College students have free access to Tutor.com, 24/7, that offers a variety of subjects. Tutor.com is available directly through Canvas and gives students 24/7 access to academic support, even outside of regular campus hours. This is especially helpful for online students who may be completing coursework in the evenings, on weekends, or from a location away from campus.
Students can connect with a live tutor for help in many subject areas, ask quick questions,
or get support while working through an assignment.
Students also have virtual access to Midland College Library resources to support their coursework and research. Through the library website, students can search for articles, eBooks, journals, databases, and other academic materials without needing to be on campus.
The library can help students find credible sources, complete research assignments,
and better understand how to use academic databases. Students may also contact library
staff for help with research questions or locating materials for a class. This gives
online students access to important academic support, even if they are completing
their courses fully online.
Online students can also access Academic Success Coaching through Midland College. Coaching gives students one-on-one support to help them stay organized, manage their time, build study strategies, and stay on track in their courses.
For online students, coaching can be especially helpful because online classes often require more independence and self-direction. Our coach can help students create a plan for completing assignments, balancing school with work or personal responsibilities, preparing for exams, and improving overall academic habits. Coaching is designed to support students before they fall behind, but it can also help students get back on track if they are already struggling.
Through the Chap Success Center, students can receive one-on-one support with Canvas related issues, including introductions to the platform. For additional information, use the link below.
Some Midland College online classes require exams and quizzes to be proctored, either in-person or online. This is a supervised or recorded test. Please check the course syllabus or contact the instructor directly to learn about the proctoring requirements and options for the course.
FAQ for Online Students
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No. Online classes are not necessarily easier. They require strong time management, organization, and regular participation because students are responsible for keeping up with assignments, deadlines, and course expectations.
Most online classes are not fully self-paced. Students usually have weekly deadlines, scheduled exams, discussion posts, and assignment due dates that must be followed.
It depends on the course. Some online classes are asynchronous, meaning students complete work on their own time by the posted deadlines. Others may require scheduled virtual meetings, presentations, or exams.
YES! All students are welcomed to use on-campus resources such as the Learning Resource Center, Math Lab, and more.
Students should log in regularly, preferably daily, to check announcements, review assignments, track grades, and stay aware of upcoming deadlines.
Students should review the syllabus, course calendar, modules, and assignment due dates in Canvas. Instructors may organize courses differently, so it is important to learn how each course is set up.
Some instructors allow students to work ahead, while others open course content one week or module at a time. Students should review the syllabus or ask their instructor about course pacing.
Late work policies vary by instructor and course. Students should review the syllabus and contact their instructor as soon as possible if they miss a deadline or experience an issue.
Participation may include discussion boards, quizzes, assignments, group work, video meetings, or other activities. Students should check the syllabus to understand how participation is graded.
Yes. Interaction may happen through Canvas messages, announcements, discussion boards, email, group assignments, or virtual meetings depending on the course.
Online courses require consistent weekly time for reading, assignments, studying, discussions, and exams. Students should plan ahead and set aside dedicated time each week for each course.
Midland College complies with state regulations for conducting activities in states other than Texas. Midland College is a NC-SARA member which allows the College to offer limited activities in other NC-SARA member states. Currently, MC may not enroll students in online courses from non-NC-SARA member states. Please note that MC is not authorized to accept online student enrollment from California.
Midland College is not authorized to conduct internships leading to professional licensure in other states without direct coordination with the licensure board in that state.
Out-of-state students will follow Midland College complaint procedures to resolve issues. In the event resolution is not obtained, students may file a grievance with the designated agency in their home state.
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