Online Education

How It Works

Online learning is all about flexibility and convenience. Instead of commuting to campus, you’ll learn from the same professors and the same course materials through an interactive system called CANVAS.

• You’ll have regular lessons each week.
• Instructors post course materials, assignments, and announcements online.
• You’ll listen to class lectures, complete assignments, participate in group activities, and do exams all online.

There’s a lot of fun too! Your professors will use the latest technology and multimedia tools to keep lectures engaging, and you’ll get to know your classmates in a unique learning community.

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Online Vs. Hybrid Courses

• Online courses are completed fully online —there are no on-campus meetings.
• Hybrid courses are partially online — there are some on-campus meetings. If you enroll in a hybrid course, check Canvas or the footnote in the Schedule of Classes for on-campus meeting dates and time.

Fast Facts About Distance Learning

• The same learning objectives are used for all ECC classes whether it’s fully online, hybrid or on-campus.
• Online and hybrid classes cost the same as traditional classes.
• Distance learning courses fulfill the same educational requirements as traditional on-campus classes.
• All ECC distance education classes are transferrable to four-year colleges and university

What to Expect

Distance learning requires self-motivation and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision – disciplines you’ll need for nearly every job out there.

Surprisingly, distance education courses require as much – if not more — work and time as traditional classes. Class assignments often require a lot of interaction and deep inquiry.

But even though online classes can be demanding, you’ll have the flexibility to work in your pajamas at home if you wish!