Frequently Asked Questions about Online Learning

While you are not required to make contact with anyone prior to registering for an online class, it is a good idea to do so. Go to Counseling and Advising for contact information. If you have questions for a professor about a specific class, please go to the Course Listings. There you will find the instructor’s email address.

Credit classes: Like any other class at Montgomery College, you can register online throughMyMCnew window或者到任何一个校园注册服务台。Students seeking credit classes who are new to Montgomery College need to fill out an application for admission (seeGetting Started: How to Apply and Registernew window); current students may register online if in good standing.

Noncredit classes: Noncredit online learning students should register for classes by going to theNoncredit Classes pagenew window.

As mentioned above, we strongly recommend students taking theOnline Learning Pre-Assessmentto determine your level of readiness for taking online courses. Students should also visit the Online Learning Orientation to become familiarize with Blackboard.

Go toSupported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems for Blackboardnew windowto see if your computer meets the requirements for using Blackboard. If your home computer does not meet these requirements, consider using a computer from the college library or lab.

学生应该会使用电脑，这样他们就能更容易地完成在线课程的要求。文字处理、电子邮件和Web导航技能，包括创建和执行在线搜索，在在线课程中特别有用。复制、剪切和粘贴文本在所有课程中都很有用。

Yes. To locate on-campus advising and counseling resources visit the Counseling and Advising. You can visit //www.cuyoungalums.com/counseling-and-advising/make-an-advising-appointment.html for more general resources on online advising. In addition, current students can use the request form for online advising by going to theCounseling/Advising Request Form.new window

Yes, technical support is available 24/7. Please check theAcademic Resources and Technical Supportpage.

No, the actual computer type does not matter. But the browser should be current.

大多数在线课程要求每周讲授一次课程内容。这意味着课程和作业是为每周的学习和完成而准备的。学生应该每周坚持;但是，每周你学习课程的时间可能会有所不同。

在某些情况下，有一个强制性的培训，或者必须在蒙哥马利学院评估中心之一参加考试。世界杯摩洛哥vs克罗地亚欧赔在报名远程教育课程之前，请仔细阅读本学期课程列表中与您的课程相关的笔记。每个在线课程都列出了大多数校园出勤率要求。

Online courses follow the same semester schedule as all other credit courses at Montgomery College. Depending on the instructor an online class may be available for student access up to a week before the scheduled semester start date. Some courses are not available until the end of the first day of the semester.

Course sections in the schedule which bear the designators "DE" for Building, and "Web" for Room are completely online. If a portion of the class has a specific meeting time on campus, the dates and times will be listed. See the notes associated with your course on the current semester Course Listing for specific meeting time requirements.

Blackboard Collaborate offers live audio/video, break-out discussions, and archived class sessions. Your professor will let you know ahead of time if there is a Blackboard Collaborate session in the online course.

If you need support on how to use Collaborate, visit theBlackboard Collaborate websitenew window.

Students can also review theBlackboard Collaborate Tutorial(PDF,).

Online courses transfer in the same way as do courses that are taken on campus. It is important to check with an MC counselor or your transfer school to make sure the course transfers and how it transfers.

Library resources and services are available to distance education students through thelibrary’s websitenew window. RaptorSearch, the default search box on the homepage, connects students with electronic resources, like e-books, articles, and streaming videos. Students can access all library e-resources by entering their M number when prompted. MC librarians createonline subject and course research guidesnew windowto help students learn to do research for a particular academic subject or course. Finally, librarians are available to assist students online through our 24/7 chat service, by booking an online appointment, or through text message, phone, or email. Learn more about all support options on theGet Research Help webpagenew window.

Log in toMyMCnew window, then click the Blackboard icon at the top of the screen. Click the online course on the list you wish to access.

There are a few courses that do not use Blackboard. You can find information about how to access your course site by reading the notes for your course within the Course Listings. Just look for your course in the listing and the notes will have information about how to locate and access your course.

每个老师对此都有不同的标准。除非教练另有说明，你应该每周至少报名三次。

Test delivery methods are determined by individual instructors. In some classes, all tests are administered online. In others, instructors require students to go to a Montgomery College Assessment Center on one of the three campuses. Out-of-state students or students not in Montgomery County can request a proctored exam.

和校园课堂一样，网络课堂也有它的优点和缺点。If you are new to online learning, please read up on theAdvantages and Disadvantages of Online Learningto understand how to prepare for this learning environment.

For blended courses, some faculty may allow students to take an exam online via Blackboard. Please check with your professor to see if your face-to-face exam can be proctored online on Blackboard.

If you are in the process of taking a proctored exam through Blackboard, view theSmarter Proctoring Guide(PDF,)准备自己。