This table should assist faculty course developers and chairs as they plan their various online courses. Some additional resources include the Registrar's course types page, and the MTSU Online course development process.

Course Type Name	Instructional Delivery	Scheduling and Meetings	Tuition and fees	Course Section Number	Design / Review Process*	Faculty Stipend ($)
Online	Asynchronous online through D2L.	Cannot have any required synchronous or in-person on-ground meetings.  Optional meetings or orientations may be offered. Students cannot be penalized for non-attendance.  If proctored exams are required, information will be listed in the class schedule.	Distance Education Fee applies E-Rate Eligible	D	Full development and review	Yes
Synchronous Online	Synchronous online with additional asynchronous interactions through D2L.	Required synchronous online meeting times on adjusted meeting times schedule.	Distance Education Fee applies	D	Expedited review	No
Synchronous (Remote)	Synchronous online with support through D2L.	Required synchronous online instruction sessions during standard scheduled meeting times.	Distance Education Fee applies	D	Expedited review if a new course**	No
Blended--Distance Education	Significant portion takes place asynchronously online through D2L, with portions (less than 50% of course) occurring in-person on-ground.	Required in-person on-ground meetings on adjusted meeting times schedule for less than 50% of required course time.	Distance Education Fee applies	BD	Full development and review	Yes
Blended--On-Ground	Significant portion (50% or more of course) takes place on-ground, with portions occurring remotely or online.	Required in-person on-ground meetings on adjusted meeting times schedule for more than 50% of required course time.	N/A	B	Not applicable	No
Accelerated Online	Asynchronously online through D2L.	Course offered in an 8-week schedule each Fall or Spring semester. Students may mix accelerated courses with full-term course not to exceed 18 hours total.	Distance Education Fee applies E-Rate Eligible	D	Full development and review	Yes

 

*Full == Full MTSU Online course development process applies.  Process includes course development / redevelopment proposal; MTSU Online instructional designer assignment, support, and review; and departmental review / approval.
Review-Only == No MTSU Online course development processes apply.  Course is submitted to MTSU Online for review relating to alignment with quality and best practices associated with FERPA, accessibility, and SACSCOC accreditation standards.  Department is responsible for final approval.

**Synchronous (Remote) courses previously offered as Remote do not need new review.