There is increased student involvement in the learning process. Faculty acts as the guide. This extension of the courses is negotiated. This environment places the primary responsibility for learning on the student. The learning process is driven by student needs.
Faculty are the resource people and evaluators.
Outcome is based on skill acquisition and critical thinking. Degree credit courses often prescribe course content and materials. Courses become more amenable to CE and certificate students as demands for on-campus class attendance is reduced. For degree programs flexibility in course materials may be required. Courses could be for any form of credit because of flexibility provided for all types of students.