Distance Education
Distance courses use any of these technologies:
- internet
- television
- remote campus designated sites
Read more about the different kinds of distance courses and check our FAQ's
Is Distance Education right for you?
We've got tips for becoming a successful distance learner, a quiz to see if you are ready for Distance Education and recommendations after completing the quiz.
Take the Right Choice Quiz
Check out the online class tutorial with practice tests.
Ordering Textbooks
Textbooks for Distance Education (internet) courses should be ordered online or picked up in person at the BTC Bookstore.
NOTE: Other Distance Education classes do not require you to follow this procedure. Read more about buying textbooks for cable TV, TV studio, hybrid, and traditional classes.
Important Dates
Quick Support
For technical questions contact:
TechLine at 816.604.1212
Forget your Blackboard password?
DESHELP@mcckc.edu (nights and week-ends)
Contact Information
Distance Education offices are located on the Penn Valley Campus - LR 302
Email: distance.education@mcckc.edu
Phone: 816.604.4490
Metropolitan Community College
3201 Southwest Trafficway - Box 123
Kansas City, Missouri, 64111
MCC is a member of KC REACHE, a consortium of colleges and universities in northeast Kansas and northwest Missouri, helping deliver education at a distance.