The pursuit of education and knowledge is a way to enlightenment but acqusition of educational qualification is a challenging endeavour. more so in India where we need to factor in variables such as socio-economic backgrounds, accessessibility and availability of quality education resources at a local level and above all, cost. Many young students are even forced to stall their studies in between due to such compulsions.
Distance education does provide an opportunity for continued learning but has historically suffered from reputation paralysis and a weak delivery model. These courses were launched to cater to a market that was an indeed is still, geographically dispersed, financially deficient and in need of quality education, for both individual and social upliftment. Nevertheless, this Cinderella of the indian education sector is enjoying a period of spectacular growth right now, with professionals recognising the demands of educational upgradation and a social-economic scenarion supportive of qualitative education.
Across the board, distance educaton in India is gaining relevance. More and more people are opting for such courses; from courses at National Institute of open scholling or NIOS(for school level courses) to IGNOU(for Bachelors and Masters level courses) to IMT-CDL(management education) to even PhD programmes, there is a wide variety to suit every need and schedule. these institutes help perform vital education function, making learning available to the masses; and are designed to suit their needs and comfort. They are even attracting students from across the globe. At IGNOU, IMT_CDL and other institutions, there are many foreign students enrolled at present.
India has a growing reputation as a place of education, simultaneously, accsessible, affordable and at par with global standards. An emphasis on quality has always been there and an increasing percolation and use of online resources creates better access to a wider student base, even globally. the challenges of meeting ths demand without compromising on quality lie in the development of trained faculty resources, development of e-resources, flexibility towards meeting the needs of the learners, delivery related concerns and keeping the courses relevant and in sync with ever changing market dynamics.
Distance education does provide an opportunity for continued learning but has historically suffered from reputation paralysis and a weak delivery model. These courses were launched to cater to a market that was an indeed is still, geographically dispersed, financially deficient and in need of quality education, for both individual and social upliftment. Nevertheless, this Cinderella of the indian education sector is enjoying a period of spectacular growth right now, with professionals recognising the demands of educational upgradation and a social-economic scenarion supportive of qualitative education.
Across the board, distance educaton in India is gaining relevance. More and more people are opting for such courses; from courses at National Institute of open scholling or NIOS(for school level courses) to IGNOU(for Bachelors and Masters level courses) to IMT-CDL(management education) to even PhD programmes, there is a wide variety to suit every need and schedule. these institutes help perform vital education function, making learning available to the masses; and are designed to suit their needs and comfort. They are even attracting students from across the globe. At IGNOU, IMT_CDL and other institutions, there are many foreign students enrolled at present.
India has a growing reputation as a place of education, simultaneously, accsessible, affordable and at par with global standards. An emphasis on quality has always been there and an increasing percolation and use of online resources creates better access to a wider student base, even globally. the challenges of meeting ths demand without compromising on quality lie in the development of trained faculty resources, development of e-resources, flexibility towards meeting the needs of the learners, delivery related concerns and keeping the courses relevant and in sync with ever changing market dynamics.
Distance education is a boon as it offers you the opportunity to earn your higher degree without much compromise in your professional & personal life.
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