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What is Distance Education?

Distance education or distance learning is a type of education, that focuses on the pedagogy, technology, and instructional systems design, that is effectively incorporated in educating students who are not physically present on site at the classroom.

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What is Distance Education?

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  1. DISTANCE EDUCATION

  2. What is What isDistance Education Distance Education? Distance Learning is a type of education, that focuses on the pedagogy, technology, and instructional systems design, that is effectively incorporated in educating students who are not physically present on site at the classroom. Teachers and students communicate asynchronously, by exchanging printed or electronic media, or through technology that allows them to communicate in real time, synchronously. Distance Education courses that require a physical on-site presence for any reason, including the taking of examinations, are considered to be a hybrid or blended course or program. ● ● ●

  3. IMPORTANCE OF IMPORTANCE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION EDUCATION IN INDIA DISTANCE IN INDIA Rapid growth of education: With advancement in education and technology, it is very difficult to implement new changes through formal education. ●

  4. IMPORTANCE OF IMPORTANCE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION DISTANCE EDUCATION IN INDIA IN INDIA Population: The immense growth rate of population has reduced the possibilities of formal education to educate a wide range of students. ●

  5. IMPORTANCE OF IMPORTANCE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION EDUCATION IN INDIA DISTANCE IN INDIA Geographical limitations: Students living in places that are geographically isolated from the nearby educational centers, find it difficult to get formal education. Distance learning would be a great platform for these students. ●

  6. IMPORTANCE OF IMPORTANCE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION EDUCATION IN INDIA DISTANCE IN INDIA Qualification Improvement: Many aspirant students cannot afford to quit current jobs for higher studies. Distance learning enhances educational qualification of these students, while being in their current jobs. ●

  7. IMPORTANCE OF IMPORTANCE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION DISTANCE EDUCATION IN INDIA IN INDIA Desire to work and study: If you are good enough to learn while you earn, then you must consider enhancing your skill set through opting for a distance learning course. ●

  8. IMPORTANCE OF IMPORTANCE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION DISTANCE EDUCATION IN INDIA IN INDIA Education for all ages: Unlike formal education, distance education does not have an age barrier. Students of any age can enroll for distance learning. ●

  9. IMPORTANCE OF IMPORTANCE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION DISTANCE EDUCATION IN INDIA IN INDIA Financial Circumstances: Distance learning is gaining popularity across India, as it is a much cheaper option when compared to formal learning. Not everyone in India can afford formal learning courses like MBA and other masters’ courses. Most students opt for distance learning owing to shortage of money. ●

  10. IMPORTANCE OF IMPORTANCE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION DISTANCE EDUCATION IN INDIA IN INDIA Fast tracking Promotion: You can fast track your promotion with the help of distance learning. Gain the required knowledge and skills to fast track promotion. ●

  11. IMPORTANCE OF IMPORTANCE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION DISTANCE EDUCATION IN INDIA IN INDIA Flexibility Factor: Flexible education is in demand and distance learning offers this. You can choose your date and time to take up tests and exams. ●

  12. Reasons Why Reasons Why Distance Education Distance Education is Popular is Popular

  13. Location is no Longer an Issue: If you are working, or if there are other reasons that do not allow attending college, then distance education is suitable.

  14. Flexibility: Distance learning offers high flexibility. You don’t have to be physically present in the classroom. You can learn at your own place.

  15. Choose from a wide range of colleges and courses:As mentioned earlier, location is not a constraint. You can choose any course and college for distance learning.

  16. Getting admission is easy: Most distance learning courses offer online enrolment. You don’t have to physically visit the college/university campus for admission.

  17. Good support throughout the course: Distance learning does not mean that support provided is nil. You can reach out to the college/university for any clarification through email, video chat and many other virtual media.

  18. Top 5 Top 5 Distance Education Distance Education Universities in India Universities in India

  19. Indira Gandhi National Open Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) University (IGNOU) The Indira Gandhi National Open University was founded in 1985. IGNOU is the largest and most popular distance learning university in India. IGNOU has its headquarters in New Delhi, the capital city of India.

  20. Annamalai University Annamalai University The Annamalai University was founded in the year 1979. It is located in Annamalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu. It has also the unique distinction of offering first in India, Postgraduate Degree Programmes in Applied Psychology, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Bioinformatics and Law through Distance Education mode.

  21. The Sikkim Manipal The Sikkim Manipal University University The Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences, is headquartered in Gangtok, Sikkim. It was founded in 2001.

  22. Symbiosis Centre for Distance Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL) Learning (SCDL) Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL) was founded in 2001. SCDL has a reputation of providing quality education. Student strength of SCDL crossed one Lakh across 48 countries including India, US, UK, Middle East, Russia, Germany, Singapore and Japan, making it one of the few largest and most sought after distance learning institutes in India.

  23. Punjab Technical University (PTU) Punjab Technical University (PTU) Punjab Technical University is a state university established in 1997. PTU has certified more than 380 engineering and architecture, management and hotel management, pharmacy colleges across India.

  24. Drawbacks of Drawbacks of Distance Education Education Distance

  25. Chances of High Distraction Chances of High Distraction With no faculty around for regular interaction and no peers who can help with constant reminders on assignments, the chances of getting distracted and losing track of deadlines are high.

  26. Hidden Charges Hidden Charges Although the cost of a distance education program is cheaper than a regular program, there are hidden charges involved.

  27. Complicated Technology Overdependence on technology can be a major drawback, especially when the learning takes place in an online environment. Any malfunctioning software or hardware can bring an ongoing class to a standstill which hampers learning.

  28. Quality of Faculty Compromised Quality of Faculty Compromised Distance education is often plagued by lack of quality instructors/professors. In other cases, even if the instructors are good, they may not be comfortable to teaching in an online environment.

  29. Questionable Credibility of Degrees Questionable Credibility of Degrees Even though distance and online education is starting to get recognition and popularity, there are still a lot of fraudulent and non-accredited degrees being offered. With the increase in the number of distance/online programs, the number of fake/scam operators is also rising.

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