Do you think 'distance learning education' is good?

I don't think distance learning courses are as good as regular courses. I see lots of people do MBA courses from Symbosis,IGNOU,IMT etc but don't think one can get a good job on the basis of only these courses as already there are lots of people who are unemployed after doing regular courses too. :evil:

You probably forgot to mention Sikkim Manipal, some corporates do not accept applications from distant learners but it's good to increase knowledge and have a degree, 'just in case'

It appears that distance learning is more appropriate for employed persons who wish to enhance their qualification. This does not disturb their exiting job. The additional qualification helps to get promotion and better opportunities. Also there are some organizations that make it obligatory to acquire certain qualifications for promotion. For example, Cost accountancy exam of Institute of Cost and works accountants of India is obligatory in many organizations for promotion to higher posts in accountancy.

Yes, it's both convenient and caters to the needs of those who aspire for higher posts in the departments where they work.

I agree to this point that adding to knowledge helps one rise in his carrier.

My diploma in advertising earned through distance education placed me in a good position in the sphere of Advertising field,

There are certain fields and companies who take expertise and experience before degrees, you know your job so you do not need any degrees.

Its a show world. If some alphabets do not appear after my name, people will not care me. They don't have the patience to see my work and judge.

Distance Education is good and suitable for working professionals who are willing to improve their educational qualifications since ,this is the main motto of distance education.The point of view is "Everybody should be educated". But in the sense of quality,it is comparatively low against regular education which is through classroom.

I don't think distance learning courses are as good as regular courses. I see lots of people do MBA courses from Symbosis,IGNOU,IMT etc but don't think one can get a good job on the basis of only these courses as already there are lots of people who are unemployed after doing regular courses too. :evil:

You probably forgot to mention Sikkim Manipal, some corporates do not accept applications from distant learners but it's good to increase knowledge and have a degree, 'just in case'

It appears that distance learning is more appropriate for employed persons who wish to enhance their qualification. This does not disturb their exiting job. The additional qualification helps to get promotion and better opportunities. Also there are some organizations that make it obligatory to acquire certain qualifications for promotion. For example, Cost accountancy exam of Institute of Cost and works accountants of India is obligatory in many organizations for promotion to higher posts in accountancy.

Yes, it's both convenient and caters to the needs of those who aspire for higher posts in the departments where they work.

I agree to this point that adding to knowledge helps one rise in his carrier.

This is always and endless discussion, but it has both positive and negative points.. Good part is that it's cheap, you don't have to leave ur job, and you will get a post grad degree.... Negative is that no practical experiance.. many companies don't recognize they are valuable.... and very few study regularly...

I am MCA from IGNOU and I think Distance learning is more difficult and it has value also if You do not have any other choice then do not hesitate to join your course.

BY SOME HOW DISTANCE LEARNING IS GOOD. It is good for student whose is doing job. There are many good institution for distance learning. Choose the best one. Ignou distance learning is best.

I am MCA from IGNOU and I think Distance learning is more difficult and it has value also if You do not have any other choice then do not hesitate to join your course.

You said it, if you are busy in a job it's perhaps the best option to go for distance learning to increase your educational degrees and improve your chances of a job but if you are not doing a job, onsite education is best because you learn finer points in a better way.

Yes distance learning is good to take degree but it will not much helpful to make you good profession with good knowledge.

I think a person who is taking regular learning will have more knowledge than the person who is doing distance learning. For any reason distance learning will not match regular learning.

One can increase knowledge through distant learning courses, but the certificates are not suitable for getting jobs, one can increase exposure from these courses.

One can increase knowledge through distant learning courses, but the certificates are not suitable for getting jobs, one can increase exposure from these courses.

One can get knowledge from such courses but not the hands-on approach that is now usually encouraged in management courses.

One can increase knowledge through distant learning courses, but the certificates are not suitable for getting jobs, one can increase exposure from these courses.

One can get knowledge from such courses but not the hands-on approach that is now usually encouraged in management courses.

Yes I agree , through distance education one might earn theoritical knowledge but not practical knowledge.

One can increase knowledge through distant learning courses, but the certificates are not suitable for getting jobs, one can increase exposure from these courses.

One can get knowledge from such courses but not the hands-on approach that is now usually encouraged in management courses.

Yes I agree , through distance education one might earn theoritical knowledge but not practical knowledge.

Exactly....and nowadays employers prefer candidates with more practical knowledge than simply degrees. So candidates who have been exposed more to hands-on practice of their syllabus in the form of various projects and summer jobs are preferred more than candidates who do not, which is what is mainly lacking in distant education. But where courses such as based on language and grammar skills, etc. is concerned, distant education can be good too.

Still a lot of Crowd at IGNOU distance learning center and it is in demand for professional courses like MCA,MBA and other Advance diploma. They are servicing as regular classes.

One can increase knowledge through distant learning courses, but the certificates are not suitable for getting jobs, one can increase exposure from these courses.

One can get knowledge from such courses but not the hands-on approach that is now usually encouraged in management courses.

Yes I agree , through distance education one might earn theoritical knowledge but not practical knowledge.

Exactly....and nowadays employers prefer candidates with more practical knowledge than simply degrees. So candidates who have been exposed more to hands-on practice of their syllabus in the form of various projects and summer jobs are preferred more than candidates who do not, which is what is mainly lacking in distant education. But where courses such as based on language and grammar skills, etc. is concerned, distant education can be good too.

Actually distance education suits more those already employed with some basic qualification.

One can increase knowledge through distant learning courses, but the certificates are not suitable for getting jobs, one can increase exposure from these courses.

One can get knowledge from such courses but not the hands-on approach that is now usually encouraged in management courses.

Yes I agree , through distance education one might earn theoritical knowledge but not practical knowledge.

Exactly....and nowadays employers prefer candidates with more practical knowledge than simply degrees. So candidates who have been exposed more to hands-on practice of their syllabus in the form of various projects and summer jobs are preferred more than candidates who do not, which is what is mainly lacking in distant education. But where courses such as based on language and grammar skills, etc. is concerned, distant education can be good too.

Actually distance education suits more those already employed with some basic qualification.

But sir the question comes back again. How much benificial it is... other than degree does it serve any other purpose ???

One can increase knowledge through distant learning courses, but the certificates are not suitable for getting jobs, one can increase exposure from these courses.

One can get knowledge from such courses but not the hands-on approach that is now usually encouraged in management courses.

Yes I agree , through distance education one might earn theoritical knowledge but not practical knowledge.

Exactly....and nowadays employers prefer candidates with more practical knowledge than simply degrees. So candidates who have been exposed more to hands-on practice of their syllabus in the form of various projects and summer jobs are preferred more than candidates who do not, which is what is mainly lacking in distant education. But where courses such as based on language and grammar skills, etc. is concerned, distant education can be good too.

Actually distance education suits more those already employed with some basic qualification.

But sir the question comes back again. How much benificial it is... other than degree does it serve any other purpose ???

Some times degree is necessary for promotion. Then distance learning is the only way. This enables getting degree while attending office.

One can increase knowledge through distant learning courses, but the certificates are not suitable for getting jobs, one can increase exposure from these courses.

One can get knowledge from such courses but not the hands-on approach that is now usually encouraged in management courses.

Yes I agree , through distance education one might earn theoritical knowledge but not practical knowledge.

Exactly....and nowadays employers prefer candidates with more practical knowledge than simply degrees. So candidates who have been exposed more to hands-on practice of their syllabus in the form of various projects and summer jobs are preferred more than candidates who do not, which is what is mainly lacking in distant education. But where courses such as based on language and grammar skills, etc. is concerned, distant education can be good too.

Actually distance education suits more those already employed with some basic qualification.

It does to an extent especially those whose promotions depend upon having that extra qualification certificate wise since they are already in job. But for those who aspire for higher studies so that they can switch jobs, that does not work much any more. Preference is given more to certificates of full time, dedicated courses. Which is why now there is an increasing trend of taking gap in education for 2-3 years to gain experience and earn fees and then taking break from working altogether for full-time higher studies!

One can increase knowledge through distant learning courses, but the certificates are not suitable for getting jobs, one can increase exposure from these courses.

One can get knowledge from such courses but not the hands-on approach that is now usually encouraged in management courses.

Yes I agree , through distance education one might earn theoritical knowledge but not practical knowledge.

Exactly....and nowadays employers prefer candidates with more practical knowledge than simply degrees. So candidates who have been exposed more to hands-on practice of their syllabus in the form of various projects and summer jobs are preferred more than candidates who do not, which is what is mainly lacking in distant education. But where courses such as based on language and grammar skills, etc. is concerned, distant education can be good too.

Actually distance education suits more those already employed with some basic qualification.

It does to an extent especially those whose promotions depend upon having that extra qualification certificate wise since they are already in job. But for those who aspire for higher studies so that they can switch jobs, that does not work much any more. Preference is given more to certificates of full time, dedicated courses. Which is why now there is an increasing trend of taking gap in education for 2-3 years to gain experience and earn fees and then taking break from working altogether for full-time higher studies!

Is there any provision to give preference for certificates of full time,regular,dedicated courses in all circumstances ? I think there is no such provision.For promotion,they need higher degree

One can increase knowledge through distant learning courses, but the certificates are not suitable for getting jobs, one can increase exposure from these courses.

One can get knowledge from such courses but not the hands-on approach that is now usually encouraged in management courses.

Yes I agree , through distance education one might earn theoritical knowledge but not practical knowledge.

Exactly....and nowadays employers prefer candidates with more practical knowledge than simply degrees. So candidates who have been exposed more to hands-on practice of their syllabus in the form of various projects and summer jobs are preferred more than candidates who do not, which is what is mainly lacking in distant education. But where courses such as based on language and grammar skills, etc. is concerned, distant education can be good too.

Actually distance education suits more those already employed with some basic qualification.

It does to an extent especially those whose promotions depend upon having that extra qualification certificate wise since they are already in job. But for those who aspire for higher studies so that they can switch jobs, that does not work much any more. Preference is given more to certificates of full time, dedicated courses. Which is why now there is an increasing trend of taking gap in education for 2-3 years to gain experience and earn fees and then taking break from working altogether for full-time higher studies!

Is there any provision to give preference for certificates of full time,regular,dedicated courses in all circumstances ? I think there is no such provision.For promotion,they need higher degree

Depends on the institution that offer distance education. IGNOU's certificates are recognised for consideration for departmental promotion and increments. I'm one such beneficiary.

The qualification of cost accountancy and company secretaryship also add promotion chances in related jobs.