Do you think 'distance learning education' is good?

This is a good option for working professionals who do not get a better chance of promotion for not having a related degree. Some universities even grant a degree/run graduation programs/diploma courses if you have related experience of certain period but do not have a degree/diploma. In such cases they even relax compulsion of attending classes in local centers. I think this is worth who wish to reach to higher places in their life but do not have a proper degree or missed opportunity during their study period.

Distance learning includes correspondence course. But there are also hybrid courses that combine correspondence course with periodic class room session also.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distance_education

Distance learning differs from correspondence course in some respects. Distance learning is a correspondence course but there are periodical class room meetings also. This is a combination of classroom and correspondence.

That's right, they do it through local centers on weekends or video conferencing if the need be.

IGNOU conducts contact classes through its learning centres. In a big city, they are as many as 4-5 centres. There are many who have gone up to degree and subsequentky IAS, availing such distance learning centres.

These days many professional MBA colleges are offering 'distance learning MBA' courses to students. You can get a MBA or other professional degree even if you do not attend regular classes by the institute. I think it is somewhat like a correspondence course. You can be located in a city far away from the institute yet you can get a degree after finishing the 'distance learning' course. Do you think such 'distance learning' courses are worth it?

It is truth that regular course is better than distance learning. But for peoples who cann't afford regular course distance education is best one for them.

IGNOU conducts contact classes through its learning centres. In a big city, they are as many as 4-5 centres. There are many who have gone up to degree and subsequentky IAS, availing such distance learning centres.

There are even bigger institutes like BITS Pilani which conduct such courses. Companies like TCS, Infosis and Wipro etc etc get their programs designed and degrees equivalent to MS/Mtech awarded on the basis of distant learning programs.

IGNOU conducts contact classes through its learning centres. In a big city, they are as many as 4-5 centres. There are many who have gone up to degree and subsequentky IAS, availing such distance learning centres.

There are even bigger institutes like BITS Pilani which conduct such courses. Companies like TCS, Infosis and Wipro etc etc get their programs designed and degrees equivalent to MS/Mtech awarded on the basis of distant learning programs.

IGNOU was given as an example. And this covers maximum number of courses.

Distance education is good for one who is working. IGNOU is a very good institution. We have to compulsorily attend classes, write assignments only then we can attend the examination. And exams are not so easy at IGNOU, you have to work hard to score good marks.
I have also come through some institutions where they help for examinations also. Such type of institutions are worthless.

Distance education is good for one who is working. IGNOU is a very good institution. We have to compulsorily attend classes, write assignments only then we can attend the examination. And exams are not so easy at IGNOU, you have to work hard to score good marks.
I have also come through some institutions where they help for examinations also. Such type of institutions are worthless.

Above all IGNOU's degrees and diploma courses are recognized by all the leading universities of the world .IGNOU is doing a commendable job.

Distance learning education is good option for working people and Businessmen.

There are many Top Distance learning education University in India.

http://www.careers360.com/news/9251-Best-Distance-Education-institute-2012

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:

Distance education is good for one who is working. IGNOU is a very good institution. We have to compulsorily attend classes, write assignments only then we can attend the examination. And exams are not so easy at IGNOU, you have to work hard to score good marks.
I have also come through some institutions where they help for examinations also. Such type of institutions are worthless.

Above all IGNOU's degrees and diploma courses are recognized by all the leading universities of the world .IGNOU is doing a commendable job.

Degrees and diploma from any recongnize institution recongnize by most of univercites. Most of students are doing C.A., C.S and ICWA by distance education.

Distance education is good for one who is working. IGNOU is a very good institution. We have to compulsorily attend classes, write assignments only then we can attend the examination. And exams are not so easy at IGNOU, you have to work hard to score good marks.
I have also come through some institutions where they help for examinations also. Such type of institutions are worthless.

Above all IGNOU's degrees and diploma courses are recognized by all the leading universities of the world .IGNOU is doing a commendable job.

Degrees and diploma from any recongnize institution recongnize by most of univercites. Most of students are doing C.A., C.S and ICWA by distance education.

A couple of IAS toppers in my place never attended a college. They earned their degrees through distance education system and then appeared for IAS

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'

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.

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 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.

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,

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.

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 these courses are appropriate for the people who are already working as these courses increase their knowledge without effecting their job. :blink: