Accredited Distance Learning Programs
March 11, 2010 – 11:28 amDistance Learning Programs are popularizing in India with a greater pace. With the increasing number of people entering into working field right after completion of their basic education, the demand for higher studies through distance learning has significantly increased. Though, pursuing education through Distance Learning consists of some shortcomings but it also provides us with various advantages like relaxation from daily commuting, helps save travel expenses, give us flexibility to choose suitable time for attending classes, online access to all study materials, facilitation to go for higher studies especially for rural students, lesser fee structure, etc.
The accredited courses offered through various institutions as distance learning are offered at all levels including Diploma, Degree, Bachelors and Masters, belonging to any field whether Arts, Science & Commerce. B.A. is offered in English, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, History, Hindi, Sanskrit, B.Sc. in fields like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, Mathematics, Geography and Economics), B.Com, BBA, B.Lib (Bachelor of Library Science) and B.Ed, and several other courses are also offered at masters degree level. Also, a greater percentage of Indian Students prefer pursuing MBA through distance learning or correspondence.
There are number of universities and institutes in India offering distance learning education. The one that tops the list is IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University). Every year, more than 1.5 million students in India get themselves enrolled in IGNOU for pursuing a course to enhance their qualification and skills and for a better career growth.
