Overview of Distance Learning

Distance learning: An overview

Why people choose Distance Learning:
In this fast paced world, Earn while Learning has become the de-facto for most of the people. And this is possible with the Distance learning education mode and this has become the most preferred way of education worldwide as it enables one to earn while learning. Specifically after completing the minimum education level like Bachelors Degree, many people prefer to join job and to pursue higher studies like Distance learning M.Sc, Distance learning M.B.A etc., And the advantage of this mode of education is that by the time the candidate completes these courses, he / she might have gained 2 / 3 years of work experience which increases the scope of getting better job or promotion in the current job, good pay package and hence better quality of living, job satisfaction etc.,

Basically, people choose Distance Learning to support their family economically and also to have financial independence and support to pursue their education.
Many people go for either full-time or part-time jobs so that they have the time to pursue the Distance learning courses. Generally, for these Distance Learning courses, classes called contact classes (in India) would be conducted for 1 or 2 month(s) before the exams and at least 75% of the attendance is compulsory. Hence, the candidates plan to attend these classes and prepare for the exams. However, depending on the experience level or as per the guidelines specified by the Distance Learning Institute or Organization, attending Contact classes can be exempted.

Various levels of Distance learning programs:
- Bachelors Degree
- 2 or 3 years Masters Degree
- 1 year P.G.Diploma courses

Few of the most popular programs available in India:
- Distance Learning M.Sc in Mathematics, Literature
- Distance Learning M.B.A -
- Distance Learning M.Tech in IT
- Distance Learning PGDCS
- Distance Learning PGDBAM
- Distance Learning PGDLAN
- Distance Learning PGDPM

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