Distance Education



As the internet became what it is today, long distance learning has flourished. Along with highly-accredited university degree programs, there is also a wide variety of distance learning programs for people who aren’t looking for a college level education. People today not only look to long distance learning programs to earn degrees at Indian colleges and universities, but to upgrade their job skills and learn more about the things that interest them.

Many people think that long distance learning has only come about with the advent of the internet. The truth is that it’s been around since the mid 1800’s.

The first recorded distance learning course was created in the 1840’s by Sir Isaac Pitman.

On the internet, you can find a long distance learning course for just about any interest you have. Courses as diverse as introduction to wine making, herbs and natural remedies, learning a new language, art and design, hypnotherapy, information technology and flour milling are all available. Even if you’re only taking a course to pursue an interest and not a career, keep in mind that the information you’re learning is only as good as the people behind the program.

Determining whether a school you’re considering taking a course through is worth your time and money can take some research. The first thing you need to decide is whether you are wanting to work toward an advanced degree or a new career, or whether you’re just exploring some interests and want to do it for fun.

If you’ve decided to take advantage of a distance learning college to work toward an advanced degree or in order to change careers or upgrade your job skills, you’ll want to make sure that the schools you are considering have been accredited by one of the accreditation agencies recognized by the Indian Department of Education.

Once you’ve determined that the schools you are considering are legitimate, gathering opinions from former students who have completed the program is your next step. Doing a site search on our site on the name of the school is a good way to do this. Ask about the experience of other people who have completed the programs you’re considering, about the reaction of employers, and if they were able to transfer the credits to a college or university.

If you think you might want to eventually transfer the credits you’ve earned to a college or university, you’ll also need to contact that college or university to verify that they will accept credits from that school.

Enrolling in a distance learning course for fun or to just pursue learning more about something that interests you requires some research as well. Do a search on the school as well as on the instructors. Get more information about people’s experiences with the course you’re considering. You may be lucky and find that the person who created the course is well-respected among their peers, or on the other hand, find out that they’re not well-regarded at all.

Whatever the reason you’re considering long distance learning, with a little bit of research you can find the best school for you. Once you’ve decided on a school or course, all you’ll need is your time and the desire to learn.




24 Comments

  1. hassan says:

    is there any facility for ete course

    and what is the criteria for admission?

  2. kuwar chand says:

    can you tell me the distance learning courses .

    Regards
    kuwar

  3. Nalini gopaul says:

    I would like to know more about the M.A course in History of art and aesthetics. I have already done my B.A hons fine Arts from the university of Mauritius and would like to follow a distance course.

    Thanks

    Nalini

  4. Nabil says:

    I would like to know more and what is the options for the study in the distance learning

    Regards

    Nabil

  5. Masood says:

    please let me know about the distance learning i have done my BA in literature and want to follow distance learning course

  6. deepak narang says:

    Dear Sir

    I have done ma in economics and want to do mba through distance learning/ Corespondance. Pleas tell last date of admission for new session and fee . I would like to do mba in hr & Insurance.

    regards
    deepak narang

  7. deepak narang says:

    Dear Sir

    I have done ma in economics and want to do mba through distance learning/ Corespondance. Pleas tell last date of admission for new session and fee . I would like to do mba in hr & Insurance. I want an mba centre in meerut.

    regards
    deepak narang

  8. sudhakar joshi says:

    i have passed m a in philosophy and religion forom madurai kamraj university by distant mode now i want to do m a i in english pl furnish details as to fees exam shedule syllabus centre etc .

  9. Debashish says:

    im a btech graduate.im looking for a mba course in icfai distance larning plan.
    please give me more informations.

  10. shafquat says:

    i have done my Msc food and nutrition and pg diploma in food technology. now i want to go for Btech or Mtech in food technology through distance. kindly tell me the ways of doing it

  11. Raja says:

    I would like to know about hospital & healthcare managment admission dates and course details.

  12. hema says:

    i done P.G. Diploma in food n nutrition, now i want to do MSc in same field parttime or distance learning course. plz help. i m from pune.

  13. HasanHaider says:

    Hello Sir/Madam

    Will you tell me process of BA from Distance Education And also tell me about the fees structure I am working at present in Saudi Arabia. So please pay attention on this request .Waiting for your best reply.I have done my Intermediate in1990 from UP Board examination. Can you please guide me how can i apply and which Universiti/College.

    Please help me

    . Thank you very much.

  14. Anselm C. Chimezie says:

    I want an online degree from an Indian university. India because of the high level of respect recognition that it`s institutions command in the world of education and academics.

  15. DEIVENDRAN says:

    i have done diplamo in civil engineering.i would like study bachelor of civil engineering in distance education.pls give me details of univercites for the above.

  16. MD.AZIMUDDIN AHMAD says:

    Sir,please confirm the site name where we can see the details of our enrollment status.as I have taken admission in distance learning programme for MBA in finance in the Yr.2006.due to some unavoidable circumstances i was been unable to regularise my course.now once again want to be continue.i have already paid my two years course fee i.e.,Rs.60000.00 My Enrollment no is MBA2062019.pls.reply as soon as possible on my provided mail ID or you can contact me on-09438413150 or 09238894237.Thanx

  17. ashima says:

    i have done MBA in HR.now i would like to study M phill in Management in distance education .Please give me details of univercites for the above.

  18. ANCHAL GOYAL says:

    I am a teacher by profession.I want to pursue interior decoration course as a hobby .Kindly let me know the details of the universities which offer this course through distance education along with the fee structure.

  19. gangadhar says:

    sir
    i am spiritually oriented, please suggest me some spritual distance courses.

    thank u sir

  20. Abu Anas says:

    Could please anyone advice me where I can enroll for my MA Arabic through distance education in any well recognized and accredited universities in India.

    many thanks

  21. Roya says:

    I’m and english and translation gradtare, planning to d my masters in SMU, is it recognized in Saudi Arabia yet?? what about Egypt

    My Regards

  22. prabavathi says:

    hello sir,
                  now i am doing BE becoz of some other reasons but i like to involve my career in in archaeology sir so for doing that is there any distance educational opportunities are there for me plz sir tell me that.

  23. sittanshu kumar says:

    Dear sir,

    i want to do diploma in mechenical & I 10th passed in 2001 with 50% marks from bihar board . i’ve above 6 years experiance in mechenical fild as pipe fitter , above 4 years in india & 2 years in abroad. In curent i’v complite certificate cours in auto CAD (2006) & now i want to do Diploma programe with Distance education. so kindly please revart me hopefull answar .

    My Regards

    sittanshu kumar

  24. Samsad ansari,NEPALI says:

    Hello sir Namaste and salam to u. Sir i have complet my 3yrs Bachelor of business study from T.U.,kathmandu, Nepal. Nw i want to do read in india by distance mode. Then sir how its possibe my aims? Sir im waiting for ur real councilling
    plz mail me with details in my email and mobile given below:
    md_samsad786@yahoo.com
    +977-9804488238

    and also anyone can help me.
    Plz plz plz help me just.thnx


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