Online Education has
caught up in last two-three years like never before. Everything, whether it’s
the preparation of MBA entrance, employability tests like AMCAT to complete
degree programs like MBA, MCA and BBA etc. are being delivered online. Even the
trend of e-books has increased in recent years. Coursera, Khan Academy, Udemy, Udacity etc have taken
online education to a complete new level.
Years back, when I was in
twelfth grade, the choice of course and college used to be the hot topic apart
from the numerous formal and informal fare-wells in school, coaching institutes
and friend groups. At that time, the very thought of not making it to a college
and going for a ‘correspondence’ used to give me spine chills.
However, today I am seeing
a different trend among students. Students these days are moving towards online
education. No doubt, if somebody makes it to a good college does not leave it
but those who cannot make it do not feel abandoned. They are gladly accepting
online degrees. In fact many students feel online education is better as they
get to earn a degree and work experience simultaneously. The trend is more
visible with post graduate education where students feel work experience is
necessary to understand the concepts and applications
Today, students will
prepare for their boards online (www.meritnation.com), prepare for competitive
tests online (www.pagalguy.com, www.testfunda.com), take graduate-post
graduate degrees online (www.EduKart.com) and even take
employability tests online (www.myamcat.com)
Students are getting
attracted to online education because of factors like low cost, ease of access,
self-paced learning and access to recorded classes in case they miss one. With
channels like facebook, Skype and other online discussions forum, networking
also doesn’t seem to be an issue.
Internet and social media
channels will only continue to grow. Chances are the same for Online Education
too.
Priyaa
Very interesting post. Many people think online education means it does not have a pre-scheduled course on a strict routine and therefore it is schedule-free. In fact, it is not completely schedule-free. They also have deadlines and due dates.
ReplyDeleteIt is sad many corporations still do not accept online degrees.
Very well said!
DeleteYeah, some organizations stil do not accept online degrees but the trend is changing. Hopefully soon they'll accept.
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