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The Impact of Distance Education on Global Education

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  Not very long ago, higher education was a luxury that was only limited to a small section of society. This was largely due to the high monetary investment that college education requires. However, today the scenario has changed and almost every individual has access to affordable and high-quality higher education. This sudden transformation in the affordability of higher education does make one wonder what changed? The advent of online and distance education colleges have made it possible for millions of students to pursue their academic goals by presenting an economical solution for their learning needs. Learning through distance mode is not only pocket-friendly but also offers students the flexibility to learn at their own pace from the comforts of their homes. The best part is that you can study from any part of the world without even stepping a foot out of your house.  Distance Learning & the Future of Global Education The global online education market is expected ...
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  The number of top-tier management schools in the country is growing at a rapid pace. Their popularity has led to many aspirants seeking admission into these B-schools. However, most of these aspirants want to feel assured that they made the best college choice. It makes complete sense because you want to ensure that the college & program you choose is worth your hard-earned money & efforts. Given this, it's essential to understand what makes a distance MBA program suitable rather than going with hearsay suggestions. In this blog, we will explain what qualifies as a good business school and whether or not the NMIMS distance MBA Program is worth pursuing. Challenges of Studying MBA from Distance Learning Students face several challenges while pursuing distance learning, such as: Limited in-person interaction with classmates and instructors, makes it more challenging to build relationships and networks.  Online learning requires a great deal of self-discipline and deter...
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Why Do We Need Skill-Based Education? 1991 is the year when the demand for jobs increased in India. Ever since India adopted the policy of Liberalisation, Privatisation, and Globalisation, the country has seen a shift in the job market. The focus has moved towards practical skills and real-time projects. In fact, the education pattern also saw a transition from formal education to internships, project work, and skills-based education or vocational education in India.  What is Skill-Based Education?  In India, skill-based education is popularly known as vocational education. According to AICTE, “Vocational education or Vocational Education and Training (VET), also called Career and Technical Education (CTE), prepares learners for jobs that are based in manual or practical activities, traditionally non-academic and totally related to a specific trade, occupation or vocation, hence the term, in which the learner participates. It is sometimes referred to as technical education, as...