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  • Category: Online Education
    Points:5

    The online education needs to be totally revamped

    There are too many online courses and each of these are increasing with every passing day. For example, the large number of MBA and BBA courses offered by even the Deemed Universities.

    However, what standards obtain in each of these courses is a very hard thing to ascertain. There are too many courses and the vast choices now make it possible for any student to pick and choose. There are concerns about whether these courses are grounded in practical realities and have a practical orientation.

    As regards the arts and science courses, they should incorporate a massive number of recent advanced concepts in their courses. For example, the BA(Economics) course should incorporate all the latest research on what is now called as sustainable development, from all parts of the world. This macro level input is always essential. The exposure that needs to be given to each student is vital, as the online education is still way behind the face-to-face interaction that is inevitable in the formal courses.
  • #777965

    Points:5
    Whether it is offline or online, the syllabus will be the same for a particular degree. For example, the BA Economics syllabus of a university will be the same for both online and offline studies, I think. Am I wrong?
    As mentioned by the author, these days we are saying many new courses and new specialisations. So the student should study the nature of the courses and their syllabus and then opt for the best course in which he is interested. Before deciding on the subject and the course, one should study the demand for that subject also. Otherwise, after completing the course if they fail to get a good job, they may have to repent.
    I agree with the author that the subject syllabus should be seen regularly and necessary additions along with the deletion of unnecessary topics. Each chapter should cover a maximum portion related to the chapter. This information should be updated yearly. That will help the students to get the latest changes in the subject that have taken place very recently.
    drrao
    always confident

  • #777989

    Points:5
    The author has shown some apprehensions about the uniformity and effectiveness of online courses. This is true to some extent because there is no regulatory mechanism to check the authenticity of these courses being offered by so many agencies.
    Now the question is if it is so then who has to monitor it or certify it or give it a license after the necessary inspection. Can UGC do it? Or Ministry of Education already doing it when one registers an online institute?
    I also feel that there is a good competition for quality education today between these online entities and from that angle they are supposed to maintain the standard of teaching otherwise from next session the number of students might go down drastically. Sometimes competition forces the providers to maintain quality.
    It is also a fact that with time only the best would remain in the field. Others will have to close down. It is a commercial world today and everything is oriented to successful business model.
    Thoughts exchanged is knowledge gained.

  • #777999

      

    Points:4
    I request the author to clarify the revamp he suggests in online education. Like too many online courses there are a lot of offline courses also. Now how do we determine the standards of those offline courses and why only single out online courses? The syllabus of every subject in every domain has to be updated from time to time and various government agencies are looking after it.

    Just updating the syllabus cannot be termed as a total revamp and hence it is suggested to provide more clarity on this.
    Sankalan

    "Life is easier when you enjoy what you do"

  • #778004

    Points:4
    Physical institutes or online institutes both have to follow the government guidelines as per the existing policies and the regulatory bodies like UGC as well as the Ministry of Education can take a serious view if someone not following them.
    At the same time it is also true that all the institutes cannot deliver the same quality of education as there are many factors which determine it ranging from the quality of faculty to educational methodologies. That is what makes the reputation of a particular institution and students beeline for that.
    Knowledge is power.

  • #778005

    Points:4
    Yes, there are several courses available online which by a visual inspection, a student doing his MBA can have satisfaction but once he passes out from the institution, he finally discovers that the course undertaken by him is not up to mark. The student has lost both money and time with the pursuit of such a course.
    In fact, if the institution is recognized through UGC, it is the foremost duty of the commission to ensure the genuineness of the course - content so that the pupil is not misled.
    There could be some instances when the candidates don't verify the authenticity of the recognition status and take admissions in good faith.
    Hence the best part is to verify the courses with all angles prior to his admission so that there is no chance of a folly.

  • #778023

    Points:4
    I completely agree with your assessment of the current state of online education. It's evident that there's a plethora of courses available, but the quality and practical relevance of many remain questionable. Incorporating recent advancements and practical concepts, particularly in fields like economics, is crucial for ensuring students receive a comprehensive education. Additionally, while online platforms offer convenience, they still lack the depth of face-to-face interaction found in traditional settings. It's imperative for online education to evolve to provide students with meaningful learning experiences that meet the standards of formal education. Thank you for raising these important points.
    Regards,

    Sunil

  • #778069

    Points:-5
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