Advantages of Online Education

With the advent of computer and technologies, people in large numbers are opting for more convenient form of education, which would save time, energy and money. Online education options have made it possible for career enthusiasts from all corners of India and abroad pursue a higher education in their subject of interest.
Online Education – What It Is

Online education, also known as e-learning or distance learning lets a student pursue a degree without physically attending the class. Students access the course materials or lectures through internet and periodically meet the teachers to solve any problem.
Advantages of Online Education
Some of the benefits of online education are as follows:
Less Tuition Fee: The cost of undergoing an online course is much cheaper than that of on-campus fees. Apart from that, a student is also able to save more on the transportation cost, because he/she does not have to commute to the university campus, there is no need to buy meals on campus or even rent an apartment near the campus.



Flexible Timing: The students pursuing an online education can complete the course at his/her convenient time and place. This is extremely suitable for working professionals, who can pursue an online course from the comfort of the house adjusting time from the hectic work schedule.

Wide Choice of Institutions: Students who reside in remote areas or small towns where the number or choice of institutions are limited, one can take advantage of pursuing a higher education from a prestigious institutions of their dreams.

Working while Learning: Working professionals can pursue a higher education without hampering their work.

Online Education Universities

Some of the Indian universities that offer online education are –

· Indira Gandhi National Open University

· Delhi University School of Open Learning

· Periyar Institute of Distance Education

· Netaji Subhash Open University

· Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University

· Burdwan University

· Kota Open University

· U.P Rajarshi Tandon Open University

· Karnataka State Open University

· Annamalai University

· Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University

· Dr B.R Ambedkar Open University