There is uncertainty over the future of the distance learning courses run by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) as a large number of these courses, including popular ones, are likely to be derecognised since they have failed to meet the standards set by the new Open and Distance Learning Regulations which were released last …
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August 15, 2018The University Grants Commission has issued new guidelines for Open and Distance Learning (ODL) for the academic session beginning January 2018 and July 2018. The UGC has asked higher education institutions which have submitted applications and representations for their recognition and for addition of new programmes to apply afresh as per UGC ODL regulations, 2017. …
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July 6, 2017On-campus classroom environment has been thought as the best method to study traditionally. It is said that on-campus courses provide better chance to students to have frequent interactions with their teachers and peers. Which helps them develop a better understanding of the subjects that they are studying at the university. However, with technological advancements and …
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March 17, 2017