Future of education system

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Our education system has undergone an evolution over the years, due to advancement of technology. The future of education can be called as the transition from the traditional learning to the online education. Online learning form an important part of distance learning. The massive popularity of online learning is a growing threat to the traditional universities. The innovation and growth of technology is the biggest driving force of this form of learning. It has connected a wide spectrum of students from every part of the globe. Therefore, as people adapt themselves to the new age technology so will they start preferring the innovation coming with it. This innovation is proving to be profitable for the students as well as the universities. Thanks to online learning, education is much more accessible and flexible than it was some years back.

Reforms providing fuel for the growth of online learning

                                                                                                        

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A recent report in the guardian said that the UK has tightened its student visa rules. This means that those wanting to earn a degree from a UK university will be unable to do so easily due to this new reformation. Online learning provides an ideal solution to this problem. Student opting for online education can earn a UK degree without having to move out of their country or relocate to UK.

The ever increasing tuition fees of university courses are another major reason for students to turn towards online education. According to a Forbes report Brown University’s tuition alone had risen above $50,000 per year. Similar trend was seen in numerous other universities. One in every six children fear the cost of going to University, a recent IPSOS MORI survey has uncovered. The utmost worry is building up debits in excess of £25,000 from living costs and tuition fees when they graduate. Yet, a majority of children realise that a university qualification will help them ‘get on in life’.

Students prefer working along with studying therefore online learning is a viable option for them. By doing this they are able to fund their education easily.

Allowing college credit for online courses is a major step towards the promotion of online education. Online degrees are being recognised by other higher education universities and given value by employers. Many reputed universities have also started offering online courses to students. Over the past few years they have seen a significant growth in the number of students enrolling for online courses.

   Advantages of online education

                                                                                               

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•   By taking up an online course you can achieve an accredited qualification from a reputed university of your choice be it US or UK, that has an international standing.
•  Online education is flexible and allows the student to adjust their study timings according to their schedule according to it.

• Online universities generally offer flexible payment methods.

•  It offers the students the opportunity to continue their work along with their studies. This enables the student to gather valuable experience as well as appreciation for the drive to further their career prospects and knowledge. By the time they complete their degree they have with them an insightful work experience and knowledge that they have gained during their course.

•    Students who have been unable to complete their education due to various responsibilities can achieve their degree from a reputed university through online learning.  It also provides an opportunity for students to further their career prospects.

•     Home learning degrees give the students a chance to gain access to important lectures from professors all over the world from the comfort of their home. They can complete their education as well as give their examination at home. This relieves them of the anxiety faced by students giving on campus examinations.

There is no doubt that soon online university learning will take the centre stage and dominate the education industry scenario. Due to the development of cutting edge technology it has already reached every part of the globe. The stringent student visa rules, soaring university fees and looming fear of unemployment are just some of the reason that make it the most preferred form of learning. Its wide range of advantages will enable them to replace the traditional university learning.