on line distance mode of learning

“Online Distance Mode of Learning”

Edited / Authored By:
Dr. K. RAVICHANDRAN1M.B.A.,Ph.D.
Professor & HEAD
Department of Entrepreneurship Studies
Madurai Kamaraj University
MADURAI – 625 021
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Co-Authored By:
VENKATA SUBRAHMANYAM C.V.M.B.A., M.Phil., (Ph.D.)
Research Scholar
Department of Entrepreneurship Studies
Madurai Kamaraj University
MADURAI – 625 021
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Abstract
The primary purpose of this paper is - To discuss the current state of Distance Education & To Suggest the ways in which Online & Distance education courses can be offered / Conducted in a more effective way rather than the conventional methods, in the TWO Day seminar on “Creation of Top Class Facilities in Universities” being conducted by Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, during 28th& 29th of September, 2012.
This paper deals with the current state of Distance Education in India, Scope & Market for the online Courses, various Methods of Course Offerings, How I.T. infrastructure can be used to its BEST in order to radicalize the Lesson Delivery, What Kind of Developments can be brought-in in the conduct / offering of Online Courses, etc. issues briefly & suggests various solutions to most of the Common & current problems being faced by many Distance / Online Courses offering Institutes repeatedly & regularly.
This paper also suggests – How best the Growing Social Networking Media can be used in order to build a very strong Student (Learner) – Resource Personnel relationship.
This paper also suggests – How Chat Rooms can be used as an effective lesson delivery mechanism / Media in online & Distance Mode courses.

Key Words:
Distance Education; Online Education; Online Course offering Methods; Scope for Improvement of Online Education; Online Lesson Delivery
INTRODUCTION:
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