Introduction

Education is the basic and ultimate element that is required for self-development and self-reliance for a person. Even the Constitution of India also considers that education is the fundamental and Constitutional right of a citizen in India. Even the Constitution Article 21-A states that every child aged between 6 to 14 years must complete primary education. Education is not just for Providing employment opportunities but it enhances self-empowerment of a person. Education is not just providing a certificate, It helps to improve knowledge and add quality to life. Distance education is the alternative platform and also a better platform for financially weak people and Job holders. In today's world, distance education is the stage that competes with regular education without compromising its quality and values. There are various features and importance of distance education for the progress and growth of a person.

Relatively low Cost Compared to Regular education: 

The cost of Distance education is relatively cheap compared to regular education, Regular demands are high prices even nontechnical courses are also very Costly. In today’s world education demand grows, because every person feels its importance in life, that's why the price of education is also rising in a faster manner. In a populated country like India, where the population grows year after year at a faster pace and lower income groups of people are also present in a huge manner, there is no availability of sufficient educational institutes provided by govt. there are still schools and college dropouts present in India, which is a big concern, so distance education provides a better option, a better version, and also cheap compared to regular education for working professionals. It is also noted that every year price of education increases such as the price of course fees, study materials, uniforms, tuition fees, other expenses, etc.

It does not require regular attendance:

Distance Courses are not required for daily attendance in the college, there are so many govt. universities provide distance education In India, govt Institutions provide cheap and quality education through distance mode and it does not require physical presence in the college, so a person can attend the classes of their convenience and interest.

Better alternative platform compared to regular education:

Generally, people like to go for regular education But everybody has not the ability and chance to go for regular education especially those who are economically backward. In India, there are so many educational institutes (government or private) but compared to the huge population in India and also low economic and financial factors, everybody has not gained a chance for education. Distance education gives a better platform for economically depressed people to educate themselves. Students likely go for distance education because of direct contact and communication with mentors, a better understanding of the course in a better manner, feeling and understanding of the live class environment, getting a quality education, and generally, they are not working professionals. In terms of comparing the quality of regular education with distance education, distance education is still behind in terms of infrastructure, learning methods, and standard of teaching provided.c but it grows day by day and becomes a revolutionary platform for working professional groups.

Direct entry:

Distance education does not require any kind of eligibility test or competitive test for joining courses. A person can directly go for admission, whichever course he wants to Study or Pursue.

Betten alternative platform for the Job holders:

People who are generally Jobholders in govt. or the private sector, they have minimum or no time, to study or attend classes, so distance education provides self-study to the Job holders. Job holders or any kind of working people in different professions are busy, and their schedules of work are very hectic, so it is very easy and a good option for professional people to pursue distance education.

Very much flexibility:

Distance education is simple, there is no complexity in distance education because it provides Self-learning materials, books, syllabus structure, etc. A learner only goes to the Institution only in exam time, the learner just receives all the learning material and starts to self-study. , Distance education is the best method for the learner because it provides direct accessibility without any kind of confusion.  In regular courses, there are so many practicals, experiments, assignments, etc. which are bound to be attended by learners, but this is not the case in distance education. In distance education, a learner can attend all the activities in the institution to his suitability, interest, convenience, and comfort. So India the biggest distance education system operates which gives various courses with flexible course structures, affordable fees, simplicity of entry and exit, quality study material, better problem-solving methods with no complexity, etc., lakhs and lakhs of learners irrespective of caste and religion generally like to study in ignou.

Provide employment opportunities:

If a learner quits education in midway due to economic pressure, family pressure, and responsibility or lack of interest, he can continue his education through distance mode and complete his education. After completing and fulfilling the education criteria, he can go for any kind of Job or placement in (government or private institutions). In today’s time, the value of degree and authenticity is the same compared to the regular education validity by govt. of India.

Time saving:

Distance education is time time-saving platform for learners, especially those learners who are job holders or in different professional activities. They have no time to attend regular classes they can not attend classes for long hours, so it is a time-saving method for the Job holders.

Promotes women's development:

Society doesn't allow full chances for women's education. In today's world, there is still a feeling presence in our society that a man should deserve to go for education and a woman should only focus on family matters. Although society has changed over the years about treating men and women are same. They are equal in every field such as education, job, sports, etc.

distance education gives a better platform for those women who quit their education due to family responsibilities, pressures, Child Care, early marriage,e etc. So, they can go for distance education and even go for Self-employment, so distance education is a better platform for women to continue their studies. Distance education provides a big relief to working ladies, homemakers, and housewives for self-education, In this process, they can chase their dreams and fulfill their passion. 

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