In Distance learning, the classes are usually recorded or only materials are provided and the student studies from those materials and at the end gives the examination. But in case of online learning, you will get online classes and interaction sessions with your professors as well as you will get a more structured form of learning the course.

As a result, the senses are the same but in Online program you will get a more organized curriculum. Also in some cases the online degree are more recognized compared to that of distance learning programs.

I hope this answer helps. All the very best for your future endeavors!

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Hi,

While being in the group discussion, you can focus on explaining a lot of different things as follows,

1. Merit of online learning specially in context of higher education or college education in India.

2. Demerits and disadvantages when on an online teaching community.

3. Administration difficulties faced by both teaching and non teaching staff.

4. Lastly your view point considering yourself in a online education scenario for higher education.

I hope this helps.

All the best.

When it comes to your question, it is not very clear what you are asking about.

If you are requesting points on the topic 'Online Learning and Higher Education Scenario in India' to discuss in a group discussion, then I share some points below.

• Advantages of online learning:

More Flexible and Convenient - You don't have to waste your time traveling to your institution, instead all you need is a smartphone / laptop and a stable internet connection. In addition, the Ed-tech platform offers courses that are flexible and can be adjusted according to the convenience of the students.

The use of virtual tools such as graphics / videos makes the students better understand the concepts.

Reduced costs: Most of the reading or reference materials are accessible online, which helps us save a lot of money on the purchase of the physical version. Plus, the online study allows you to stay at home, so you don't have to spend on hostel and transportation fees.

Offers a wide selection of programs: In addition to your curriculum, you can enroll in courses of your interest, as online platforms offer courses in various fields.

Cons of online learning

Lack of social interaction: Students do not have the opportunity to interact face to face with their peers, which is very necessary to maintain a healthy social life.

Not easily accessible in remote areas: many people, especially in villages, do not have access to required devices and internet connection, making it difficult for students to attend classes.

Excessive Screen Time Exposure - This can adversely affect students. Not only is it good for your health, it also creates a sense of isolation.

HIGHER EDUCATION:

India's higher education system is the third largest in the world, after the United States and China.

Students are assessed in terms of basic theoretical knowledge that help students to learn in depth about the subject.

Furthermore, Indian universities have started to go global by participating in student exchange programs, where foreign students have the opportunity to study in India and Indian students have the opportunity to access international educational systems.

It also incorporates new teaching methods, in the form of smart classrooms, educational tours, visits to laboratories, workshops, etc., which have proven to be more efficient for students.

There are also many new low-quality institutes emerging across the country, which is not good for higher education.

Brands are given more importance. Many colleges still place primary importance on the scores you get on their Board exams over entrance exam scores, resulting in many deserving students not getting the desired courses at the college they want to study and instead they have to opt for the less preferred ones.

If your question referred to something else, I ask you to ask the question again in more detail.

I hope this answer helps. All the very best for your future endeavors!

Hello,

Hope you are doing well.

Coming to your question, it isn't very clear what you are asking about.

If you are asking for points about the topic ' Online learning and higher education scenario in India' to discuss in a group discussion then I have shared some points below.

ONLINE LEARNING

Pros of Online learning

• More flexible and convenient : You don't have to waste your time travelling to your Institution, instead all that you need is a smart phone/laptop and a stable Internet connection. Also Ed-tech platform offers courses that are flexible and can be adjusted according to the students’ convenience.
• Use of virtual tools like graphics/ videos makes it the students to understand the concepts better.
• Reduced costs: Most of the reading or reference materials are accessible online,  helping us to save a lot of money spend on buying the physical version. Also online study enables you to stay at home, so you don't have to spend on hostel and transportation fees.
• Offers a wide selection of programs: Apart from your syllabus you can enroll for courses of your interest, as online platforms offer courses in various fields.

Cons of Online learning

• Lack of social interaction : Students don't get a chance to interact face to face with their peers, which is very much required to maintain a healthy social life.
• Not easily accessible in remote areas: Many people, specially in villages,  do not have access to required devices and internet connection, making it very difficult for the students to attend the classes.
• Excess exposure to screen time: This can affect the students adversely. Not only is it good for your health, but it also creates a sense of isolation.

HIGHER EDUCATION:

• India's higher education system is the third largest in the world, next to the United States and China.
• Students are evaluated in terms of basic theoretical knowledge helping the students learn in depth about the topic.
• Also Indian Universities have started going Global by taking part in student exchange programs, where Foreign students are given an opportunity to study in India and Indian students are given an opportunity to International educational systems.
• It also incorporates new methods of teaching, in the form of smart classrooms, educational tours, Laboratory visits, workshops, etc, which have proved to be more efficient to the students.
• There are also many new low quality institutes  coming up all over the country, which is not good for higher education.
• Marks are given more importance. Many colleges still give prime importance to the marks you score in your Board exams over the Entrance exam scores,  which results in many deserving students not getting their desired courses in the college they wish to study and instead have to go for the less preferred ones

If your question was regarding something else then I kindly request you to ask the question again giving more details.

Good Luck