220711130088 Sumi Basak Virtual University EPC 3.pptx

Virtual University

1. KALNA COLLEGE( B.Ed.SECTION ) Affiliated to The University of Burdwan B.Ed.-4th Semester,Course-EPC-3 INTERNAL ASSESSMENT Topic-Virtual University Guided by: Submitted by: Dr.Aniket Sutradhar Sumi Basak Assistant Professor Roll No.220711130088 B.Ed.Section,Kalna College Reg.No.202205000337 of 2022-23 Session-2022-2024

2. A virtual university is an online learning institution that uses the internet to deliver classes and seminars .Students can earn a certificate or degree if they have a computer system that meets the technological requirements of that particular virtual university. Virtual University

3. Online learning has become immensely popular in the 21 st century,resulting in the creation of universities that exist solely online.A number of traditional schools also offer an online option now for students who wish to pursue a degree but cannot attend courses in a traditional classroom setting.Read on to learn more about these programs,as well as the technical and educational requirements for gaining entry. Virtual University Overview

4. Important Facts About Virtual Universities   Prerequisites High School Diploma or equivalent   Degree Levels Certificate, Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s,Doctorate   Common Courses Statistics, Accounting,project Management, Enterprise modeling   Continuing Education In addition to Degree programs, Online universities Also offer courses That satisfy CE Credits for working professionals

5. Courses that are offered at a virtual university are either mentored or led by an instructor.A student attending a virtual university interacts with professors and peers through online forums,chat rooms and web-based course delivery systems.At an online school,students can take online classes in Internet and tech,journalism and writing,business and finance and courses in graphic arts. Classes offered at a Virtual University

6. A student can earn a certificate or degree entirely online.For example, the university of Maryland University College,accredited by the commission on Higher Education,offers both graduate and undergraduate majors and minors in a variety of subjects online ,such as accounting,criminal justice,English and history. Certificates and Degrees

7. Students interested in attending a virtual university should first check to see if their computer systems and web-based software applications meet the technological requirements.Many colleges,such as penn state university,give a list of computer system requirements.Many colleges require a student to have access to a printer,a full duplex sound card,speakers and microphone, and a monitor that will properly display the web-based learning applications that the school uses. Technical Requirements

8. Advantages Cost-effectiveness Access to a wider range of programmes & Course offerings Ability to learn at your own pace Flexibility to balance work and education Disadvantages Limited access to resources and support Technical difficulties Isolation Advantages and Disadvantages of Virtual University

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