BTU Pros & Cons of Online degree(BLOG)

1. Pros & Cons of Online Degree Many students have to jumble when deciding whether to Pursue an Online Degree or go through with the traditional On-campus Degree, which will be better for Individual career aspects. Besides Online education being introduced in recent years, it is here to stay and will surely grow in the coming years. Let us go through with the pros and cons of pursuing an online degree, you'll surely get some clarification in making your Decision. Bir Tikendrajit University has introduced PULP courses (PROFESSIONAL UNIFIED LEARNING PROGRAMS) which are specially designed for people who are working professionals, and also want to upgrade their education. Cons of an Online Degree 1) Face-to-Face Interaction is missing Lack of Face-to-Face Interaction impacts the mental health of the student, also online Education saw a big downfall in collaboration between professors and students. Though the students, as well as teachers, have accepted this form of education, where there is total virtual interaction, many professors suggest that

2. there needs to be more personal touch with the students. This then eventually leads to introverted personalities of students. 2) Lack of Individual Attention Individual Attention leads to an increase in focus among students, and many researches prove that the attention span of students has drastically reduced over the years. Giving Individual attention to students also helps Teachers to organize and manage their teaching techniques as well as helps students too in their Subject clarity. It is a win-win situation for both teachers and students. This Independent attention is way less in online education when it is compared to Traditional education. 3) Reputation Though this depends from person to person, the reputation of an online degree is hard to match to a traditional degree, in the market. When people were asked about the challenges faced with online education, people mentioned specific skills like critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving are harder to improve in online education. Though the mentality of people is progressing towards the

3. positive side of online education, selecting a reputed University when opting for an online degree is essential. 4) Frequent technical issues A more significant problem is with continuous technical issues faced by both teachers and students on these online learning platforms. These problems mostly require technical support to sort out, causing repeated interference in the learning flow of pupils. Many students are not issued with the high bandwidth or strong internet connection that online courses need, and thus fail to catch up with their virtual classmates, the only solution for this is upgrading to the latest technology as well as a Good internet connection. 5) Requires Self-Discipline To make the most of an online learning environment, students must work on their self-discipline. Staying organized is essential for success in online courses. Because students don’t have face-to-face interaction with teachers or peers, it’s the responsibility of the individual student to stay organized and up to date with their

4. course load. Majorly the mentality of self-discipline develops in later years, so many students struggle to build Self- Discipline in their early days. Pros of an Online Degree 1)Time Management As there are no set timetables in online mode, students need to carefully plan their daily schedule on their own, as well as manage the assignment and project submissions independently. This increases the Time management Skills of the students, these skills are very much essential when Big recruiters recruit candidates.

5. 2) Improves Virtual Communication Surely opting for Online education increase the Virtual communication of a Student with others. In online mode, you will Interact with your Classmates virtually, Email your professors, and also work with some software programs throughout your Degree. Trying to Project your idea With others on a virtual platform is a Unique skill, and the Online mode of education assures that you get a good grip on this skill. 3) Affordability Online education is affordable in many aspects, you cut off expenses such as transportation costs, Course materials, Infrastructure, etc. Though the fees of these Online degrees vary from university to the university, it depends on the student's budget. When compared to traditional Physical courses, online Degrees cost less.

6. 4) Flexibility As online education doesn't need the physical presence of the students in the classroom, the student has the advantage of attending the classes at the desired time, and place as well as with whomsoever or they want to study. We also have the advantage of studying at our own pace which helps in a more precise understanding of the curriculum. 5) Location Anybody can pursue Quality education from any part of the world, the person doesn't need to relocate or shift to a new place just for education purposes. It also allows universities to reach out to a more significant and huge network of students, on the contrary being confined by geographical barriers.

7. By taking into consideration both advantages and Disadvantages you should now be very clear, about which type of education to pursue. And yes, if your Decision is finalized to online education, BTU provides various courses like MBA, B.tech, and BBM, and in Online mode, where you can avail all benefits of distance education.