Due to the easy availability of technology, anyone can get a degree from various universities in America and Europe at home. You can get certificates from Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Oxford, and other famous universities online. Apart from this, the opportunity to participate in free courses is available online at almost all reputed universities. As a result, without going to Europe or America, online is now becoming an alternative way for young people to get a foreign degree.
More than 2 million students from 165 countries worldwide are taking various courses online for free on more than 100 subjects.
How can distance learning help career advancement?
When a student studies a subject through conventional means, there is less opportunity to study other subjects. However, enthusiastic learners can overcome this limitation through distance learning online. Students or professionals can be involved in e-learning while they are full-time jobholders.
The biggest advantage is that it will be possible to obtain an international degree in your home country without any visa complications and additional fees. Further, there is no obstacle of education break and age. There is no danger of wasting time getting the desired degree as there is no session delay like the conventional procedure.
The popularity or acceptance of foreign online courses in Bangladesh is continuously emerging. Not to mention, these certificates will add extra value to the resume. Gaining knowledge is more important than getting a certificate in an online course. The knowledge earned from online courses can help an individual apply those in the workplace, which ultimately helps career advancement. Further, these certificates will make your commitments a little stronger to the employer. These courses may be useful for those who want to switch careers in the future.
Where to get online international degrees?
There are many online education platforms such as Coursera, EDX that can provide international-level education. Further, many top-level universities also provide distance learning opportunities. Several leading universities and institutes in the United States and the United Kingdom are popular for distance learning. In addition, various universities in Europe, Australia, and even a few universities in our neighboring country India have distance learning programs.
Some of the most popular educational institutions in the United States offering distance learning programs are Boston University, University of Florida, Arizona State University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Pennsylvania State University, Stanford University, Washington State, etc.
Popular universities in the UK include the University of London (Institute of Education), the University of Manchester, the University of Liverpool, the University of Northampton, the University of Edinburgh Napier, and the Ashridge Business School. Apart from this, the distance education system has been introduced in various reputed universities in different countries around the world.
Coursera
Professors from major universities around the world, including the United States, take online classes here. There is also an arrangement to collect official certificates on the course from those universities at the end of the course. From data science to sound editing; there are courses on all subjects on this site. The number of courses on Coursera is about 2000. And most of these courses are completely free or at a much lower cost. However, you will need to pay extra dollars for the certificate.
EDX
It is a non-profit organization that offers a variety of free online courses from many top universities and institutions. EDX is the only non-profit organization that offers courses from several institutions, including Harvard, MIT, Barclay, the University of Maryland, and the University of Queensland, via an open-source platform.
How to get international degrees from Bangladesh?
The internet has now become an important way for universities to reach out to students and make them understand their importance. Considering the interest of students online, universities are increasing the number of different courses exponentially. E-campus-based universities are moving ahead of traditional universities due to internet interest. According to analysts, this is why conventional universities have been thinking of expanding their operations online.
Although the Internet is the initial step to take the university to the students, online decision making is also playing an important role. In addition, the university’s website is now helping students make decisions.
Online study distance learning course sites and institutions are open to people from all over the world. If you have a PC / Laptop / Smartphone with an internet connection, then you can sit in any part of the world, study, or take a course of your choice at any time.
The enrollment process is very simple. In most cases, the student will need to contact the desired institution via their website or designated contact person. After that, the student will need to send the required documents online to see if he or she is eligible or not. If the person is eligible to enroll, he or she can pay the required fees via international credit or debit card and start the class.
Various educational institutions offer scholarships to create opportunities for students in online postgraduate courses. In Bangladesh, students and professionals are becoming interested in pursuing degrees online.
Looking at the online course portals of different top universities, we found that different degrees, including MBA, can be obtained for between 22 to 30 thousand dollars (Tk. 18 to 25 lakh). The whole money does not have to be deposited together. The Course is deposited on a semester and course basis. However, some universities provide opportunities for the students to apply for the scholarship by following the prescribed rules.
Although there is no hassle of attending classes directly, students have to participate in online classes and exams. Online teachers also provide regular class assignments and homework. Usually, the students have to take regular classes for four to five hours a week and one test every four to five weeks. Many online instructions provide priority to work experiences too.
Source: United News of Bangladesh