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Unit-30: Open and Distance Education

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Individual program of study at the centers are also provided consulting services. At
these centers, educational consultant, administrative and assist in solving personal
problems.

Subjects in Open Universities

There are various subjects in Open Universities. Following subjects are taught by means of schools in
Indira Gandhi National Open Universities.
1. School of Humanities— It includes the knowledge of different languages.
2. School of Social Science—It includes the teaching of history, political science, economics, public -
administration, sociology, library and information etc. subjects.
3. School of Science—It includes the study of maths, physics, chemistry and biology etc.
4. School of Continuing Education—It includes the village-development, women education course
and others at the certifi cate level.
5. School of Computer and Information Science—It includes the study of Data Productivity and
computer application
6. School of Education—It includes the courses related to B. Ed. At degree level, distance education
at diploma level and higher education.
7. School of Management Studies—It includes the degree and diploma related to commerce and
management.
The increasing number of open universities in India is good evidence of their usefulness. Open
Universities in India are developing the public ideas of getting educated; they are bringing the
quantitative and qualitive improvement in higher education, planning of socio-economic reforms are
contributing to economic growth, and thus trust, loyalty and confidence of people are enhanced by

improving its importance day by day.

What are the goals of Open University?

30.11 Advantages of Distance Education

Following are the major advantages of Distance Education:
1. It provides continuing education to millions of people who want to get this type of education.
2. Distance education educates a person by reaching his doors.
3. It is helpful in developing literacy.
4. To enhance the knowledge and skills of those people who are seeking higher education for their
self-development and professional development.
5. Housewives can get education and upgrade their skills related to their home activities.
6. Distance education provides appropriate education and training to those people who are physically
handicapped and who are living in the distant places of the country.

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