EDUCATION UGC NET
HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM
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It reduces the cost of education.
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It supplements formal education.
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It enhances access to education.
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All of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -It is any form of education that does not involve regular and physical attendance in the colleges for taking classes. The classes are very less as all the studies are done by students either on their own or online education is also an option provided by various colleges and distance institutes.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Distance Education Council (DEC) was established in 1991 under Section 16(7) read with Section 5(2) of the IGNOU Act, 1985. As per clause (2) (a) of the statute 28, the DEC was responsible for the promotion and coordination of the Open and Distance Learning system in the Country.
Detailed explanation-3: -The separation in space and time of teaching and learning is a basic feature of distance education.
Detailed explanation-4: -Distance education, also known as distance learning, is the education of students who may not always be physically present at a school.