Online Courses in India

The increased demand for specialized courses has triggered a spluttering growth in online courses in India. An increasing number of colleges and universities are now making more and more of their curriculums available on internet.

An improved rate of acceptance of online courses by educational institutes and employers has encouraged more students to pursue their education through distance learning.

Now students can pursue their studies, from their own choice of colleges and universities without having any need to consider the distant locations and without leaving the comfort of their home.These accredited courses are helping students with higher education on a global platform.

 The popular online courses offered by online colleges and universities in India are:

•  Arts and Architecture

Both professional and degree online courses are available in arts and architecture in India.

1. Web design
2. Graphics and Multimedia
3. Fine Arts
4. Other arts and design

5.  Web Designing

   •  Certificate course in Web Design
   • Associate Degree in Applied Science in Web Designing
   • Bachelor Degree in Web Development
   • Certificate course in Internet and Website Development
   • Bachelor of Science in Web Application Development

    

   Fine Arts

   • Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts

    

   Multimedia and animation

   • BSc in Graphics and Multimedia
   • Associate Degree in Multimedia
   • Bachelor's Degree in Animation

    

   Others

   • MSc in Network Architecture and Design
   • MSc in System Design and Programming
   • Bachelor's Degree in Visual Communication
   • MSc in Information Architecture
• Engineering                 

      

  Pursuing a career in engineering has become easy with online engineering courses.

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Atmospheric Science
  • Automobile Engineering
  • Basic courses
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry and Biochemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Compiler Design
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Textile Engineering (31)
  • Candle making
  • Chemical Reaction Engineering
  • Foundation of Scientific Computing
  • Numerical Solution of ODEs
  • Hydraulics  

  
  

• Computers

1. Information Systems
2. Engineering
3. Computer Science
4. Graphics/Multimedia
5. Others

• Liberal Arts

1. Paralegal
2. Criminal Justice
3. Others

• Business and Management

1. Communications / Telecommunications
2. Human Resource
3. Administration
4. Management
5. IT/Computer
6. Health Care
7. Internet
8. Accounting and Finance
9. Banking
10. Information Systems
11. Travel and Hospitality
12. Business
13. Entrepreneurship
14. Organization
15. Marketing

• Science and Technology

1. Engineering (Computer / Electrical / Mechanical / others)
2. Technology

• Health Care and Human Services

1. Services
2. Administration
3. Community
4. Others
5. Nursing
6. Social Work
7. Psychology
8. Personal

• Education

1. Training
2. Other Education
3. Distance Education
4. K-12
5. Adult Education
6. Higher Education
7. Online
8. Technology

• Social Science

1. Leadership and others

• Other Courses

1. Associate of Arts in General Studies
2. Associate of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies Program
3. Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems Security
4. Continuing and Professional Studies etc

There are a host of certificate courses too that are available for students. Take a look at the list below to have a better idea regarding the variety of subjects:

Top 10 Online Colleges and Courses in India

Online Education Hub suggests following as top 10 Online Colleges in India :

1. Indian Institute of Technology
2. Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
3. Amity School of Distance Learning
4. XLRI
5. Sikkim Manipal University
6. Institute of Distance Education Jiwaji University
7. The Harihara Mardaraj Distance Education Center
8. Directorate of Distance Education (DEC), Sambalpur University
9. Department of Distance Education, Punjab Technical University
10. Gurukul Online Learning Solutions

GOLS : As far as Gurukul Online Learning Solutions or GOLS is concerned, it is one of the leading names in the field of online education. This organization is associated with reputed educational institutions and is recognized by bodies like the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, Indian School of Petroleum and Energy, and National Power Training Institute of India.

UBS : Another emerging institution in India, which provides structured online programs in Management, is UBS, or University 18 Business School. Established in 2009 it works in collaboartion with Karnataka State Open University.

Career Options

The accredited online courses are beneficial to students who want to continue their education whether at the undergraduate or the post graduate level.

These courses give a platform to students to further their education and therefore their career.For young professionals these courses are the stepping stones to career development and a more rewarding career.

Young professionals can enroll in these courses and add to their existing skill sets and accumulate new skills to bolster their professional careers and can give the regular program students a run for their money because of the experience they have in a professional atmosphere.

Some Websites for Online Courses in India:

An important portal for online education is: http://www.u18.in/. They offer online courses in collaboration with the following top universities.

Following 3 leading universities are providing online certificate and programs through U18:

1. Karnataka State Open University
2. Don Bosco University
3. Uttarakhand Open University

Other Features provided by universities in India offering online courses:

• e- learning consulting
• Online courseware
• Mandatory Training services
• Career counselling sessions
• Assessment and survey solutions.

 Last updated on : Nov 14,2011.