On-line distance education to be launched by Burdwan University

Burdwan University has launched on-line distance learning courses by signing an MoU with a private education concern. With 10 subjects across the different streams being rolled out, all aspects of admissions and classes will take place on-line, says University Vice-chancellor Smriti Kumar Sarkar.

http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/online-distance-ed…

What India can teach the UK about further education

With half a billion people to be skilled by 2015 in India, UK colleges have an opportunity to be a part of this educational and training revolution. However, India too has lessons to impart to the UK, especially in Further Education. Technological innovation, entrepreneurial spirit and ambition are important learnings for UK colleges from their Indian counterparts in FE.

http://www.theguardian.com/education/2014/aug/20/india-teach-uk-further…