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Can online education be equalled to conventional classroom education?

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Can online education be equalled to conventional classroom education? Every controversial statement has pros and cons.  But, I believe that online education  can benefit students more than the traditional way of classroom education.  1) Geography doesn't bound you Advancements in technology have made education more accessible than ever. No matter where you live, the entire educational world could be on your palm if you have access to the internet.  The most prestigious schools like MIT, Harvard and even research institutions like ISRO are offering online courses for interested students! If such prestigious institutes believe it to be a better way, then it has to be! Today, non-credit MOOCs are being offered. MOOC simply refers to Massive open online course. They are trying to digitalise everyone. offering top courses free of cost is an initiative that could revolutionise the education industry.  It seemed impossible a decade ago that schools would provide all t...

A winner stands alone

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“If you believe in victory, then victory will believe in you.” ― Paulo Coelho, The Winner Stands Alone Different people perceive the word " winner" differently.  ⦁ For some, getting that gold in the Olympics is "winning" ⦁ For others, getting a promotion might be winning. ⦁ And for some, a "salary day" might be their winning day. But, for me, a winner is one who achieves his long-lasting goal.  He is one who can fulfil his wishes, dreams and aspirations. He is one who always had one single goal in mind and worked towards the fulfilment of it. He, who has the zeal to do what he wants. He, who doesn't depend on others to fulfil his dreams for him. He is a winner.  And such breed of people is difficult to find.  They are a few, and that's why they always stand alone. They do not fear to tread on a different path. They do not fear to take up risks. They do not fear to try again and again. They are laughed at, mocked and made fun of. But this does...