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Equal Recognition For Virtual Degrees
"Do qualifications obtained through e-learning get the same recognition as
traditional modes?" That is a question that has been raised by many, at the
mention of e-learning qualifications.
The answer is - YES. Online courses have and use the same course content as
traditional classroom-based courses. Qualified and experienced facilitators are
deployed to facilitate the online chat and discussion sessions. The number of
contact hours, due to the greater convenience and flexibility of online
learning, is even more frequently used and favoured.
All assignments and examination papers are moderated by university academics,
ensuring that the highest level of quality is maintained for the courses and
qualifications awarded by the universities.
And because of this, regardless of whether a course is taken online, through
distance learning or through taught classes, they all receive the same
certification. There is no differentiation at all for the various modes of
learning.
To support this case, there was a recent news article that was published in The
New Straits Times (NST) on 22 November 2000, stating that virtual degrees are
recognised by the Public Services Department in Malaysia. The article is
attached below.
Extracted from the NST article:
"The Public Services Department will recognise virtual degrees obtained through
online education programmes with foreign universities?. The virtual degree would
be recognised as long as the foreign university is recognised by PSD."
Dr Wong Tai, CEO and Chairman of PurpleTrain said, "In fact, as an employer I am
more willing to hire an e-learning student than a class-based student. Simply
because e-learning students are definitely self-starters who are independent,
more mature and self-motivated."
PurpleTrain provides the ideal solution for busy professionals to obtain higher
education through online learning. PurpleTrain's key advantage of anywhere,
anytime learning provides maximum flexibility to meet the most hectic of
schedules. Over 200 course provided at PurpleTrain are internationally
recognised as they are awarded by renowned institutions like UCLES (University
of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate), NCC Education, UK and highly
reputable universities.
Below is the news article that was published in The New Straits Times (NST) on 22 November 2000
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About PurpleTrain
PurpleTrain.com is an e-learning portal offering a one-stop service for business
and IT education programmes, corporate training courses and education-related
services.
By combining innovative technology with world-class training content,
PurpleTrain.com offers companies and individuals a high value, quality and
effective online training solution. About 200 online courses are available,
offering degrees, diplomas and certificates in business and IT programmes. Our
online learning community now stands at over 30,000 users.
PurpleTrain.com is a 100%-owned venture of Informatics Holdings Limited, a
leading training and education provider listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange.
For more information, please contact :
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Marketing & PR Manager
PurpleTrain.com
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Email : jolyn@purpletrain.com
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