‘Online education has made learning flexible, inclusive’
Online education has significantly improved accessibility and inclusivity in learning, according to Salee S. Nair, CEO of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd. Speaking at the convocation of the Directorate of Online Education at Manipal Academy of Higher Education, he highlighted the benefits for students in various circumstances. The program has seen substantial growth since its inception, with students from 59 countries now enrolled.
- ▪Online education has made learning more accessible and flexible.
- ▪The Directorate of Online Education at MAHE has expanded significantly since its launch in 2020.
- ▪Currently, over 13,694 students are enrolled in various programs offered by MAHE's DoE.
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Salee S. Nair, managing director and CEO, Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd., said here on Saturday that online education has made learning more accessible, more flexible, and far more inclusive.Speaking at the third convocation of the Directorate of Online Education (DoE) of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) in Mangaluru, Mr. Nair said: “Today, a student sitting in a small town, a working professional balancing a career, or even someone living overseas can access quality higher education without relocating or putting life on hold.”Speaking on the occasion, Sharath K.
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