Here the I in IIT stands for Illinois and not India. It is the Illinois Institute of Technology and other institutes that are making it easier for students in India and elsewhere, to obtain higher learning and degrees. Recently, IIT of Illinois has converted their degree courses into ones that are accessible online according to a report in the Times of India. This is a great option for Indian students.
Millions of students stayed away from schools and colleges this academic year and learned a whole new way of learning. Suddenly, those who had never dreamed of distance education looked at it with a great deal of hope. The situation was such that millions woke up to and embraced possibilities that had existed for a while but were never considered seriously. Now however necessity has become the mother of invention; people have found ways to offer quality educational experiences, but online.
According to the Times report, IIT Chicago is a good option for kids looking to obtain not only a degree but to become proficient and employable; employability being a serious problem in India. The college’s international masters’ degree programs are highly regarded.
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