Virtual diplomas: Indian software firms catch on-line education wave.

The writer discusses the growing popularity of the concept of online education among software companies in India. It is anticipated that over 20,000 people in India will earn diplomas in computing over the next year without having to leave the comfort of their homes or offices. The idea of online...

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Publicado en:Far Eastern Economic Review Vol. 161; no. 30; pp. 58 - 59
Autor principal: Mitra, Pramit
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Review Publishing Company Ltd. July 23 1998
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