Know About Virtual University (it is different from a "Brick and Mortar" University which has a physical geographical location)

Important Note: ELIM Virtual University does NOT award any Degree or any other Certificate. It only supplements your regular Degree Program you are currently pursuing in a Physical ("Brick and Mortar") Institution. It is flexible in that you can choose as few as only one course to as many as all courses in your relevant branch of study as you like including interdisciplinary courses. We are planning to give you credits for individual courses and industrial training undergone by you during the course (as decided by your institution). Above all it is mandatory that a Virtual University follows a pattern of Open Online Course Delivery System that conforms to SCORM standards as applied to all LMS/LCMS. Please watch out for more information about SCORM and LCMS in our next post!

1.    A Virtual University does not have lecture halls, auditoriums, class rooms, labs or a campus.

2.    A Virtual University is run by a management office.

3.    The main method of academic achievement in the University is through Distant Education through all available methods, e. g. correspondence, online courses, video, self learning, e-learning, Contact Classes and evaluation of work experience.

4.    Virtual Universities rely on methodical research methods, publication or academic and educational consultancy for each member in the field of study.

5.    The Headquarters of a Virtual University does not necessarily exist in the same country where the license is issued.

6.    Virtual Universities utilize and are supported by IT and Logistics firms as well as Academic Consultants in their education, financial and operational facilities to better serve members.

7.    Virtual Universities are subject to verification and authentication by academic and Scientific private non-governmental organizations.

8.    Virtual Universities are represented by accredited agencies or offices in various countries, not by individuals.

9.    Virtual Universities are owned by private institutions or corporations or Non-Governmental Organizations with interest in academic investment and educational goals. 

Advantages of Virtual University

The virtualization process of universities has been offering so many advantages over the traditional university setup. Some of the advantages are:

§  It is advantageous for those who can not pursue the regular course due to some compulsion
like in service, financial in-competency.

§  Educational opportunities are close to home

§  Students receive exposure to telecommunication technologies.

§  Access to media-rich learning environment.

§  Opportunities to develop technology competencies.

§  Contact with students in other locations in the region

§  Access to global resources and experts

§  Learning-on-demand

§  Anytime, Anywhere, Anything at learners’ choice and ease.

§  Customization of content

§  Interactivity in content

§  Self paced learning with no time limit

§  Cost effective