Building Community: Socializing Online in MCA Programs
Introduction Online degrees in MCA (Master of Computer Applications) have experienced a surge of popularity in the realm of computer science education as they give students the opportunity to earn their advanced studies while still studying at home. Although the academic benefits are obvious in online MCA program, social aspect is frequently neglected. The matter of fact is that forging links in online class is equally important for the creation of a supportive student-centered learning milieu and improving the overall student's experience. Building Virtual Communities: The main problem of online schools is that there is no face-to-face interaction with teachers and classmates. To solve this problem, online MCA programs apply various mechanisms to form virtual communities. The discussion forums, virtual study groups, and social media are places where students can make their contacts, help each other, and jointly work on assignments. Apart from just ...