| There are numerous companies which prefer | | | | requirements in time for the deadline. Enrolling in an |
| employees who take doctorate degrees, because | | | | open university would save anyone the time and effort |
| doing so will provide the companies an assurance that | | | | usually exerted in attending classes because he would |
| these people will really perform well in their required | | | | read modules, perform tasks, receive professorial |
| tasks. Since most employees are preoccupied with | | | | guidance, and hand in requirements through the use of |
| work, they do not have time to pursue further studies | | | | the internet. |
| in their desired fields. However, with the rise of open | | | | Open universities in the UK are often funded by the |
| universities, there is now a possibility for everyone to | | | | government, while the University of South Africa is |
| take an online PhD degree. | | | | known to offer quality education to more than |
| An open university is an institution offering distance | | | | hundreds of students in the country and nearby areas, |
| learning initiatives for anyone who is too busy to attend | | | | while other institutions in countries such as Sri Lanka |
| formal classes. The advantage of enrolling in such | | | | and Pakistan also provide similar methods of |
| institution is that most open universities accept | | | | instruction. The rise of open universities makes it easier |
| applicants as long as they show required competence | | | | for anyone to easily grasp the opportunity of a |
| in their field of study. Most employees have little | | | | promotion upon the completion of an online PhD |
| chances to attend classes in universities and submit | | | | degree. |