As far as IGNOU is concerned is the one the big and largest coreesspondence course in the world.
u have a wide areas such as MBA, mCA, and etc...
yes it has played an important role and it admits those who have got work experience.
IGNOU has gots it major role on the individual if he completes the degree in the stipulated time.( eg. MBA requires 6 semsters and by the end of the third year the student should have completed all the papers, it will not make any meaning if the student completes the degree after 15years.
everyonw with work experience can attend the sourse and those who have not got work experience too have diff categories through which they can make through.
IGNOU is one of the best education parttime corresponcednce course compared to others which charge hefty amount, IGOUs fee structure is easily affordable by a common man who like to pursue his degree while working.
all the best.