Students Need Accreditation Info to Avoid Distance Learning Scams
(PRWEB) November 22, 2006 -- With a record number of students turning to distance learning programs, resources like Online-Education.net can help them weed out scams and diploma mills. Nearly 3.2 million students were enrolled in at least one online course during the fall of 2005, a 39 percent increase from a year earlier, according to the Sloan Consortium.
"Students need to protect themselves from potential fraud by enrolling in an accredited distance learning program," said Christyn Randolph, a spokesperson for Online-Education.net. "The accreditation section of Online-Education.net can help students evaluate home study courses and avoid wasting money on a worthless degree."
The number of students enrolled in distance learning online has outpaced the growth rate of the overall post-secondary student population, according to the Sloan Consortium. Likewise, the number of diploma mills continues to grow. Diploma mills and accreditation mills can create problems for their graduates, who may find that employers and other institutions may not acknowledge their certificates and degrees.
In order to receive accreditation, an online college or university must pass a rigorous qualification process set up by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) Accrediting Commission. Potential students should also ask these key questions about home study courses that they are considering:
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Can degrees be purchased?
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Is there a claim of accreditation when there is no evidence of this status?
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Is there a claim of accreditation from a questionable accrediting organization?
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Does the operation lack state or federal licensing or authority to operate?
The tools available at Online-Education.net can help students evaluate distance learning programs in order to choose the right one for their situation. Online-Education.net's tools and resources can help students make sure that they receive a quality education from an accredited online college.
Online-Education.net is a one-stop source for students and prospective students. In addition to interactive career coaching, the site offers information on courses, online degree programs and computer training.
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