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By Rose Musyoka Online distance learning has gained rapid popularity with the advent of the internet, which has proven to offer great supporting facilities and convenience for online education. However, just like everything else with pros and cons, the internet has also opened doors for the widespread sale of bogus online degrees. According a report by USA Today, there were already 400 diploma mills in the year 2003 and the numbers are rising. In fact, many of these unscrupulous operations are run by organizations in an industry that is worth $500 million a year. However, amidst the negative hype about online education, there are actually many distance learning colleges offering valid degrees and diplomas. These institutions do not sell bogus certificates, but actually aim to provide quality education as alternatives for on-campus higher education. Valid online courses with online video lectures as well as online library facilities and test examinations conducted are often deploye...

What is Distance Learning ? Distance learning, also called 'distance education', is a learning type where student and teacher are separated by physical distance. A number of technologies are used to provide course content and a way of communication for instructors and students. Internet is become a gateway in distance learning activities. You need a laptop or a PC and Internet connection, so you can online and submit your application to the online university or online college . There are many famous and accredited universities and colleges offer online degree programs. At an online college, students can take courses at the comfort of their own environment and are in constant contact with instructors by telephone, email or personal appointments. In a distance-learning program, the curriculum is exactly the same as campus based program, only the delivery method is different. That’s why a lot of busy people such as office workers, executives, house wives, free lancer, unemployed...