http://distancelearn.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com Distance Learning GuideSite. http://z.about.com/f/lg/s10.gif http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2008-06-30T03:25:19Z Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:25:19 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2008/07/01/new-detc-corporate-marketing-site.htm The Distance Education Training Council (DETC) launched a new corporate marketing site this year. The site, www.detc.org/corporate, encourages employers to educate their workers using DETC accredited programs. It includes a... http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2008/07/01/new-detc-corporate-marketing-site.htm Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:12:35 +0000 2008-07-01T02:12:35Z http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2008/06/30/new-where-is-using-a-diploma-mill-degree-illegal.htm Diploma mill degrees are almost always considered dishonest and unacceptable by employers. However, in some states, using a diploma mill degree is actually illegal. In many cases, using such a... http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2008/06/30/new-where-is-using-a-diploma-mill-degree-illegal.htm Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:25:19 +0000 2008-06-30T03:25:19Z http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2008/06/29/how-to-transfer-detc-credits.htm It is sometimes difficult to transfer coursework from a DETC accredited program to a regionally accredited program. One solution is to enroll in a college that participates in the Higher... http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2008/06/29/how-to-transfer-detc-credits.htm Sun, 29 Jun 2008 03:12:48 +0000 2008-06-29T03:12:48Z http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2008/06/26/find-university-affiliated-online-high-schools.htm Some online high schools are affiliated with brick-and-mortar colleges. These university-sponsored programs may offer advantages such as the expertise of college-level professors or access to for-credit college courses. Many of... http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2008/06/26/find-university-affiliated-online-high-schools.htm Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:00:36 +0000 2008-06-26T02:00:36Z http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2008/06/23/new-online-college-testing-requirements.htm Whether you thrive under pressure or prefer to learn in a low-key environment, it’s important to find a college that meets your test-taking needs. Some online colleges require students to... http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2008/06/23/new-online-college-testing-requirements.htm Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:00:25 +0000 2008-06-23T03:00:25Z http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2008/06/21/federal-student-loans-for-online-college-students.htm Federal student loans offer distance learners the opportunity to pay for their online class tuition without draining their bank accounts or seeking additional employment. By filling out a single online... http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2008/06/21/federal-student-loans-for-online-college-students.htm Sat, 21 Jun 2008 02:37:34 +0000 2008-06-21T02:37:34Z http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2008/06/20/online-class-chat-rooms.htm Online chats for distance learning classes can be nerve-wracking. Students are expected to respond to instructor questions and interact with other students in the chat room, without much time to... http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2008/06/20/online-class-chat-rooms.htm Fri, 20 Jun 2008 02:30:27 +0000 2008-06-20T02:30:27Z http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2008/06/15/new-online-college-residency-requirements.htm A "residency requirement" is a set amount of time a student must spend on campus in order to complete a degree. Many brick-and-mortar colleges mandate residency requirements for their online... http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2008/06/15/new-online-college-residency-requirements.htm Sun, 15 Jun 2008 03:49:20 +0000 2008-06-15T03:49:20Z http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2008/06/12/new-profile-stanford-center-for-professional-development.htm The Stanford Center for Professional Development (SCPD) offers students the opportunity to take online courses led by Stanford’s distinguished faculty. Students can enroll in graduate-level courses, certificate programs, and master’s... http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2008/06/12/new-profile-stanford-center-for-professional-development.htm Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:38:40 +0000 2008-06-12T02:38:40Z http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2008/06/09/online-college-profiles.htm If you're looking for a distance learning program, take a look at our growing list of online college profiles. You'll learn about each school's available degrees, accreditation, costs, admissions policies,... http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2008/06/09/online-college-profiles.htm Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:21:20 +0000 2008-06-09T04:21:20Z