The Online Universities WeblogFinding the right online college you needState Diploma Mill Laws- July 1, 2008 Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Jim JuricaUsing a diploma mill degree in the wrong way could land you in serious trouble. My latest About.com article lists state laws related to the use of substandard degrees. Here&39;s a blurb:"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 degree to get a job, promote your business, or enhance your resume is...http://www.onlineuniversities-weblog.com/50226711/state_diploma_mill_laws.php Facial Recognition Software for Online Classes- July 1, 2008 Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Andres Peiro PalmerI&39;ve always thought that one of the best parts of online learning is the opportunity to take tests in your pajamas. But, apparently, not everyone agrees. A new facial recognition software program is being tested for possible use in online learning. Wired Campus reports:"Many professors who teach online complain that they have no way of seeing whether their far-away students are following the lectures - or whether the students have fallen...http://www.onlineuniversities-weblog.com/50226711/facial_recognition_software_for_online_c... Free Pocket Wikipedia- July 1, 2008 Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Sean LockeIf you want remote access to Wikipedia but don&39;t want to shell out for Amazon&39;s Kindle, consider downloading Pocket Wikipedia 1.0. Here&39;s how Free Soft describes it:"Pocket Wikipedia, hand-checked selection from Wikipedia which is about the size of a fifteen volume encyclopaedia (24,000 images and 14 million words) The selection was made by Schools Wikipedia...This application it&39;s a freeware software, works on PocketPC, Windows and...http://www.onlineuniversities-weblog.com/50226711/free_pocket_wikipedia.php Online Courses Help Rural Residents- July 1, 2008 Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Kris VandereyckenOnline college programs are especially convenient for students living away from urban areas. People in rural towns and mountain communities have found that taking online courses makes it possible to earn a degree without leaving home. Vail Daily reports:"Besides being able to set your own schedule, online learning has a special appeal to people living in mountain towns like Vail, where we&39;re separated by a two-hour drive from major state...http://www.onlineuniversities-weblog.com/50226711/online_courses_help_rural_residents.php |