Lesson 3 Discovering Online Universities
How to Avoid "Diploma Mills"

What the Heck is a 'Diploma Mill'?

A "diploma mill" is an unaccredited institution that grants degrees in exchange for money, and without ensuring that students are properly qualified.  While most schools do not fall in this category, the Internet has helped to create a ripe environment for such institutions and therefore caution is advised.

Finding Detailed Information on Diploma Mills

eLearners provides a good description of the characteristics of a diploma mill.  Diploma mills have been highlighted frequently in the news, even on the news show '60 minutes', yet they still continue to exist.  Other sites to learn about diploma mills include: