Here is an interesting though dated article published in ComputerWorld. http://www.computerworld.com/industrytopics/energy/story/0,10801,68916,00.html The article while overall positive in its portrayal of distance education uses the term "quick degrees". This could leaving some people to erroneously equate legitimate schools such as Charter Oak State College, Excelsior College, Thomas Edison State College with degree/diploma mills.