An Overview

IOEAB, the International Online Education Accrediting Board, is a not-for-profit association devoted to the promotion and improvement of online distance learning education the world over.

It is the premier accrediting board for evaluating online universities offering bachelor’s, master’s, associate and doctoral degree programs and other relevant certificate courses. As a reputable accrediting board, IOEAB is responsible for assuring that member institutions and their educational programs are capable of preparing students for their chosen careers. The accrediting process also assures students and the public that high standards of online career education are being met.

The board’s membership has provided new opportunities and challenges for IOEAB that has expanded the association's role as a source of information, training and networking for the promotion of distance learning education. In addition to awarding universities recognition and accreditation, the board provides complete background information about accreditation, its importance, and the latest developments and trends in the field of distance education. The association also maintains cordial and close relationships with its counterpart accrediting bodies worldwide to learn from their valuable experiences.




What are the benefits of becoming accredited from IOEAB?

Accredited institutions from IOEAB are world leaders in education. Read the following benefits of becoming a member of IOEAB:

• Accreditation provides dependability: Accreditation indicates quality to all, from counselors to employers, educators to public et al.
  
• Accreditation builds confidence: Accreditation is an expression that builds confidence in the educational program, the policies, and the procedures of the institution by its peers.
  
• Accreditation provokes self-improvement: Accreditation is a source of stimulation to improve services, programs, and staff through periodic self-studies and evaluations by an outside board.
  
• Accreditation promotes high standard education: Accreditation is an assurance of high standards and educational quality through the institution's adherence to established criteria, policies, and standards.
  
• Accreditation is a recognized test: Accreditation brings the institution recognition through the extension of special status by several states under their legislation and regulations, as well as recognition given by federal, state, and local agencies in referring students to accredited schools.
  
• Accreditation permits institutions to become members: Accreditation allows an institution and its courses to be listed in the IOEAB Directory of Accredited Institutions.
  
• Accreditation allows the use of IOEAB seal: Accreditation allows the promotional use of the IOEAB seal and reference to accreditation by the IOEAB Accrediting Commission.
  
• Accreditation helps students win fee compensations: Accreditation allows students to qualify for tuition reimbursement under certain state, industry, or union/corporate plans requiring enrollment with an accredited school.
  
• Accreditation increases students’ credit acceptance: Accreditation increases, but does not guarantee, the acceptance of academic credits of graduates at other educational institutions.
  
• Accreditation quickens advertising acceptance: Accreditation quickens the
  acceptance of advertising by newspapers, magazines, radio and television stations, and other advertising mediums.
  
• Accreditation helps analyze staff: Accreditation offers a completely unique professional development opportunity to the institutions staff members to serve on examining committees visiting other institutions.