Why Accreditation

Brief Overview on Accreditation

Accreditation is a peer review of the educational programs of various colleges and universities that offer online education. The process is hence voluntary, non-governmental and not-for-profit. The evaluation councils of the agencies critically review the working procedures of these institutions. Specialized agencies award accreditation for professional programs and academic units in particular fields of study.

IOEAB (International online education accrediting board) is a non-profit, private organization sincerely devoted to the promotion of online distance education. It recognizes internationally reputed educational institutions offering high quality distance education.

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 an 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 helps analyze staff: Accreditation increases, but does not guarantee, the acceptance of academic credits of graduates at other educational institutions.
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