distance learning higher education
DISTANCE LEARNING HIGHER EDUCATION
Bircham International University is a provider of non-formal or non-traditional distance learning higher education. Non-formal distance learning higher education programs do not follow the contents and requirements established by a Ministry of Education, thus BIU non-formal distance learning higher education programs can not lead to degrees officially recognized by a Ministry of Education.
Officially validated degrees are required for certain government positions and professional licensure. BIU distance learning higher education degrees can not be used for these purposes.
In nearly every country, distance learning higher education is controlled and monitored by the national government, which promulgates higher education policy. As free markets, open frontiers, and individualism spread around the world, many nations are adapting their distance learning higher education systems to be more liberal, competitive and diverse. Accreditation is one of the major factors behind this global trend. Accreditation reflects the comparative advantages of numerous and diverse distance learning higher education institutions and methods of graduate education, and respects its core values of autonomy, self-governance, scholarship, and the assurance of academic quality through peer review. Accreditation is an institutional procedure that distance learning higher education seek to complete in order to bring their academic programs up to quality standards. The process of accreditation is non-governmental and voluntary; that is, universities appear before a private, regional or professional association (the one to which they wish to belong) and submit an application. The accrediting institution then carries out an overall assessment of the university, and if the results are satisfactory, the school is accredited. It is important to point out that each accrediting organization holds its own accrediting criteria. There are no worldwide accreditation standards for distance learning higher education.
Officially validated degrees are required for certain government positions and professional licensure. BIU distance learning higher education degrees can not be used for these purposes.
In nearly every country, distance learning higher education is controlled and monitored by the national government, which promulgates higher education policy. As free markets, open frontiers, and individualism spread around the world, many nations are adapting their distance learning higher education systems to be more liberal, competitive and diverse. Accreditation is one of the major factors behind this global trend. Accreditation reflects the comparative advantages of numerous and diverse distance learning higher education institutions and methods of graduate education, and respects its core values of autonomy, self-governance, scholarship, and the assurance of academic quality through peer review. Accreditation is an institutional procedure that distance learning higher education seek to complete in order to bring their academic programs up to quality standards. The process of accreditation is non-governmental and voluntary; that is, universities appear before a private, regional or professional association (the one to which they wish to belong) and submit an application. The accrediting institution then carries out an overall assessment of the university, and if the results are satisfactory, the school is accredited. It is important to point out that each accrediting organization holds its own accrediting criteria. There are no worldwide accreditation standards for distance learning higher education.