Abstract

Information technologies, systems and intense competition are reshaping universities throughout the Europe. The purpose of this study is to provide an overview of accreditation activities and quality assurance of e-learning providers in North Cyprus in order to reveal achievements, deficiencies and trends. As the result indicates, the accreditation of e learning courses in North Cyprus is not a common practice yet. This study bridge the gap by developing a better learning outcomes to achieve aims such as promoting, standard setting, evaluation and consultation processes, development and maintenance of high educational, ethical and business standards in education and training programs delivered through e- learning.

Key words: E-learning, accreditation, North Cyprus, higher education, e-xcellence