Objective: To ensure that all courses provide high-quality, accurate, and valuable educational content.
Key Principles:
Accuracy: All course materials must be fact-checked and based on reliable sources.
Expertise: Courses should be created or reviewed by subject matter experts.
Clarity: Content should be clearly written, well-organised, and easy to understand.
Engagement: Courses should include interactive elements to engage learners, such as quizzes, assignments, and discussions.
Inclusivity and Accessibility:
Objective: To make courses accessible and inclusive to all users, regardless of background or ability.
Key Principles:
Non-Discrimination: Content must be free from discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
Accessibility: Courses should comply with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) to ensure that all users, including those with disabilities, can access the content.
Diverse Perspectives: Include diverse perspectives and examples to cater to a wide audience.
Ethical Standards:
Objective: To uphold the highest ethical standards in all published content.
Key Principles:
Originality: All course materials must be original or properly cited, with no plagiarism.
Transparency: Any potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed.
Respect for Privacy: Personal information of users or third parties must not be disclosed without consent.
User-Centric Approach:
Objective: To prioritise the needs and experiences of learners in course design and delivery.
Key Principles:
Feedback: Encourage and incorporate user feedback to continuously improve course quality.
Support: Provide adequate support and resources to help learners succeed.
User Privacy: Protect user data and adhere to privacy policies.
Legal Compliance:
Objective: To ensure that all content complies with applicable laws and regulations.
Key Principles:
Copyright Compliance: Respect intellectual property rights and obtain necessary permissions for third-party content.
Data Protection: Adhere to data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) to safeguard user information.
Legal Disclaimers: Include necessary disclaimers regarding the use and limitations of the educational content.
