Online Cheating Amid COVID-19

Eren Bilen and Alexander Matros

MPRA Paper from University Library of Munich, Germany

Abstract: We present evidence of cheating that took place in online examinations during COVID-19 lockdowns and propose two solutions with and without a camera for the cheating problem based on the experience accumulated by online chess communities over the past two decades. The best implementable solution is a uniform online exam policy where a camera capturing each student’s computer screen and room is a requirement. We recommend avoiding grading on a curve and giving students less time but simpler questions on tests.

Keywords: education; cheating; online examinations; online chess (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A2 I20 K42 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020-09-12
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