Online cheating amid COVID-19

B-Tier
Journal: Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization
Year: 2021
Volume: 182
Issue: C
Pages: 196-211

Score contribution per author:

1.005 = (α=2.01 / 2 authors) × 1.0x B-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

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 students computer screen and room is a requirement. We recommend avoiding grading on a curve and giving students less time but simpler questions on tests.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:jeborg:v:182:y:2021:i:c:p:196-211
Journal Field
Theory
Author Count
2
Added to Database
2026-01-24