Maximizing Remote Exam Security with Online Proctoring

With education going online, the need to maximize remote exam security is at an all-time high. In a study titled, “Cheating in the Digital Age: Do Students Cheat More in Online Courses?”, a survey of 645 undergraduate and graduate students showed that nearly 33% of respondents admitted to cheating in an online course at some point in their higher education coursework, similar to the 32% who admitted to cheating in a live class. Here is why institutions need to consider online proctoring:

1. Enables uninterrupted education: During a pandemic, offering students uninterrupted access to education is key. Conducting exams in a fair manner is a crucial part of this process. 
2. Enables access to a global community: With the ability to securely conduct remote exams, more institutions will be able to offer courses to a global student community.  
3. Enables a fair evaluation platform: With technology that allows for marking of subjective answers also, fair evaluation with an online platform is now possible. 

This whitepaper examines how remote exam security can be maximized with online proctoring.