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1Department of Business Administration, College of Social Sciences, Gangneung-Wonju National University (GWNU), Street 7, Jukheon-gil, Gangneung-si 25457, Republic of Korea.
Korean universities adopted online open book tests and flexible grading to address COVID-19 concerns. Students supported these changes, finding them fair and less burdensome, boosting satisfaction.
Area of Science:
- Educational Technology
- Higher Education Policy
- Academic Integrity
Background:
- COVID-19 pandemic necessitated shifts to online learning, raising concerns about educational equity.
- Traditional assessment methods faced challenges in remote learning environments, impacting fairness and student outcomes.
- Korean universities implemented adaptive strategies including online open book exams and flexible pass/fail grading systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate student perceptions and rationale regarding online open book testing and flexible grading systems.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of these policies in promoting fairness and student satisfaction.
- To provide insights for adapting higher education assessment in the face of educational innovation.
Main Methods:
- Quantitative analysis of questionnaire data from 109 student respondents.
- Application of statistical methods including nonparametric tests and multinomial regression.
- Utilized text-mining techniques to analyze qualitative feedback on student experiences.
Main Results:
- A significant portion of students expressed support for both online open book testing and the flexible grading system.
- Student feedback revealed a balanced consideration of the advantages and disadvantages of the implemented policies.
- Analysis indicated that these policies contributed to perceived fairness in grade evaluation and reduced student academic stress.
Conclusions:
- Online open book exams and flexible grading can enhance fairness and student satisfaction in higher education.
- Universities should develop standardized yet flexible assessment formats to accommodate evolving educational landscapes.
- Proactive adaptation to educational innovations, such as artificial intelligence, is crucial for future learning environments.
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