Computer Based Test

Many online programs take their assessments offline. But computer-based/online assessment offers numerous benefits to online learning programs. In many educational online programs, we love many things about online learning, but oftentimes assessment is not one of those things! There is often concern about accuracy, validity, security, integrity, and quality of online assessment. Yet, computer-based testing offers so many benefits to online learners, instructors, and programs, mainly in terms of administration, grading, and scale that they deserve a much closer look. As part of a multi-post series on assessment, this article makes a push for why you may want to embrace (more) computer-based/online testing.