Perception of Learners on Electronic Examination in Open and Distance Learning Institutions: A Case Study of National Open University of Nigeria

In mid-2009, the NOUN (National Open University of Nigeria) reached the decision to shift from conventional (that is, pen-and-paper) examination to electronic examination in the conduct of the end of semester examinations. One of the major factors prompting this decision is the inability of the univ...

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Published inUS-China education review pp. 639 - 644
Main Authors Adewale, Olubiyi Adeniyi, Ajadi, Timothy Olugbenga, Inegbedion, Juliet O
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 2011
Subjects
Case Studies
College Students
Computer Assisted Testing
Developing Nations
Distance Education
Educational Policy
Electronic Learning
Foreign Countries
Nigeria
Open Universities
Pretests Posttests
Student Attitudes
Student Surveys
Tests
Urban Schools
Nigeria
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Summary:In mid-2009, the NOUN (National Open University of Nigeria) reached the decision to shift from conventional (that is, pen-and-paper) examination to electronic examination in the conduct of the end of semester examinations. One of the major factors prompting this decision is the inability of the university to release the results of past examinations promptly and error-free and a fact that gives the university a bad reputation. With the use of descriptive research design, the study investigated the perception of learners about electronic examination before and after their participation on e-examination. Three questions were raised which were turned to hypotheses. The findings revealed a difference in the perception of learners on e-examination prior and after their participations on e-examination with favor for e-examination. (Contains 3 tables.)
ISSN:1548-6613