This paper studies some new online assessment methods. The main question is: How do we know online students are actually learning? In order to find an appropriate answer to this question, the research methods we used were documentation (paper-based, electronic), literature review. The results showed that in addition to multiple choice questions and evaluating study projects, there are some new online assessment methods that have a high and effective influence on online learning. These methods include online consultation, self online assessment, online peer assessment, and e-portfolio. The advantages and disadvantages of each method was individually assessed and shown in a table. Using new assessment methods improves educational interaction, and highlights the educational objects and leads to a meaningful learning experience. Moreover, it can enhance educational goals and expectations and guide learning with the help of feedbacks.
Farajollahi, M., & Haghighi, F. S. (2011). Online Education Assessment:Possible and Novel Methods for Evaluating Online Learning. Interdisciplinary Journal of Virtual Learning in Medical Sciences, 2(1), 24-33.
MLA
Mehran Farajollahi; Fahime Sadat Haghighi. "Online Education Assessment:Possible and Novel Methods for Evaluating Online Learning", Interdisciplinary Journal of Virtual Learning in Medical Sciences, 2, 1, 2011, 24-33.
HARVARD
Farajollahi, M., Haghighi, F. S. (2011). 'Online Education Assessment:Possible and Novel Methods for Evaluating Online Learning', Interdisciplinary Journal of Virtual Learning in Medical Sciences, 2(1), pp. 24-33.
VANCOUVER
Farajollahi, M., Haghighi, F. S. Online Education Assessment:Possible and Novel Methods for Evaluating Online Learning. Interdisciplinary Journal of Virtual Learning in Medical Sciences, 2011; 2(1): 24-33.
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