Electronic assessment in higher education

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Educational Studies 37 (5):503-512 (2011)
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Assessment is an important cornerstone of education. A world trend in staying abreast of the latest developments in the field of information and communication technology (ICT) has led to an increased demand for electronic assessment in education circles. The critical need and responsibility for higher education to stay on par with the latest techniques regarding assessment subsequently led the University of Johannesburg (UJ) to implement electronic assessment in some departments in 2004. Several challenges led to this exploration into the use of one e?assessment tool within the University

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Assessment in Higher Education.John Heywood - 1978 - British Journal of Educational Studies 26 (3):287-289.

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