Credibility of the Assessment Practices used during Virtual Sessions in Private Higher Education Institutes of Karachi

Abstract

The demand and increase in virtual courses have brought the need to research on online course assessment methods. As the success of course delivery and the quality of education can only be measured by proper assessment, best practices in online assessment requires specific strategies in course design and assessment activities. Due to the unique nature of online delivery that lacks prompt feedback and face-to-face interaction, the challenge in assessing online student learning is apparent. This study focuses on the credibility of the assessment practices used during virtual sessions in private higher education institutes in Karachi, while using the most out of the readily available tools such as Black board as the learning management system (LMS). The discussion will help readers to decide on how they can successfully assess their credibility of the assessment practice through virtual sessions