Abstract

Limited empirical research exists regarding the prevalence of academic dishonesty in the online classroom. This limited evidence supports the notion that factors contributing to academic dishonesty in the traditional classroom also apply to online courses. The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between factors known to contribute to academic dishonesty in traditional courses with undergraduate students\u2019 perceptions of cheating in online courses. 1068 undergraduates enrolled in online courses completed a survey exploring factors known to contribute to academic dishonesty in face-to-face classes and their perception of their peers\u2019 level of cheating in online courses. Researchers employed bivariate correlations and multiple regression on data obtained from the sample of 1068 students. Results suggest factors known to contribute to academic dishonesty in face-to-face classes have little influence in online courses and suggest students who engage in online learning may have differing ideals as to what constitutes cheating.

Citation

Greaser, J., Black, E. & Dawson, K. (2008). ACADEMIC DISHONESTY IN TRADITIONAL AND ONLINE CLASSROOMS: DOES THE “MEDIA EQUATION” HOLD TRUE?. Online Learning Journal, 12(3),. Retrieved August 6, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/183790/.

Keywords

• Academic Honesty
• Cheating
• distance learning
• survey
• undergraduate