Development of an E-testing Examination Process for the Thailand Cyber University Program

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) survey the E-testing system needs of universities involving
in the teaching and learning of the Thailand Cyber University program, 2) design an E-testing
system for the Thailand Cyber University program, and 3) simulate a test using the E-testing
system (prototype model) of the Thailand Cyber University program. The sample group
consisted of 80 participants who were instructors teaching online courses and staff producing
online materials. The study was conducted through structured interviews and opinion
brainstorming. The data were analyzed using the content analysis method. The results are
as follows: 1) The overall requirements for an E-testing system were found to be: (1) test
objectives, (2) test registrants’ qualifications, (3) test fees, (4) test duration, (5) test center,
and (6) test questions. 2) The E-testing system of the Thailand Cyber University program
consists of seven main components, which are (1) a membership and registration system,
(2) a test management system, (3) test questions and quiz management, (4) a test proctoring
system, (5) a testing system, (6) an open-ended questions grading system, and (7) a system
for reporting test results and statistical data. 3) The simulation of TCU E-testing showed
that, with the system developed, all data were accurately displayed on the screen as
designed.