STUDENT AND FACULTY PERCEPTIONS OF ACADEMIC DISHONESTY IN ONLINE CLASSES

Abstract

Due to the demand for distance learning, universities and colleges are offering more online classes to accommodate this growing trend. With this shift in education, it is important to understand the students’ and faculty perceptions of what constitutes cheating and unethical behavior in online classes. This exploratory study of 457 undergraduate students and 75 faculty members will assess what methods students utilizing to complete course work and which of these methods is considered academically dishonest by faculty. This study seeks to understand the gaps that exist between faculty and students to help establish a clear set of guidelines of permissible techniques for completing coursework based upon faculty and student perceptions.