Continuous COVID-19 Pandemic driving online exam proctoring

Growth of advanced technology that supports online proctoring testing.

The global Online Remote Proctoring (Remote Invigilation) market is anticipated to increase at a 17.4% CAGR to reach value USD 1582.31 million in 2028

Covid-19 Impact

The COVID-19 epidemic has led to many major changes in the education system as a result of globalization and roadblocks; the sudden increase in the number of tests and online tests due to the temporary expulsion of classroom courses at private and tertiary institutions, leading to the adoption of online learning, increases the need for online exam testing solutions. Internet savings reduce organizational costs by eliminating the need to organize internal security guards and testing centers, eliminating significant administrative and costs. These solutions are often very useful for the organization when trying to use test centers in remote areas.

AI Based Online Proctoring Solution

The automation solution enabled by Artificial Intelligence (AI) eliminates the need for existing human projectors / supervisors and ensures that there is no impersonation and / or cheating. Using a webcam, DigiProctor monitors the tests performed during the test and triggers alerts when users display loose behaviour - this increases academic integrity and reduces human bias. Various AI technologies are used for online testing tests such as pattern recognition, voice recognition, facial recognition, eye movement detection, aircraft detection, and oral detection, among others. A few companies offer artificial intelligence, machine learning, bio metrics, and a Trusted Identity as a Service (TIaaS) based production solution. However, a proctor-based AI solution may provide new market opportunities.

Type Market Insights

The market for producing online tests by genre is divided into advanced proctoring, recorded proctoring, and live online proctoring.
Advanced Proctoring works without manual intervention and is expected to pass live proctoring tests in terms of acquisition level. In advanced automation proctoring, AI algorithms control all operations during an online activation test. This solution increases flexibility and allows candidates to take the tests at a time that suits them. Advanced Proctoring is more sensible and affordable than other types of online proctoring as it eliminates the need for human intervention.

End User Market Insight

Based on end user, the online proctoring marketing market is divided into schools and universities, businesses and governments.

The education industry is increasingly embracing emerging technologies, such as making the Internet, in various aspects of education. Long online comparison by comparison is a new system that helps prevent cheating and other breaches while allowing schools and universities to conduct online tests in a secure environment. The entire India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has required all its subsidiaries and universities to comply with guidelines issued by the University Grants Commission to conduct final year examinations in offline, online, or integrated mode. Government regulations in countries such as India for conducting online exams at universities are expected to help institutions and schools implement online exam solutions to avoid cheating and monitoring students.

Internet testing has increased during times of violence. This is a good practice where the candidate conducts tests under the security of third-party programs. In a live test, the technician monitors the student taking the test and the audio and screen video feeds in real-time. An attorney most of the time is assigned to monitor a group of people usually between 15-30 at a time. The major benefit of the process is it eliminates the limits of proctoring. Additionally, advanced proctoring is also a dependable means of online remote proctoring after the video and audio feeds of the examinees are recorded. 

 The ever-expanding technology expands the online proctoring market. Currently, monitoring candidates from remote locations using online proctoring technology provides reliability in testing. The redesign of e-learning and continuous technology has empowered students to acquire knowledge and improve their professional skills. With the help of technology integration manufacturers extend their reach to all areas, and participate in unethical activities, through unconventional methods of monitoring.

Online Exam Proctoring is Expensive Institutions

Online proctoring testing has some major drawbacks such as the proctor must be present at all times. Also, it is often the most expensive solution for institutions. Typically, in most live production cases, only one proxy monitors several students at a time.

Unfortunately, this distracts their attention and can affect their performance. Chances are, they may miss out on academic endeavours because they are focused on another student. This potential for disruption can lead to lower teachers' confidence in the reports they receive in each test.

 In recent times, e-learning has gained a lot of traction, more specifically for higher education such as k-12 schools. Online learning has been growing progressively since the pandemic first hit, and continues to grow likewise in the forthcoming years as well. Owing to the flexibility and user convenience e-learning platforms are likely to grow aggressively in the coming years, thus furthering new opportunities for the online remote proctoring market as well. With the growing demand for E-learning, making Online proctoring is an important solution for all end users.

Organizations, universities, and institutions offer many online courses to facilitate flexible learning. However, these solutions offer greater accessibility, less expensive and easier operation. An increase in the number of E-learning administrators who incorporates online performance in their performance appraisal processes drives the Online Remote Proctoring (Remote Monitoring) Market Online exam proctor monitors students in questionable activities during exams, tests, and so on. It can detect and hear the reader through a webcam and can monitor student activity on the screen. \

Online remote proctoring is crucial in validating tests and their outcomes, thus playing an integral role in the student evaluation process. As demands for online learning platforms continue to grow, reliance on online remote proctoring solutions is bound to surge. The reliance is expected to soar further as proctoring in test centres is cost-intensive. Also, as online remote proctoring solutions are highly tech-driven, chances of deception are nipped at the bud. Online test proctoring can be easily integrated into any learning management system or website that will design and replicate a local proctor. Now, monitoring candidates from widespread areas with the help of online technology provides reliability in testing. New inventions in e-learning and continuous technology development have redefined the way students gain knowledge and develop professional skills.

Some of the major player operating in the Online Remote Proctoring (Remote Invigilation) Market are Mercer LLC (United States), Proctortrack (United States), ProctorU Inc (United States), ExamRoom.AI (United States), Proctor Exams (United States), ASHRAE (United States), Pearson Education Inc (United Kingdom), ProctorEdu (Russia), Examus (United States), AIProctor (United States), Merittrac (India), Examity (United States), Talview (United States), Eklavya (India), Examsoft (United States), ExamOnline (United States), MeritTrac (India), AlphaPlus Consultancy Ltd (United Kingdom).

Recent Development

• Recently, Proctortrack software was introduced and is the only online remote proctoring solution that can continuously verify the identity of online testers. It also identifies and prevents academic misconduct.

• VUE online proctoring has been introduced in recent times that allows you to safely test your certificate at home or in your office. With just a simple login process, which includes ID verification, face recognition technology, and a live greeting, you can explore without leaving home comfort.

Online Remote Proctoring Market Scope

Key Segments of the Online Remote Proctoring (Remote Invigilation) Market

By Type

• Advanced Automated
• Proctoring, Recorded Proctoring
• Live Online Proctoring

By Application

•  Universities
•  Companies
•  Certification Programs
•  Government
•  Others

By End User

• Schools and Universities
• Enterprises
• Government

By Region

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • France
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • UK
  • Rest of Europe

• Asia Pacific (APAC)
  • Australia
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Rest of APAC
• Middle East & Africa (MEA)
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • South Africa
  • Rest of MEA
• South America (SAM)
  • Brazil
  • Rest of SAM