Сomplex open ended assignments in blended and online automated training
Instructors face different problems making online courses from face-to-face courses. One of the problems is availability of special assignments. These assignments are difficult to assess and implement in online mode. Researchers use different not so accurate and clear terminology denoting this class of problems. A terminology of these assignments is defined and their classification is given in the paper. Also the existing techniques for organizing and scoring these works are observed. Several types of assignments which can’t be scored automatically are defined. A technique and tool for automated scoring these works were developed. The technique and the tool were used during the blended performance of term papers on the subject «Design of automated system of data processing and control» of five-course students majoring in Automated system of data processing and control in Ufa state aviation technical university in autumn term in 2013. This helped us accelerate the scoring process greatly.