Question 1

________ holds tremendous potential for organizations to make strategic decisions facing HR today, using data and analysis techniques.&#10;A) Social media&#10;B) Rapid instructional designs&#10;C) Predictive analytics&#10;D) Learning management systems

Accepted Answer

Predictive analytics involves using historical data and statistical algorithms to predict future outcomes. By applying this technique to HR data, organizations can anticipate issues such as employee turnover, identify areas for improvement in employee training and development, and make informed decisions about workforce planning. Social media, rapid instructional designs, and learning management systems may also be valuable tools for HR, but do not offer the same level of advanced data analysis as predictive analytics.

Question 2

The term _______ is almost synonymous with e-learning.&#10;A) blended learning&#10;B) distance learning&#10;C) organizational learning&#10;D) continuous learning

Accepted Answer

While blended learning, organizational learning, and continuous learning all involve some form of educational technology, distance learning specifically refers to educational programs where the instructor and student are geographically separated, typically through online platforms. This term is commonly used interchangeably with e-learning.

Question 3

Two major advantages were found with e-learning, including the increased _______ and improved ________.&#10;A) learning speed, dropout rate&#10;B) interest, completion rate&#10;C) attendance rate, dropout rate&#10;D) retention rate, learning speed

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E-learning has been shown to increase the retention rate of information among learners and improve the speed at which they learn.

Question 4

As per Brahimi & Sarirete, 2015, in general, with MOOCs, initial ________ is high but ____________ are equally high as many learners begin with initial euphoria lured by free offering but do not complete the courses ().

A) participation, dropout rates
B) learning speed, dropout rate
C) interest, completion rate
D) retention rate, learning speed

Accepted Answer

The sentence states that initial participation is high but dropout rates are equally high, indicating that A) participation and dropout rates are being compared. The other options (B, C, and D) are not mentioned in the sentence.

Question 5

Grossman (2013) reported that ____% of chief learning officers were exploring MOOCs for their companies.&#10;A) 86&#10;B) 48&#10;C) 75&#10;D) 38

Accepted Answer

According to Grossman (2013), 75% of chief learning officers were exploring MOOCs for their companies.

Question 6

This element of MOOCs allows students to proceed at their own pace.&#10;A) course design&#10;B) semi-synchronicity&#10;C) philosophy&#10;D) credentials

Accepted Answer

Semi-synchronicity refers to the fact that MOOCs are designed with flexible schedules, where students can progress and learn at their own pace. This is what allows a high degree of personalization of the learning experience, without the need for students to keep up with a fixed schedule as in traditional classroom settings. The other options (A, C, D) are also important elements of MOOCs, but do not specifically refer to the flexibility of the learning pace.

Question 7

This element of MOOCs provides learners with course completion certificates which may motivate employees to participate.&#10;A) course design&#10;B) semi-synchronicity&#10;C) philosophy&#10;D) credentials

Accepted Answer

The element that provides learners with course completion certificates is credentials. This may motivate employees to participate, as they can add these credentials to their resumes or highlight them to their employers as proof of professional development. Course design and semi-synchronicity are also important elements of MOOCs, but do not necessarily directly motivate learners through certification. Philosophy may be a guiding principle behind the course, but does not provide tangible rewards for learners.

Question 8

_________ refer to websites that allow users to create, edit and share knowledge on the internet, thus creating online communities.&#10;A) Blogs&#10;B) Wikis&#10;C) Social learning platform&#10;D) Knowledge exchange

Accepted Answer

Wikis are websites that allow users to create, edit, and share knowledge on the internet. They are typically collaborative in nature, enabling online communities to form around shared interests or topics. While blogs also enable knowledge sharing, they are typically authored by a single individual or organization, rather than a community of users. Social learning platforms and knowledge exchanges may incorporate wiki-like features, but they often have additional functionality beyond simple content creation and collaboration.

Question 9

___________ refers to the process of using electronic or technology to create a channel of communication between mentor and mentee.&#10;A) E-learning&#10;B) E-HR&#10;C) E-mentoring&#10;D) E-courses

Accepted Answer

E-mentoring specifically refers to the use of electronic or technology-based communication between a mentor and mentee. The other options (A, B, and D) refer to broader terms in electronic learning and resources that may not necessarily involve a mentoring relationship.

Question 10

___________ refers to training delivered utilizing mobile devices like smartphones, iPads, and notebook or laptop computers.&#10;A) Mobile learning&#10;B) Distance learning&#10;C) Online learning&#10;D) Active learning

Accepted Answer

Mobile learning specifically refers to training delivered through mobile devices, while distance learning and online learning can be delivered through any device with internet connectivity. Active learning refers to a teaching method that engages students in interactive and experiential learning activities.

Question 11

Define Learning and development.

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Question 12

Briefly discuss the evolution of L&D from a historical perspective.

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Question 13

Discuss the main methods of e-L&D.

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Question 14

Describe the three main features of MOOCs.

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Question 15

What are the advantages of e-L&D methods?

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Deck 13: E-Learning Development