IMPLEMENTATION OF ONLINE COURSES IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS OF A UNIVERSITY: PROBLEMS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Abstract

The article studies a current problem of introducing online courses into the educational process at a university. It sets out views on the feasibility of using online courses developed by other universities. The authors discuss characteristics that online courses should have and which of them should be taken into account when developing or choosing ones. Models of integration of mass open online courses into the educational process of the university are outlined. The advantages and disadvantages of introducing online courses into the educational process of a university are revealed. Particular attention is paid to describing obstacles that a university may face in the process of preparing and using online courses. Examples are given from the experience of implementing online courses in the educational process of Astrakhan State University.