THE POSSIBILITIES OF USING ONLINE COURSES AND WEBINARS FOR TEACHING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Abstract

The article discusses the specifics of creating an online course and webinar against the background of the lack of educational regulations for such forms of online learning and the training tools used. The relationship between the possibilities of extracting the benefits of online learning and the specifics of the classroom hours provided for in the curricula of undergraduate programs is highlighted. The characteristics of online courses and webinars are considered from the point of view of the relevance of the information received by students. The importance of matching online courses and webinars with the duration of bachelor’s degree programs is determined. The advantages of online education for undergraduate students in the aspect of openness of education are considered. The real essence of university online courses and webinars is revealed in terms of purpose, pedagogical tasks, competencies and compliance with classroom hours. The necessity of correlating online learning to compulsory educational activities is determined in order to maximize the possibility of using online courses and webinars by bachelor students.