SEMINAR 9. MOOCs

MOOC-this is a massive open online course, one of the most popular and promising trends in world education. It is rovides an opportunity to completely free of charge to study any subject or discipline at a time convenient for you and at a comfortable pace for you.

M -Massive: this form of online learning involves a large number of students, not limited to geographical location.

O -Open: online learning is free of charge for everyone.

O -Online : distance learning courses are conducted using online means of communication. All materials are in electronic form freely available.
C -Course: A structured and orderly submission of information with specific objectives, work rules and time limits, which, however, may vary for each individual participant.

ADVANTAGES	DISADVANTAGES
Interactivity	Self-study of educational material
Quick feedback	Absence of total control over the fulfillment of tasks
The best teachers of the world
The newest specialties
Structured submission of material
Flexible Learning

Canvas- Network offers open, online courses taught by educators everywhere. Powered by the Canvas learning management system, Canvas Network provides a place and platform where teachers, students, and institutions worldwide can connect and chart their own course for personal growth, professional development, and academic inquiry.
 For Canvas you should log in and  you can find various free courses. And this site is completely in English. Here I found 2 courses that interested me, but they aren't related to my future specialty.

SCIENCE OF RELATIONSHIPS - psychology course designed for individuals interested in the field of psychology and those who want to gain a deeper understanding of the science behind how relationships work.It lasts 8 weeks and by Colorado State University.

Coursera-is taught by top instructors from the world’s best universities and educational institutions. Courses include recorded video lectures, auto-graded and peer-reviewed assignments, and community discussion forums. When you complete a course, you’ll receive a sharable electronic Course Certificate.This site is available in Russian and you also need to lod in.

On Coursera, you have access to:-Mobile learning(through our Apps for iOS and Android.)
-Sharable Course and Specialization Certificates(that you can add to your resume and LinkedIn Profile.)
-Academic and technical support(dedicated community of Course Mentors and our knowledgeable Learner Support team.)
-An inclusive experience(designed for a diverse global audience, including video subtitles in over 30 languages.)

On this site I found several online courses:

1. Основы программирования на Python- This is due to my specialization and so that I would like to study. And it is designed for beginners

2. Сертификат TESOL, часть 1. Как преподавать английский- This specialization is the first of two specializations that make up the TESOL Certificate from Arizona State University. In this specialization, you will learn about the basic foundational principles of language acquisition and the basic techniques founded upon those principles. It will describe second or foreign language theories, and basic studies in second language acquisition and their pedagogical implications.
3. Master Intermediate Grammar-  This is the first course in the Learn English: Intermediate Grammar specialization. In this course, you will learn about important intermediate verb tenses, including present perfect, present perfect progressive, past perfect, and past perfect progressive. You will also learn about common modal verbs used in English. This course is designed for learners who have a basic understanding of English grammar but who want to learn more and improve their skills for everyday speaking or writing, as well as for academics. It will be a fun class with lots of entertaining and informative video lectures.