Consists of several (usually between 5 and 12) complete and logically connected modules
Each module contains video-lectures, a few formative assignments for each lecture, and automatically graded assignments (tests, practical tasks, etc)
Has a course forum where learners can discuss and clarify their questions related to course content with the other learners and with the instructors
Includes final graded assignments (peer-reviewed written assignments, practical tasks or programming assignments, final test, and other types of graded assignments)
Offers certificates to students who successfully complete the course
For learners: taking courses from the world’s best universities free of charge
For learners: joining the global learning community while studying with thousands of students from around the world
For learners: learning languages in applications to the subjects of interest, acquiring unique, demanded and up-to-date skills
For teachers: organizing learning and assessment 100% online
For students: getting certificates recognized by employers in the labor market
For universities: offering the best courses and practices to everyone in the world
Employers increasingly recognize MOOC certificates
Russian universities begin accepting MOOC certificates as credits for elective courses in their curriculum
Learners use MOOCs in their individual learning trajectories