The first phase of implementation of the MOOC in the Al-Faraby Kazakh National University

Abstract

The article deals with the specifics of massive open online course: the history of their appearance in the world of educational practice and the initial stage of implementation MOOC on Open edX platform in the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. Analized technological and methodological issues related to this process. Offered the ways of solving problems.
Key words: MOOC, Open edX, massive open online course, e-learning, distance education, the course, the students.