MOOCS AS A TOOL FOR INDIVIDUALIZING LEARNING IN PEDAGOGICAL HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Abstract

Summary. The modern world is characterized by rapid changes and a constant flow of new information. This requires educators to constantly update their knowledge and skills. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have become one of the most popular tools for organizing distance learning, as they allow learners to study at a time and place convenient for them. MOOCs provide opportunities for individualized learning and meet diverse educational needs. Research into the role of MOOCs in individualizing learning in universities is relevant because it allows for the development of effective strategies for using MOOCs to improve the quality of training for future teachers, promotes the development of innovative approaches to organizing the educational process, and helps ensure that teacher education meets the modern demands of the labor market. The traditional model of education often does not allow for consideration of the individual characteristics of each learner. MOOCs allow for the creation of personalized learning plans that meet the individual needs of each learner. The purpose of this article is to analyze Ukrainian and international experience in using Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) as a tool for individualizing learning in higher education institutions, particularly in pedagogical institutions. To achieve this goal, a complex of methods was used: theoretical analysis of scientific works of Ukrainian and foreign scientists in the field of pedagogy; generalization and systematization of scientific positions; analysis of the experience of introducing MOOCs into the educational process of pedagogical specialtiesMOOCs from leading world universities provide learners with opportunities to expand their knowledge and improve their professional competencies. A wide range of high-quality courses from various fields of knowledge allows learners to master the latest technologies and innovative approaches, develop critical thinking and independent learning skills, necessary for successful activity in the 21st century. The article, based on the analysis of publications by scientists, periodicals, and the author’s own pedagogical experience, substantiates the features of using MOOCs in higher education institutions. The state of war and the associated transition to distance learning have emphasized the importance of ensuring the accessibility of quality education for all. MOOCs are an effective tool for learners learning and for improving the qualifications of preschool teachers. MOOCs provide access to quality education, contribute to raising the prestige of the profession and the quality of preschool education as a whole. MOOCs provide opportunities for learning, as they are not limited by geographical or social barriers. The research was conducted within the framework of the Ukrainian-Austrian research project «Quality of Training of Preschool Teachers in Austria and Ukraine: A Comparative Analysis» (012U103773).