Compliance with Legal Aspects of the Applying of e-Learning in the Training of Seafarers
Journal Title: TransNav, the International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation - Year 2017, Vol 11, Issue 3
Abstract
The article examines applicability of the world experience of e-learning and distance education technologies structure to STCW recommendations and national legal requirements of the Russian Federation. There are comprehensive comparative analysis of a distance learning system and STCW recommendations. There are some results of the distance education system LMS “FARWATER” test period for the benefits of seafarers vocational education and the Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping (Admiral Makarov SUMIS) where the LMS “FARWATER” was designed.
Authors and Affiliations
Sergey Sokolov, Nadezhda Kovalnogova, Anastasiya Mitrofanova, Vladimir Stepanov, Alexander Gorobtsov
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