Paper—Development of Massive Open Online Courses Based on 3D Computer Graphics and Multimedia Development of Massive Open Online Courses Based on 3D Computer Graphics and Multimedia https://doi.org/10.3991/ijep.v9i4.10193 Leonid L. Khoroshko ( * ) , Peter A. Ukhov, Pavel P. Keyno Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University), Moscow, Russia Khoroshko@mati.ru Abstract—This work is devoted to the creation of a laboratory workshop (virtual) for open online courses based on programs of three-dimensional com- puter graphics and multimedia. The issues of using SolidWorks, Autodesk® 3DS MAX software in distance learning are discussed. The software was used to prepare training materials for the courses "Theory of machines and mecha- nisms", "Computer Graphics" and "Engineering and Computer Graphics". Us- ing the software product SolidWorks, Autodesk® 3DS MAX has significantly improved visual part of the course. Finally, authors has developed new software tools for organizing the independent work of students in an interactive mode. The article concludes with graphs of student performance in comparison with the previous grade. Keywords—Online course, laboratory practical work, distance educational technologies, multimedia, computer graphics, content, interactive training. 1 Introduction Mass usage of open online training courses for education in the sphere of engineer- ing is a rather interesting subject matter. On the one side, it is impossible to achieve good results in the engineering training without the practical studies and creating actual physical objects. On the other side, the technological development has reached the level when the accessibility of some technologies, such as 3D printing from plastic materials, is a rather common thing. So, the development of a mass open online train- ing course with practical studies is something that generates interest. Distance learning technologies for education in engineering still involve significant limitations. Despite the development of software environments that allow designing items on PC, one of the most important issues is studying the peculiarities of the pro- duction process and the related risks. Engineering students must know the whole life cycle of a product. At the same time, it is also necessary to understand the risks aris- ing in the process of design, supply, procurement, logistics, manufacture and opera- tion. Based on this the parameters of the production life cycle may sometimes be changed for financial reasons [1]. The selected online learning model for the technical subjects is blended learning. It allows working with students in the design process using only distance learning, and 4 http://www.i-jep.org