MAINSTREAM ONLINE COURSES TO DEVELOP HUMAN CAPITAL OF SMALL BUSINESSES

Abstract

It is essential for Russia to develop the sector of small business as an innovational driver for the economy. Based on the study of foreign experience in employing of educational initiatives to support the small business we present the analysis of various projects and conclude that it is necessary to apply mainstream open education courses for development of system of investments in human resources of fi rst-time entrepreneurs as well as the established business which are in need for further development.

Keywords

• малый бизнес
• зарубежный опыт
• государственная поддержка
• человеческий капитал
• массовые открытые образовательные курсы
• компетенции
• инновации