In the context of the digital transformation of education, the development of tutor-teachers’ digital competence is of particular importance, as it ensures their readiness to support individual educational trajectories in a digital environment. The article explores the impact of massive open online courses (MOOCs) on the development of the instrumental and activity component of digital competence among future tutor-teachers. As part of the research, an online course “Digital competence of the tutor-teacher” was developed, and piloted among students of the School of Pedagogy, Psychology, and Sociology at Siberian Federal University. The course includes both theoretical and practice oriented educational modules aimed at mastering digital tools relevant to professional tutoring activities. Within the course, students study the use of office software, cloud storage services, data visualization programs, gamification platforms, and more. The assessment of changes in the instrumental and activity component of digital competence was conducted using the international SELFIE for Teachers methodology. Statistical analysis revealed significant differences between the control and experimental groups after completing the course, which confirms its effectiveness. The results support the conclusion that MOOCs can serve as an effective tool for developing applied digital skills in future educators. The findings of the study may be used in the development of professional development courses for relevant specialists.
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