Distance learning: current state and development prospects

This article is devoted to the issue of organizing and conducting distance learning in educational institutions. The attention is focused on the advantages of distance learning. Comparison of distance and traditional forms of education is carried out. The article highlights the relevance of distance learning. The problems that hinder the development of distance learning are analyzed. It has been established that distance learning allows the applicant to fully provide the necessary educational and methodological complex of the academic discipline, the problem of lack or absence of educational materials disappears. The article determines that the introduction of modern information and communication technologies into the distance learning system allows people with special needs to fully satisfy their educational needs. The distance education system increases the efficiency and quality of education, expands the information environment, increases communication opportunities for participants in the educational process, and provides access to world information resources.