Problems And Decision In The Field Of Distance Education

Article is devoted to actual problem of modern education - to distance learning. The main objective of article - to prove and reason distance learning as new form of education. The article gives analysis of forms of education, gives main directions of development of distance learning are, and shows differences of distance learning from the traditional. It allocates problems solved by students and teachers in distance learning. It is shown that efficiency of distance learning is defined by use of pedagogical technologies which underlie design and implementation of remote courses. The conclusion that distance learning can be considered as independent form of education because possesses essential differences which can't be implemented in a traditional form is drawn (C) 2014 Published by Elsevier Ltd.