(2019) Science and education, 2, 13-16. Odessa.

Pavel Samsonov,
Associate Professor of Education College,
University of Louisiana (Lafayette), 104 East University Avenue, Lafayette, LA, USA

CONTEMPORARY PROBLEMS OF DISTANCE COURSE IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM OF RUSSIA 

In the article, three interrelated problems that are directly or indirectly implemented in the process data, are identified on the basis of a very thoughtful analysis and generalization of various data on the features of distance course of the higher education system of Russia. First, it is a cultural and psychological problem. Secondly, it is methodical, thirdly – administrative and organizational. Based on the generalization of the available data, some aspects of solving these problems are revealed in the work. The main focus is on the choice of the most demanded disciplines, for example, English and others. At the same time, it indicates a high activity of enthusiasts, professionals who develop online courses. The concepts of hybrids of such courses are introduced, since different software programs are used in their development. There is a lack of financial and resource support in creating online courses, as well as realization time. This article does not claim to be a comprehensive disclosure of the problem; it only gives some initial data that can serve as the beginning of a more in-depth study of this topic.

 distance education, digital technologies, pedagogical standards, online course, hybrid courses.

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