The role of distance education in the modern educational space

The article reveals the role of distance education in the modern educational space. The purpose of the article is to clarify the role of distance education in the modern educational space. The research is based on methodological, theoretical and practical levels. The development of distance education is considered from the following directions: online courses, the results of analytical reviews are shown, the possibility of using distance learning in institutions of higher education as a separate approach to learning or together with traditional forms of the educational process; distance universities. The possibilities of distance education, which are now offered by institutions of higher education, are proven, the forms of distance classes are considered, and their diversity is shown, examples of obtaining such education in different countries of the world are given. Features of distance universities are listed: simplified admission to the university; the availability of education is limited only by knowledge of the relevant language, technical capabilities, and funds; exams at leading distance universities are mostly conducted face-to-face, which prevents fraud, although there are additional costs for students. The most common types of distance education, which are the most essential in the educational space of society, are considered.