Development strategies of distance education in the modern era

Abstract

During the COVID-19 pandemic, distance education systems began to be rapidly implemented on a global scale. Educational institutions were forced to use new technologies to transfer classes to an online format. This led to distance education becoming an integral part of social life. The history of distance education has a long development process and has taken different forms at different times. Below I present the main stages related to the history of distance education: The First Stages (19th century). The foundations of distance education began to be laid at the beginning of the 19th century. During this period, sending textbooks and materials by mail for students who wanted to study without coming to school was widespread. The "University of London", opened in England in 1833, gave impetus to the development of the distance education system. School Distance Education (20th century). At the beginning of the 20th century, the development of new communication tools such as radio and television began to be used in distance education. Since 1922, open classes have been offered via television by the University of Chicago in the United States.Formation of Distance Education (1970s).In the 1970s, distance education became a formal system. During this period, the "Open University" model emerged for the first time. These universities offered students the opportunity to study without attending face-to-face classes.Development of Computers and the Internet (1980-2000).Since the late 1980s, the development of computers and the Internet has radically changed the format of distance education. The concept of e-learning (electronic education) began to emerge. Students could take classes, hold discussions, and access materials on online platforms. Modern Distance Education (2000 to the Present).