DISTANCE EDUCATION: AN ADAPTIVE APPROACH TO LEARNING IN THE AGE OF INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE

This study focuses on global trends in the development of education, with a special emphasis on distance learning. The current state and prospects for the development of this form of education both abroad and in Ukraine are considered. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of key challenges and potential threats to the national interests of Ukraine in the context of the lag in the implementation and integration of distance learning. Special attention is paid to recommendations for the popularization of distance learning in Ukraine. Specific measures aimed at improving the quality and accessibility of distance education are proposed. This includes the development and implementation of the latest technological solutions, educational programs that meet international standards, as well as expanding the network of access to educational resources for all categories of the population. The study also includes an analysis of successful world practices in the field of distance education that can be adapted for the Ukrainian context. Studying the experience of other countries makes it possible to determine effective strategies and methods that will contribute to the development of the educational sphere in Ukraine, making it more competitive and modern.