The article deals with the problem of pre-professional training of students in General education institutions in the conditions of direct distance learning, the importance of which is particularly relevant in the current epidemiological situation. The aim of the work is to study the attitude of students to distance learning, as well as to reveal the advantages and disadvantages of working with Zoom and Mirapolis Virtual Room applications in the context of distance learning for students.

The transformation of the educational environment based on digital technologies contributes to the emergence of new forms and methods of work of teachers. The search for new learning technologies in the digital educational environment contributes to the motivation of teachers to improve themselves in their professional activities. The authors investigate the impact of the use of electronic teaching tools on the motivation for professional activity of college teachers. In the course of research activities, the authors have created a number of courses on a digital educational platform that can be used by teachers of various disciplines. The article describes the advantages and disadvantages of working with these digital resources. The survey results obtained in the course of the study indicate that the majority of teachers are satisfied with their work in college, but they note the insufficient equipment of pedagogical activities with digital means. Also, almost two-thirds of the respondents strive to use innovative teaching aids in their activities. Using the methodology of K. Zamfir in the modification of A. Rean, the authors revealed an increase in the high and medium level of motivation of professional activity among teachers.

Currently, distance learning is becoming the most attractive for the implementation of educational programs of open universities. These educational institutions are becoming the most popular in the context of continuing education. The article presents a study of European open universities with distance learning, which are members of the EADTU. The paper describes the main characteristics of European open education, describes the characteristics of the universities studied based on data posted on the websites of these educational organizations. The aim of the study is to analyze and compare digital educational platforms of open universities with distance learning. Methods of information search, comparison and analysis, statistical analysis and rating compilation were used. The authors used information about site traffic provided by the service Pr-cy.ru. The article presents an analysis of statistical data on the attendance of digital educational platforms according to the following criteria: the number of visitors per day, the average time spent on the site, the belonging of visitors to a geographical region. Based on the obtained statistical data, the ratings of open universities with distance learning were compiled. The paper reveals the main common features inherent in European universities that are part of the EADTU. The data obtained in the course of the study can be used to further study the experience of implementing open distance learning in the context of continuous learning.

Currently, one can observe active use of electronic resources by teachers at various teaching stages, on all levels of basic education. I n this work, the authors review an electronic library available on the «Moscow Electronic School» website. The article reveals the potential of using electronic network resources of the Moscow Electronic School project for the self-development of students, provides examples of the use of such resources in the educational process, gives a brief overview of scientific literature on this topic, describes the results of experience with the electronic library. It all allows the authors to talk about the efficiency of using such resources, both in Russia and abroad, namely, to state an increase in the level of activity and the quality of educational material assimilation. Electronic libraries are of great importance to the interactive learning process. As another result of the study, the authors note an increase in the level of educational motivation. Thus, we can say that the resources of modern electronic libraries offer a significant potential for the development of necessary skills, abilities and knowledge in students.

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