Distance learning is not currently developed. Distance learning needs wide dissemination, especially during the economic crisis.

This article discusses the problems of efficiency of the existing system of teacher training, as well as changes of its content and the conditions for the development of a mechanism for its improvement based on Russian and foreign experience, taking into account the requirements of the federal target programme for the development of education in 2011–2015, Federal Law No. 273 of 29.12.2012 "on education in the Russian Federation", the modernization of pedagogical education, State program of the Russian Federation "Development of education" for 2013–2020 years" (approved by decree of the Government of the Russian Federation and other documents.

The article examines the features of organization of distance education at the higher school of Russia. It is emphasized that high-tech, innovative nature of the development of the education system envisages the expansion of the spectrum of fundamental and applied scientific studies, deepening the integration of science, education and production, the modernization of educational content, educational technologies and educational environment, training and coaching, causes certain changes in the organizational structure of the education system and administration of educational activities, and also requires a targeted, adequate and timely funding. The author points out that from a technological point of view this character cause: informatization of education, the emergence of new ICT-based pedagogical and learning technologies and the latest learning tools, the creation and use of pedagogical systems of modern, computer-oriented learning environment, gradual formation and development of computer-technological platform of information educational space.

The article discusses the problems that arise during the implementation of state and public management of an educational institution. The authors explore the risks associated with interaction of education and representatives of civil institutions interested in educational activities, and propose activities to prevent the occurrence of risk situations.

The article examines the features of organization of distance education at the higher school of Russia. It is emphasized that high-tech, innovative nature of the development of the education system envisages the expansion of the spectrum of fundamental and applied scientific studies, deepening the integration of science, education and production, the modernization of educational content, educational technologies and educational environment, training and coaching, causes certain changes in the organizational structure of the education system and administration of educational activities, and also requires a targeted, adequate and timely funding. The author points out that from a technological point of view this character cause: informatization of education, the emergence of new ICT-based pedagogical and learning technologies and the latest learning tools, the creation and use of pedagogical systems of modern, computer-oriented learning environment, gradual formation and development of computer-technological platform of information educational space.