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Key words: 
online education, communication, technology, territorial freedom, lack of control, 
lack of confidence in diplomas.
The pandemic has suddenly engulfed the entire world. Today, all educational institutions of our 
country and many others are closed for quarantine. This is how the government of different states 
tries to reduce the threat of mass spread of a new type of virus (Covid-19). And this can be under-
stood. But the question arises, what should a healthy population do? How can people spend their time 
for the benefit of the future?
After all, it is not worth counting on the fact that technical schools, institutes and universities will 
open in the near future. Government institutions are trying to use various mobile applications such as 
Viber to bring the year to its logical end. However, advanced training courses, learning professions, 
languages, and other courses have problems and are completely blocked due to the ban on movement 
and work.
Do not get upset and postpone your studies indefinitely. Today, the choice of educational pro
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grams is huge. Everyone can enroll in online courses of interest, take various distance learning pro-
grams. Such a format allows a huge number of people who do not have enough time and money to get 
a higher education in a classical way to master their favorite specialty. Online education is especially 
relevant in the light of recent events, when the world is waiting out a pandemic. That’s just worrying 
about the constant debate about the benefits of remote learning. How accessible and effective is it?
Who is suitable for online education?
For several years, the state has allowed remote training. The format is accessible to large seg-
ments of the population. Everyone can master the right program. Courses with the possibility of credit 
at the university are also offered. There are even online schools offering secondary education services 
to children. It is much more difficult to organize a child, but this is an option for parents working 
abroad and traveling with the whole family.
After graduating from school or if you want to find a profession, people solve the dilemma — to 
learn or earn. After all, the classical student has no income and is only forced to hope for future prof-
its. Basic survival often becomes a priority, especially in young families. By the way, online training 
will be combined with work.
Clear advantages of distance learning
The ability to communicate via the Internet opens up opportunities not only for students, but also 
for teachers. The alternative attracts both categories and has two sides of the coin.
Flexible schedule
Students ‘ freedom of choice in universities is often limited to a few courses. There are mandatory 
subjects for delivery, far from preferences.
The next inconvenience is the daily morning rise. By choosing the form of study online, the 
schedule can be changed for yourself, the choice of subjects is up to you. The student is not required 

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to strictly follow the schedule. You can watch lectures at night or take a lesson on the road using your 
smartphone.
Communication with the best teachers
Not everyone can go to the capital to enroll in popular universities. Travel involves huge costs, 
and the competition for a place is huge. Today, most universities have prepared various disciplines in 
the format of distance courses. Therefore, it is really possible to get knowledge from experienced pro-
fessionals, and have a diploma from a prestigious university, without leaving the walls of your home.
Affordable prices
Even the budget department pulls a decent amount of money. Students from other cities pay for 
food and accommodation. If you are lucky enough to study in your own city, you will not be able to 
work and get a salary sufficient for life. But distance learning allows you to fully work and the cost 
of courses is much cheaper than classical education.
Territorial freedom also applies to existing managers who live in remote regions. Today, many 
people improve their skills. It is quite difficult to go to face-to-face seminars or trainings. Online 
products have occupied a worthy niche, as they are convenient for organizers and participants.
The opportunity to study for any category of citizens
Thanks to the online form, people with disabilities have the opportunity to find a profession. 
There is a category of the population that is difficult to tolerate close communication. It is easier for 
shy students to learn from home. There is no peer pressure, no need to think about the appearance.
The ability to choose the pace and channels for information exchange
Now any difficult topic can be seen in the record. You will be able to skip unnecessary informa
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tion altogether to save time. You can also choose the appropriate format. These are online webinars 
or Skype conferences. Messengers are designed to communicate and resolve issues at any time, and 
e-mail will allow you to get a manual and other document.
What are the interests for teachers?
Teachers also use the advantages of online learning. They can achieve high results and efficien
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cy using convenient tools. These include: tests, presentations, videos, streams, screen displays, and 
chats. The student gets the opportunity to review a difficult lesson many times to learn. It is easier for 
the teacher to track the progress of students. For this purpose, special programs are developed with 
convenient tests, evaluation and statistics. Having the knowledge, experience and desire to teach, 
there is an opportunity for additional earnings.
Courses and webinars in electronic form — a lifesaver for managers of organizations. It is possi
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ble to train staff cheaply, without experiencing difficulties with the temporary absence of employees. 
This approach is particularly popular in enterprises where there is a staff turnover. By creating your 
own training course or using the services offered, you will not need to register and constantly pay for 
the position of a coach. Also, worth noting is the ability to work from anywhere without losing the 
professional look. Even if you are late for a lecture, you can always connect to the class using your 
smartphone and mobile apps.
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