Distance Education: Challenges and Advantages in the Era of Digitalisation

Abstract

The relevance of this article stems from the fact that the use of effective digital technologies in higher education requires both theoretical analysis and empirical research. These technologies are evolving rapidly, offering access to an almost unlimited range of educational resources. The article aims to present the results of theoretical and empirical studies on the role of digital technologies in distance education. The research focuses on how students assess both the strengths and opportunities, as well as the weaknesses and threats, of using digital technologies in learning within higher education institutions. The findings are discussed, followed by key conclusions. The use of digital technologies in students’ educational and cognitive activities is closely linked to e-learning and distance learning technologies.