E-Learning in Professional Education

In the context of the modern world globalization, the scientific and technological development, and active transformations in various spheres of society, there is a tendency to use electronic resources everywhere. The field of education is no exception, and today one of the main trends in the professional education development is the e-learning system introduction in the training process of higher educational institutions students. The purpose of the article is to analyze the experience of implementing e-learning system in higher education. Implementation of e-learning can take place in two ways: completely remote and partial electronic technologies usage (mixed learning). In both cases, higher education institutions use electronic learning management systems that allow interaction between students and teachers to improve the effectiveness of the educational process. Moodle is the most frequently used e- learning system. Mass open online courses are actively distributed in the field of professional education, so to improve the quality of training, teachers are developing mass open online courses - e-courses that provide students with free access to educational materials. The article reveals the advantages of implementing e-learning, considers its features and characteristics that contribute to the graduates professional competence formation. The essence of mass open online courses as a relevant modern education phenomenon is revealed. The study identified the level of students' satisfaction with the educational process using e-learning, as well as the impact of electronic technologies on the student performance dynamics. E-learning expands the opportunities for students to master professional disciplines, allows them to study the material thoroughly and develop professional competence.