The problems of distance education of civil servants in Ukraine

Abstract

To sum it up it should be stated, that the usage of distance education technologies should be considered one of the most effective toolsets in professional education, continuous education and further training of civil servants in Ukraine. At the same time the following should be noted: Distance education at present is an innovation for civil service. Usage of certain distance courses by authorities is rather an exception than a rule. To our mind, limited usage of such a convenient means can be explained by the lack of legal basis for the system of distance education and the activity of institutions, offering it.