DOI: https://doi.org/10.36719/2706-6185/56/105-109
Mujgan Abdullayeva
Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University
Master's student
https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3042-2919
mujgan.abdullayeva2003@gmail.com
Status and Problems of Online Education in Azerbaijan
Abstract
The status of online education in Azerbaijan has become even more relevant in recent years with the development of digital transformation and information and communication technologies (ICT). Especially during the pandemic, the widespread application of distance and online forms of education has increased the importance of this area and has given impetus to the formation of new management, teaching, and assessment models in the education system. Currently, teaching is carried out through online platforms (for example, Moodle, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, UNEC LMS, etc.) in many higher and secondary specialized educational institutions of the country.
However, a number of problems remain related to the quality and sustainability of online education. The main problems include the uneven development of technical infrastructure, weak internet provision in the regions, insufficient digital skills of teachers and students, as well as incomplete methodological and legal regulatory mechanisms. In addition, the low level of interactivity in online lessons and the weak transparency and objectivity of the assessment system also negatively affect quality indicators. In addition, a number of important initiatives are being implemented by the state. The “Digital Education Strategy”, amendments to the “Law on Education”, the “Virtual School” project, the “UNEC Extranet”, and the “ASAN Education” platforms are some of the steps taken in this direction. These measures are aimed at developing the online educational environment, ensuring digital equality, and increasing the efficiency of distance education. In general, increasing investments in digital infrastructure, strengthening teachers’ ICT competencies, digitizing educational content, and improving the legal and regulatory framework are considered essential conditions for the future development of online education in Azerbaijan. Sustainable development in this direction will ensure the effective integration of online education into the national education system.
Keywords: online education, digital transformation, educational platforms, infrastructure problems, distance learning