Online Course as a Way to Organize Distance Learning

This paper explores the possibilities of distance learning that meets the requirements of the digital economy. Based on the legal documentation of the Russian Federation, the theoretical research of distance learning and taking into account the European Digital Competence Framework, the authors have developed the map of online course design on teachers' ICT-competences development. The design map demonstrates the possibilities of asynchronous interaction of all participants in the educational process and the use of digital educational environment conditions for personal and professional development. The implementation of the developed online course will prepare teachers for the effective use of the digital educational environment in the process of teaching and research activities.