Distance learning. is one of the most rapidly expanding sectors in higher education today. Distance Learning Development requires a consistent solution to a number of important tasks in the field of regulatory, organizational, educational, technical, software and staffing, the interaction of all these elements of the DL system in the implementation of educational programs. One of the most important tasks in organizing distance learning is to define a scalable and viable strategy for creating an information and communication environment. The article presents a review of distance learning literature; the purposes, advantages, disadvantages. The experience of Kherson State University in the use of distance learning was summarized. Particular attention is paid to the implementation features of the KSUONLINE distance learning system developed on the basis of LMS Moodle. The educational courses and webinars were designed to introduce teachers to the principles of creating Distance courses and learn how to ensure effective communication between teachers and students. The research of the level of satisfaction of teachers with seminars to study the capabilities of the distance learning system KSUONLINE was conducted. The main problems associated with the introduction of distance education in Institution of Higher Education are analyzed in this paper. The factors that influence the development of distance learning in universities are identified.