Expansão da educação a distância no direito: uma análise da legislação e das políticas públicas na oferta de cursos jurídicos na modalidade EAD

Abstract

This study analyzes the expansion of Distance Education (DE) in legal education in Brazil, focusing on the legislation and public policies regulating this modality. DE has been an important instrument in democratizing access to higher education, especially in a country marked by regional and socioeconomic inequalities. With advances in information and communication technologies, DE has expanded opportunities for training in various fields, including Law. However, the rapid expansion of DE raises concerns about the quality of education, the effectiveness of the pedagogical methods employed, and the suitability of this modality for training professionals in areas that require a high degree of interaction and practice, such as Law. This study employs a bibliographic methodology to analyze the historical evolution of DE in Brazil, the current regulations, and the challenges faced. It also explores the adoption of DE in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, which highlighted structural and pedagogical gaps in the educational system. Additionally, the study discusses the legal and social challenges of DE, including digital inclusion, data protection, and the regulation of quality courses. From this analysis, the aim is to contribute to the academic debate and provide support for the construction of more effective educational policies and the improvement of pedagogical practices in distance legal education.