TRENDS IN DIGITALIZATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Abstract

Digitalization is an instrument for the innovative development of universities, changing the request for the profession and competence of the graduate of the university. The digitalization of higher education is a global trend that will only increase after the growth of the educational services market in general and online education in particular. Russia is a driver for the development of this market. At the moment, in the world practice, there is no successful and proven university digitalization system. The objective of the article is to highlight key trends in the development of higher education in the digital economy. The article outlines possible ways of implementation of existing massive open online courses into the Russian system of higher education. Areas for the development of education based on a blockchain technology are suggested.