Transformation of Higher Education in the Conditions Of Pandemic Covid-19 (Regional Aspect)

Abstract

Modern conditions defi ned by the pandemic COVID-19 require transforming higher education with the use of information technology. The main aim of this research is the examination of digital transformation of education in the region. Methodological method involves the method of conducting and explanation of sociological research. Empirical base of the research is the survey of students of the regional institute of higher education who assessed the quality of distance learning, the organization of online education during the transformation period to digital technology in the region. The authors analyze the context of global challenge and offer their classifi cation; give evidence that the pandemic COVID-19 is one of the most dangerous global challenge; describe methodological stages of transformation of higher education; assess the quality of digital transformation of higher education in the context of involuntary distant education and offer a range of recommendations for its improvement.