Features of the development of education sector in the context of digital economy

The article reveals the current trends in the development of education sector on the back of modern digital economy. We have given some interpretations of the term "digital economy", analyzed the impact of this phenomenon on the educational process in our country, and identified the ways of developing digitalization in the field of education, in particular, at the level of higher education. It is emphasized that the balanced and harmonious development of a modern type of personality implies the intensive use of the achievements of digital economy as part of the learning process. Digital economy is considered as a new type of economic reality, which is manifested by the large flows of huge databases and the distribution of networks. Digital economy determines the future life of the whole society. The high level of digitalization will contribute to the progressive development of society in almost every aspect.