Abstract

The attractiveness and transparency of higher education depends on complex of factors, which are based on quality assurance. The implementation of these procedures is based on national system of qualifications. The aim of the article is to provide the brief overview of changes in the higher education of Ukraine, especially progress in the implementation of the National Qualification Framework. The analysis of the higher education in Ukraine in dynamics according to indicators characterizing its attractiveness, show the deterioration of the situation. The article presents the analysis of the Plan of implementation of the National Qualification Framework for 2016-2020 in terms of recommendations given since the adoption of the National Qualification Framework by Ukrainian and European specialists in terms of European experience: implementation of the European Qualification Framework for lifelong learning.

Keywords: National Qualification Framework, higher education, learning outcomes, Ukraine, Higher education standards.

JEL Classification: A2, I2, I23.

Cite as: Skliar I., (2018). Towards the assurance of transparency and quality of higher education in Ukraine: National Qualification Framework. Business Ethics and Leadership, 2(1), 96-105. Doi: 10.21272/bel.2(1).96-105.2018

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