Open courseware is an emerging education trend that features all kinds of benefits to students and professionals. Even not-for-credit courses offer opportunities for learning, allowing students to learn about a particular subject before enrolling in an expensive campus-based program and giving mid-career professionals the opportunity to review or brush up on skills they need to master to remain competitive in their industry.

In Asia, the competition is tough for university students, entrepreneurs and professionals who want to stand out on a global scale in areas like media, technology, business, finance, and entertainment. Here, we’ll take a look at some of the top Asian universities that offer open courseware and the opportunity for individuals to retain their competitive edge in such a large market. Continue reading →