- The publication 'Digital Leap in East Asia, A Regional Synthesis on Higher Education Transformation' analyzes how digital technologies are reshaping higher education in East Asia, focusing on China, Japan, Mongolia, and South Korea.
- The report explores technology adoption, pedagogical reforms, digital equity, quality concerns, and the development of future skills. It aims to support policymakers, educators, and stakeholders in navigating these changes.
- The research was made possible by UNESCO's International Centre for Higher Education Innovation (ICHEI) and involved nearly 30 experts from over 15 universities in East Asia, contributing to a comprehensive regional knowledge base.
UNESCO is delighted to share the publication of its important regional synthesis, 'Digital Leap in East Asia, A Regional Synthesis on Higher Education Transformation'. Now available online for free in UNESDOC. Thorough analysis of how digital technologies are transforming higher education systems in China, Japan, Mongolia, the Republic of Korea, and more.
The book encapsulates the dynamic transformation of East Asia's higher education scene, probing into fast-paced technology adoption, pedagogical reforms, and measures to promote equitable access during digital transformations. It also concerns new challenges involving quality concerns in education, the development of future skills, and institutional adaptation providing useful insights to policymakers, teachers, and stakeholders for this transformative period.
With sincerest gratitude, this pioneering research was facilitated by the kind financial and technical collaboration of UNESCO's International Centre for Higher Education Innovation (ICHEI). This is a compelling tribute to East Asia's scholarship community collective spirit, bringing together the knowledge of nearly 30 experts and policymakers from over 15 Chinese, Japanese, Mongolian, and South Korean universities.
Their multilateral institutional viewpoints and steadfast commitment to educational progress have produced an unprecedented regional knowledge base capturing UNESCO's unifying mission of promoting sustainable development via inclusive cooperation and collective innovation.
