ABSTRACT
This chapter provides an introduction to Korean massive open online courses (K-MOOCs). The authors explain when, why, and how K-MOOCs have been opened and report the general usages of MOOCs in Korea, quality management of K-MOOCs, and several contributions of K-MOOCs to Korean learners. In addition, this chapter details the history and evolution of distance learning in North Korea, which has recently attempted to become involved as a member of the international community with possible nuclear disarmament in order to achieve rapid economic development. This interesting chapter describes the current situation of South and North Korea as well as the historical transition of North Korean distance higher education. It also proposes a probable plan of educational exchange between South and North Korea by assigning a new innovative role to K-MOOCs.
