Who we are

OU5 is a group of five open universities (OU) in the ASEAN countries who have developed a network and collaborated on institutional development and ASEAN studies research.

The five members of OU5 are Universitas Terbuka (UT), Open University Malaysia (OUM), University of Philippines Open University (UPOU), Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU), and Hanoi Open University (HOU). 

Research

STOU takes part in research cooperation between OU5 members, which are divided into two main topics: (1) ASEAN Studies and (2) Institutional Research.

Research Title

Researcher

A Model for Providing Continuing Education through Distance Education System of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University

Associate professor Dr. Sarisak Soontornchai
Prof. Dr. Sumalee Sungsri

Community Involvement in Cultural Heritage Management for Tourism in Thailand

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ranee Esichaikul
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rochaporn Chansawang

Model Development of Online Knowledge Center to Promote the Health of Working Population

Ms. Duangporn Sapluck
Ms. Supanita Sudsawat
Thai Food Images and Profiles of Thai Foods
Consumption Behaviors among Citizens of Southeast Asian Countries
 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sungworn Ngudkratoke et al.

Research Title

Researcher

Implementation of Labour Migration and Labour Competency Policies and Measures, and the Implication of Labour Competency Policy for Open Education in ASEAN: A Case Study of Thailand and The Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Manoon Toyama
Dr. Vasu Suvanvihok

Development of Massive Open Online Courses Instructional Model Based on Connective’s Theory for the International Students in ASEAN

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chalabhorn Suwansumrit
Assoc. Prof. Suratchada Suban Na Ayuttaya

Assessment Practices for Open and Distance Learning: Format and Challenges’ for the year 2018 – 2023

Asst. Dr. Kunchon Jeotee
Ms. Piyanat Sittirit

Guidelines for Developing Quality of Postgraduate students of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University to Meet the Employers Expectations

Prof. Dr. Sumalee Sungsri

Research Title

Researcher

A Comparative Study of the Higher Educational Policies in Promoting ASEAN : Case Studies between Thailand and Myanmar

Asst. Prof. Dr. Rattana Daungkaew
Dr. Koolchalee  Chongcharoen

Guidelines for Developing Quality of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University’s Graduates to Meet the Employers Expectations

Prof. Dr. Sumalee Sungsri

Graduates’perceived learning outcomes and satisfaction of STOU’s Bachelor Programmes

Chantana Thongprayoon

Factors Influencing student persistence in Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University

Asst. Dr. Kunchon Jeotee

The Study of the Development for Open Education in
Thailand

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chalabhorn Suwansumrit et al.

Research Title

Researcher

Guidelines for promoting retention among distance education students : cases study of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) and the Open University of Malaysia (OUM)

Prof. Dr. Sumalee Sungsri et al.

Developing a model of educational services affecting the success of studying in the distance education system : case studies of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University and Open University Malaysia 

Prof. Dr. Sumalee Sungsri

Guidelines for Provision of Educational Services to Enable Graduate Students of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University to Achieve Learning Success in the Distance Education System Based on Opinions of Graduate Students from five Open Universities

Prof. Dr. Sumalee Sungsri

AJODL

The ASEAN Journal of Open and Distance Learning (AJODL) is dedicated to the sharing of knowledge, ideas and experience pertaining to Open and Distance Learning (ODL). The journal, launched on 12 August 2009, is an outcome a collaborative effort between three universities: Open University Malaysia (OUM), Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) and University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU). Professor Zoraini Wati Abas was the first AJODL Chief Editor.

AJODL publishes online research articles that are related to the field of Open and Distance Learning ranging from the field of education, developmental and educational psychology, management of technology and innovation in education, computer science applications particularly in open education, and education philosophies. The journal also publishes scholarly works that have special interest in issues related to the ASEAN region and the global world.

Website: https://ajodl.oum.edu.my/