Founded in 1987, the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) is a non-profit organization of higher learning institutions that are primarily concerned with open and distance education. It strives to widen the educational opportunities available to all people in Asia and to improve the quality of the institutions in terms of their educational management, teaching and research. It promotes education by distance teaching systems, as well as professional and ethical standards; develops potentialities of open and distance education; cooperates with official bodies and others directly or indirectly interested in education at a distance; and facilitates cooperation with other similar regional and international bodies.

The AAOU membership consists of Full and Associate members. Our members share a common belief that the development of distance education can be obtained through friendship and close exchanges among institutions of open higher learning.

The AAOU Annual Conference, hosted in turn by member institutions, is a stimulating forum for all those associated with open and distance learning in Asia, particularly academics, administrators and students. It provides a focal point for bringing everyone up to date on the issues, ideas and developments in the field of open distance learning.

Raising the theme "Transforming ODL for A Sustainable Lifelong Learning” , this year the 38th AAOU Annual Conference is hosted by the Open University of China and will be held in Beijing, China from 20-23 October 2025 .

📝 Submit your paper now and be part of the conversation shaping a sustainable lifelong learning through ODL! 

Sub-themes include:
1. Digital Education
• Innovations in Learning Models Driven by Technology
• Strategies to Promote Educational Equity and Inclusivity
• Al in Teaching and Learning

2. Lifelong Education (Adult Education)
• Role and Strategy of Open Universities in Lifelong Learning
• Needs and Support Systems for Lifelong Learners
• Policies and System Support for Lifelong Education

3. Open, Distance, and Online Education
• Assessment and Quality Assurance Mechanisms in Open Universities
• Incentive Mechanisms for Learning Motivation and Outcomes
• Best Practices in Open University and Community Collaboration
• International Cooperation and Global Strategies of Open Universities
• Collaboration Models between Open Universities and the Industry

📅 Abstract Deadline: 15 May 2025
🔗 Conference Website: https://aaou2025.ouchn.edu.cn/
📩 Contact: aaou2025@ouchn.edu.cn
📑 Paper Submission: https://sl.ut.ac.id/AAOUC25PS