Factors Affecting Flexible Education Management According to the Definition of Mahidol University

Abstract

            This research article, as part of the research “Development of Flexible Education Management according to Mahidol University's Definition for Bachelor's Degree Programs Mahidol University,” aims to explore problems and obstacles in flexible education management according to the definition of Mahidol University. The research tool was a questionnaire developed from Mahidol University's definition of flexible educational management. Descriptive statistics and content analysis were used to analyze the data.

            The results showed that factors affecting flexible education for programs with flexible education consisted of 1) tuition fees 2) course and credit transfer 3) registration 4) admission 5) compliance with relevant regulations/announcements 6) study plan and study period and 7) other factors and factors affecting flexible education for programs that are not organized flexible consisted of 1) compliance with relevant regulations/announcements 2) teaching method and management 3) curriculum availability 4) course and credit transfer 5) registration 6) admission 7) graduation and degree granting 8) requirements for accreditation/program quality control 9) study plan and study period 10) measurement and evaluation 11) learners and 12) other factors.