Massive Open Distance eLearning (MODeL)

The official MOOC platform of the University of the Philippines Open University

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About UPOU

The University of the Philippines - Open University (UPOU) pioneered in online teaching and learning and continues to play a leading role in the study and practice of open learning and distance education in the Philippines.

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Universal Accessibility

Education made more accessible since our MOOCs use Open Educational Resources (OERs) designed to cater to different learning styles. Our OERs are available in the UPOU Networks, our online repository of all multimedia resources.

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Quality MOOCs

With UPOU's brand of MOOC, you are assured of free, relevant, quality courses.

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MOOC categories & certification series

Featured course offerings

Faculty of Education

FEd is mandated to offer degree programs in teacher training, and design and deliver new programs that reflect the expertise of UPOU and are responsive to teacher education needs.

Faculty of Information and Communication Studies

FICS is one of the degree granting units of UPOU that offers programs in Multimedia Studies, Computer Science, Information Systems, and Development Communication.

Faculty of Management and Development Studies

FMDS is one of the three faculties of study of UPOU. It was established in 2004 when the then Faculties of Health Sciences and of Management Studies were merged.

UPOU Networks

The UPOU Networks, managed by the Educational Media Production (EMP), is the online repository of multimedia resources produced by UPOU. Various stakeholders can access a plethora of knowledge in different types of media.

MODeL Facebook Page

Check out our Facebook page for more updates and other relevant information.

Chat with Openg

For more information about our courses, please feel free to interact with our wise companion chatbot, "Openg," located in the bottom right corner of your screen.

Established on 23 February 1995, the University of the Philippines –
Open University (UPOU) pioneered in online teaching and learning and
continues to play a leading role in the study and practice of open
learning and distance education in the Philippines.

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MOOC categories & certification series

► ODeL Teacher Accreditation
► Technology for Teaching and Learning
► Child Rights Protection and Promotion
► Sustainable Development
► OU Pahinungód Programs
► UPOU Multimedia Center Online Training Programs
► UPOU-CHED Training Programs for HEI Teachers
► Kahandaan, Kasanayan at Kaalaman: Bridge Program
► UPOU Initiatives
► MOOC Offerings with UPOU Partners
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MODeL News

Dear UPOU Community,

Let’s make 2025 your year of learning!

We are bringing you 45 FREE MOOCs covering a wide range of topics to spark your curiosity and fuel your growth!

From interesting topics such as “Identifying Red Flags” to courses that can unleash your “Creativity and Innovation,” help you discover “What Makes an Entrepreneur?” and even trending topics such as Artificial Intelligence—whatever your interests, we’ve got something just for you!

Check out this year’s UPOU MODeL MOOC Calendar and explore FREE, SELF-PACED, and OPEN courses designed to help you grow your skills and credentials. Complete our courses wherever you are in the world and earn e-certificates, which you can include in your résumé as 16-hour training.

Need Help? Chat with Openg, our very own chatbot, at model.upou.edu.ph.

We’re also expanding our offerings with more free courses this year. Don’t miss out—like and follow our Facebook page to stay updated.

Take the first step toward lifelong learning and sign up today! Padayon!

Best,

UPOU MODeL Team

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Dear MODeL Users,

Greetings from UP Open University!

The UPOU MODeL website will undergo an emergency maintenance today, 23 January 2023, from 5 PM until tomorrow at 8 AM.

During this time, the website will be inaccessible. We implore everyone to refrain from accessing the site so that updates will not be interrupted.

Sorry for any inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding.

Best,

UPOU MODeL Support

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Dear MODeL Users,

Greetings from UP Open University!

Due to the surge of demand for UPOU MOOCs, please expect delays in receiving confirmation emails upon MODeL account creation.

All MODeL accounts created since the posting of our 2023 MOOC Calendar last 19 January 2023 were ALREADY CONFIRMED. Users of such accounts may now proceed to log in using the credentials provided upon registration.

We expect usage traffic and confirmation issues to normalize within the week.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Best,

UPOU MODeL Support

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Massive Open Distance eLearning (MODeL)

The official MOOC platform of the University of the Philippines Open University

About UPOU

Universal Accessibility

Quality MOOCs

MOOC categories & certification series

Open Distance eLearning

Child Rights Protection and Promotion

Technology for Teaching and Learning

Educational Media Production

2025 Certificates

Sustainable Development

Fundamentals of Resilience

Introduction to Distance Education

Business Analytics

Featured course offerings

Useful Links

UP OPEN UNIVERSITY

Designed by the UPOU ICT Development Office. All rights reserved.

MOOC categories & certification series

MODeL News