Upholding its commitment to Borderless Education, UP Open University (UPOU) announces the release of its 2024 Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) Calendar. The lineup includes two new courses, starting with the “Basics of Resilience” MOOC, aiming to equip learners with fundamental knowledge and skills in disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) and climate change adaptation and mitigation (CCAM). This course serves as a foundation for developing specialized competencies in disaster and climate management.
The second addition is the “Microcredential on Digital Office Efficiency Training,” addressing the need to utilize digital tools in flexible work arrangements effectively. This MOOC focuses on providing employees with the necessary skills and mindsets for maintaining productivity and teamwork, irrespective of their location.
This initiative is part of UPOU’s unwavering commitment to public service and dedication to providing accessible education and fostering lifelong learning.
Discover and Expand Your Horizons
The 2024 UPOU MODeL MOOC Calendar showcases 24 diverse courses designed to build credentials and enhance expertise across various fields including business analytics, gender sensitivity, multimedia production, open and distance eLearning, learning through technologies, and social entrepreneurship. From professional development to personal enrichment, these courses cater to a wide audience, promoting lifelong learning.
Free, Self-Paced, and Open to All
UPOU emphasizes accessibility by offering these courses for free, allowing participants to learn at their own pace. Regardless of background or location, everyone is welcome to enroll and benefit from the diverse range of subjects.
Upon course completion, participants will receive e-certificates, recognizing their dedication to the 16-hour training and enhancing their resumes.
Registration Made Easy
For those already on the MODeL platform, self-enrollment is now available for the featured MOOCs on the UPOU website homepage. Newcomers can follow a simple three-step process:
- Fill out the registration form: https://url.upou.edu.ph/upoumodel-signup. Note: Login credentials are sent every THURSDAY until 4 PM on Wednesdays. Requests after the cut-off will be processed the following week.
- Sign in to your new MODeL account upon receiving the email.
- Change your password to a strong, unique one.
Stay Informed with “Openg”
Stay connected and gain more insights by engaging with our interactive chatbot, “Openg,” accessible at model.upou.edu.ph.
Microcredentialing Offerings
UPOU is thrilled to announce an expansion of its microcredentialing offerings, introducing additional free courses in 2024. Stay updated on new course announcements by hitting the like and follow button of our Facebook Page, UPOU Massive Open Distance e-Learning, to be part of this dynamic learning community.
Written by Shaira Tanay ♦ Edited by Myra C. Almodiel