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UP Open University offers 44 FREE online courses

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) is offering 44 Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) this year for free, opening its virtual doors for learners of various skills all year round. All these courses are free, self-paced, and open to all and are designed to help individuals grow their skills and credentials. The number of free courses is also higher than they offered in 2024 .  Some interesting topics include skills like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Education and the Open Distance eLearning Model, Disaster and Risk Management, Entrepreneurship, and many more. Here’s the complete list of the free online courses through the UPOU: January Basics of Resilience Hazard and Risk Assessment Fundamentals Overview of Policies and Strategies for Climate and Disaster Resilience February Social Entrepreneurship Principles of Graphic Design Creativity and Innovation March Introduction to Open Distance eLearning (ODeL) Strategic Planning in Open Distance eLe...
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UP Open University offers 44 FREE online courses

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The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) is offering 44 Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) this year for free, opening its virtual doors for learners of various skills all year round.

All these courses are free, self-paced, and open to all and are designed to help individuals grow their skills and credentials. The number of free courses is also higher than they offered in 2024. 

Some interesting topics include skills like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Education and the Open Distance eLearning Model, Disaster and Risk Management, Entrepreneurship, and many more.

Here’s the complete list of the free online courses through the UPOU:

January

  • Basics of Resilience
  • Hazard and Risk Assessment Fundamentals
  • Overview of Policies and Strategies for Climate and Disaster Resilience

February

  • Social Entrepreneurship
  • Principles of Graphic Design
  • Creativity and Innovation

March

  • Introduction to Open Distance eLearning (ODeL)
  • Strategic Planning in Open Distance eLearning (ODeL)
  • Understanding the Child Better
  • Resilience Strategies Across the Four Pillars
  • Introduction to Biodiversity Mainstreaming and Approaches in the ASEAN Region
  • Strategies and Best Practices on Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Agriculture
  • Policy Development and Governance Supporting Agrobiodiversity
  • AI Essentials: Theory and Practice

April

  • Maging Mapanuring Botante at Mamamayan
  • Introduction to Technology for Teaching and Learning
  • Introductory Course on Contact Center Services
  • Quality Assurance in Open Distance eLearning (ODeL)
  • Learner Support in Open Distance eLearning (ODeL)
  • Legal Instruments for the Protection of Children
  • Scriptwriting for Educational Video Materials
  • Project Management

May

  • Technology in Open Distance eLearning (ODeL)
  • Teaching and Learning with Modern ICTs
  • Business Analytics Concepts and Frameworks
  • Online Mother’s Class on Newborn and Infant Care

June

  • Gender Sensitivity Training
  • Blended Teaching and Learning Using Open Educational Resources (OERs)
  • Institutional Mechanism Towards Child Rights Protection and Promotion
  • Creating Educational Materials Using PowToon
  • Identifying Red Flags
  • AI in Education: Teaching and Learning Strategies

July

  • Introduction to Open Distance eLearning (ODeL)
  • Strategic Planning in Open Distance eLearning (ODeL)
  • Introduction to Technology for Teaching and Learning
  • Fundamentals of Marketing
  • E-Commerce Essentials: A Beginner’s Guide to Online Business
  • Introduction to Permaculture: The Ethics of Permaculture Design and Principles

August

  • Teaching and Learning with Modern ICTs
  • Planning Programs on Child Rights Protection and Promotion
  • Developing and Producing an Interactive Educational Video Material
  • Quality Assurance in Open Distance eLearning (ODeL)
  • Learner Support in Open Distance eLearning (ODeL)

September

  • Technology in Open Distance eLearning (ODeL)
  • Blended Teaching and Learning Using Open Educational Resources (OER)
  • Implementing and Evaluating Programs for Child Rights

October

  • Video Editing Using an Open-Source Video Editing Software
  • Business Concepts, Ideation, and the Business Plan
  • What Makes an Entrepreneur?

November

  • Understanding the Language of Business: Accounting Overview and Basic Financial Statements
  • Basic Leadership and Management Competencies in the Workplace

December

  • Rights of Nature

Note: While the UPOU MODeL website states that it offers 44 MOOC courses, there appear to be 52. They could have added some courses that are good for learners.

How to get started

If you found topics you’re interested in and want to enroll through UP Open University’s MOOC for free, here’s what you need to know.

If you already have an existing UPOU Massive Open Distance eLearning (MODeL) account, you can directly self-enroll in the featured courses on the homepage. For first-time users, here’s how to enroll:

Step 1: Go to https://url.upou.edu.ph/upoumodel-signup and fill out the registration form.

Note: Accounts are created in bulk every Thursday, with a weekly cut-off time at 4 PM on Wednesday. Late requests are processed the following week.

Step 2: Once you receive your credentials, sign in to your account.

Step 3: Change your password.

Once you access your account, you can self-enroll on the free courses on the homepage and start learning.

You can check their website for more information on the free online courses from the UP Open University. You may also follow their Facebook page to get updated at UPOU Massive Open Distance e-Learning.

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