UPOU MODeL

Spec sheet

Purpose

MODeL is the University of the Philippines Open University's official platform for Massive Open Online Courses.Read 11 Oct 2026 · model.upou.edu.ph

Support

The site lists [email protected] for support and states weekday office hours of 8:00 AM–5:00 PM GMT+8.Read 11 Oct 2026 · model.upou.edu.ph

Headquarters

Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines 4031Read 28 Sep 2026 · model.upou.edu.ph

Founded

1995Read 28 Sep 2026 · model.upou.edu.ph

Maker

The platform is presented as the official MOOC platform of the University of the Philippines Open University, whose headquarters are in Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines.Read 11 Oct 2026 · model.upou.edu.ph

Account setup

Registration uses self-service account creation with email confirmation, and the FAQ notes confirmation emails may be delayed by up to three business days.Read 11 Oct 2026 · model.upou.edu.ph

Assessment

Some activities use automated assessment, while faculty course coordinators review course activities before releasing completion certificates.Read 11 Oct 2026 · model.upou.edu.ph

Certificate limits

The FAQ says MOOCs do not currently have Continuing Professional Development units in place and recommends listing participation as 16-hour training.Read 11 Oct 2026 · model.upou.edu.ph

Certificates

MOOC completers receive certificates, usually at least two weeks after the course ends, and certificates include a QR code for completion verification.Read 11 Oct 2026 · model.upou.edu.ph

Course access

Its MOOCs are free and open to everyone, including people outside the Philippines.Read 11 Oct 2026 · model.upou.edu.ph

Course availability

Ended courses may be archived, and content for courses that have ended is likely to be inaccessible.Read 11 Oct 2026 · model.upou.edu.ph

Course duration

Courses run for three to eight weeks.Read 11 Oct 2026 · model.upou.edu.ph

Course format

Courses are self-paced and may require an average of three hours of study per week.Read 11 Oct 2026 · model.upou.edu.ph

Course subjects

MOOC topics include open distance e-learning, teaching and learning, child rights protection and promotion, sustainable development, and business analytics.Read 11 Oct 2026 · model.upou.edu.ph

Course topics

MOOC topics include open distance e-learning, teaching and learning, child rights protection and promotion, sustainable development, and business analytics.Read 11 Oct 2026 · model.upou.edu.ph

Credential limits

The FAQ says MOOCs are not currently assigned CPD units, though learners may apply to have them credited as self-directed learning through PRC offices.Read 11 Oct 2026 · model.upou.edu.ph

Endorsement

MODeL states that its MOOCs are endorsed by the Commission on Higher Education.Read 11 Oct 2026 · model.upou.edu.ph

Enrollment limits

Learners can enroll when a course opens for enrollment; courses with enrollment keys are not open to the public or require manual enrollment.Read 11 Oct 2026 · model.upou.edu.ph

Learning materials

Courses use resources such as videos, podcasts, and electronic print materials, along with activities that may include quizzes and assignments.Read 11 Oct 2026 · model.upou.edu.ph

Mobile access

Learners can access courses on phones using the Moodle Mobile app from Google Play or the Apple App Store.Read 11 Oct 2026 · model.upou.edu.ph

Pacing

Courses are self-paced, typically require an average of three study hours per week, and run for three to eight weeks.Read 11 Oct 2026 · model.upou.edu.ph

Platform separation

MODeL and MyPortal are separate platforms, and users need an account on each to use their services.Read 11 Oct 2026 · model.upou.edu.ph

Plans and prices

Every UPOU MODeL plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

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