Collaboration

The UP Open University (UPOU) Office of Public Affairs (OPA), in collaboration with various offices of the university, has set up an exhibit to showcase the Virtual Reality (VR) Projects developed through the Immersive Open Pedagogies (IOP) Research Program of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA).  The UPOU Exhibit ran from 6 to 17 March 2024, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and was housed at the UPOU Oblation Hall, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna.  The exhibit showcased the UPOU VR Campus Tour, a rendering of the UPOU campus in the virtual world. [...]

On 6-8 March 2024, the University of the Philippine Open University (UPOU) showcased its offering of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in an exhibit at the Charles Fuller Baker Memorial Hall, University of the Philippines Los Baños in Laguna. The exhibit was part of the 115th Foundation Day celebration of UPLB, with the theme “Expanding Horizons through Impactful Public Service.” UPOU MOOCs are short courses offered online for free and are open to everyone. These are offered on MODeL, the official platform for all UPOU MOOCs. UPOU MOOCs vary in topics such as Open Distance e-Learning, Teaching and Learning, [...]

The University of the Philippines (UP) has embarked on a transformative mission to redefine education through its innovative transnational education initiative – The University of the Philippines - Ventures for Innovative Transnational Academia (UP VINTA). This bold endeavor represents a paradigm shift in traditional educational approaches, breaking down barriers to learning and offering quality education to students worldwide. Transnational education (TNE) is at the heart of UP VINTA, offering students the opportunity to access education beyond national borders. This groundbreaking initiative not only empowers Filipino students abroad but also enriches the academic landscape of host nations. Inclusivity lies at the [...]