Education in the Philippines is rapidly evolving using Open Educational Resources (OER). Teaching and Learning materials are now freely available online, they are modified without costs, making it more accessible, and reusable learning materials that support students, teachers, and lifelong learners, regardless of location or financial status. OER is helping bridge educational gaps and making learning more inclusive for all Filipinos .
OER includes online courses, videos, research papers, and digital textbooks.
Below are curated list of OER published in Philippines and are freely accessible online:
1. University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU OER) – Offers free online courses, videos, podcasts , and learning materials under open licenses. Best for higher education, professional development, MOOC’s. Link: https://oer.upou.edu.ph/
2. DepEd Commons – Managed by the Department of Education (DepEd), This platform provides free learning modules, quizzes, and lessons for K-12 students.It became especially important during distance learning and continues to support schools nationwide. Best for : Elementary and high school students. Link: https://lrmds.deped.gov.ph/
3. CHED OER Initiative – The Commission on higher Education (CHED) promotes the use of OER in universities and colleges across the country. It supports the development of open courseware and digital materials. Best for University students and educators. link: https://phlconnect.ched.gov.ph/home
4. Philippine eLib – is a digital library containing journals, research papers, theses, and historical documents from major institutions of the National Library of the Philippines (NLP), University of the Philippines (UP), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of Agriculture (DA), and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). Best for: Research and academic writing. Link: https://www.elib.gov.ph/
5. TVUP: University of the Philippines’ Internet Television Network– is an Internet television (webcast) network operated by the University of the Philippines which delivers free content for information and educational purposes. It will participate in generating open educational resources (OERs) to be made public by producing its own materials and collecting other content from existing sources. This website is best for visual learners and general education. Link: https://tvup.ph/
6. OPENOU NETWORKS Open Educational Resources – The UPOU Networks is the online repository of all multimedia resources produced by UPOU. It has five main features: UPOU Commons– a repository of the University produced open educational resources
UPOU Live – features lectures, fora, research presentations, seminars, and other university events that are web-streamed on real time. It enables the university to communicate/reach out to it various publics scattered all over the world. Online viewers are also given the chance to interact with the presenters/speakers through an online chat. The platform is best for general education. Link: https://networks.upou.edu.ph/
OER empowers learners. Open knowledge. Equal opportunities and a better future for all!
Open Educational Resources Transforming Education in the Philippines.
