CHED RO1 launches MOOC Virtual Camps for English Proficiency
Around 172 faculty members and students from Region I Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) participated in the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Virtual Camps officially launched by CHED Regional Office 1 on August 11, 2025.
This activity, which runs until September 19, 2025, is in partnership with the American English Alumni Association of the Philippines, Inc. and the Regional English Language Office, US Embassy in Manila.
The five-week program offers three specialized tracks: Camp 1: English as a Medium of Instruction, Camp 2: English for Tourism Professionals, and Camp 3: English for Career Development—all delivered for free with certificates from U.S. government-sponsored MOOCs through the Online Professional English Network (OPEN).
The virtual sessions will be conducted via Zoom and the OPEN using the Canvas learning management system.