Q: What courses are offered through the Erasmus+ Virtual Exchange project?

A: At this stage we are selecting the courses. We will offer a number of courses, both produced by the project and in collaboration with European and Southern Mediterranean universities. These courses will cover different topics and will all have a virtual exchange component.

Q: What do you mean by virtual exchange component?

A: All courses offered through the Erasmus+ Virtual Exchange project will include online facilitated collaboration activities by employing a wide variety of technologies and educational pedagogy, making it possible for learners to have meaningful, transnational and intercultural exchanges online.

Q: Could you give an example of virtual exchange activities that can be added to a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)?

A: As virtual exchange activities, we can offer three different formats: Synchronous exchanges, asynchronous exchanges, blended synchronous and asynchronous exchanges. Read more about this >>

Q: I am leading an Open Online course. Can I add a virtual exchange component to it?

A: Indeed we are looking for courses to setup collaborations. Please get in contact with us through this expression of interest form.

Q: I am a professor and I would like to use the Erasmus+ Virtual Exchange with my students, is this possible?

A: Yes, it is. Once you have identified a course that suits you, please get in touch with us through the this form.

Q: I am a youth trainer and I would like to use the Erasmus+ Virtual Exchange with my members, is this possible?

A: Yes, it is. Once you have identified a course that suits you, please get in touch with us and let’s discuss how to engage your members in the activity. You can contact us through this form.

Q: How can I know when new courses will be made available through Erasmus+ Virtual Exchange?

A: Please express your interest in the iOOCs form here. As soon as a new course will be available you will be notified.

Q: What are the prerequisites to participate in the Interactive Open Online Courses?

A: None in particular. Any young person between 18-30 living in one of the Erasmus+ Virtual Exchange eligible countries. All the courses offered are open and free of charge, so you will just need a computer and an internet connection.