Steps Toward Curricular Development and Internationalization at the University of Oradea - EU GREEN MOOCs
Year: 2026
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: The University of Oradea is advancing its internationalization and sustainability strategies through participation in the EU GREEN European University Alliance, a collaborative initiative aimed at strengthening digital education and supporting ecological transition across partner institutions. While the university traditionally relies on face-to-face instruction, engagement in EU GREEN has accelerated the adoption of open online learning formats, particularly Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). This paper presents ongoing work on the development of MOOCs designed to enhance curricular innovation and staff professionalization, with a specific focus on aligning university courses with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The project introduces a structured digital framework that supports academic and administrative staff in understanding sustainability principles, mapping learning outcomes, and integrating SDG-related competencies into their teaching practice. We describe the pedagogical design, structure, and intended function of the MOOC, alongside preliminary insights gained from the collaboration with partner universities. The initiative demonstrates how joint digital projects within European alliances can contribute to curriculum development, international cooperation, and institutional capacity building.
Institution: University of Oradea
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7220729451