WIP: Improving Digital Course Catalogues for an Enhanced Mobility in the Erasmus Higher Education Context

This research WIP paper describes the DACEM project, aimed at enhancing course catalogues to support the objectives of the Erasmus+ program. Within Erasmus+, course catalogues serve as essential tools for students in their quest for suitable academic opportunities and for institutions in negotiating bilateral agreements on shared programs. Despite numerous initiatives and years of experience, European higher education institutions still face significant challenges in providing appropriate course catalogues, which directly impacts student mobility. This paper conducts an analysis of the current course catalogues situation in 7 European countries (Estonia, France, Greece, Hungary, Portugal, Slovenia, and Spain), examining general trends, the availability of solutions, and key difficulties. Additionally, it evaluates the needs and use cases of end users and stakeholders, highlighting the essential technical features that course catalogue software solutions should encompass. By compiling key requirements, this paper contributes towards the development of appropriate and sustainable course catalogues for Higher Education Institutions.