Western Balkans MOOC project

Back to the Future

Exploring Futures. Creating Change.

Enhancing Futures Literacy through interactive MOOCs. A regional programme helping students understand change, navigate uncertainty and take an active role in shaping what comes next.

The project

BTTF brings together students, universities, professors, mentors and experts from North Macedonia, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania and Montenegro. Through interactive Massive Open Online Courses it creates a shared learning space for real-world challenges.

Expert-led lectures, case studies, discussions, practical assignments and cross-border teamwork make future-oriented education accessible, engaging and relevant.

Countries
6
Topics
4
Ages
19–30
Geometric retro-future illustration of arches, grids and orbits in bold colours
Futures LiteracyFuture of WorkDigital TransformationAI & Decision-MakingMedia & CommunicationHuman RightsEquality & ClimateCollaborative Learning24 ECTSWestern Balkans

Why join BTTF?

  • Learn from universities across the Western Balkans
  • Explore the future of work, technology, media, climate and society
  • Collaborate with international peers
  • Choose between Audit and Completion pathways
  • Earn Certificates and up to 24 ECTS credits
  • Join a regional learning community

Programme at a glance

4 MOOCs · 12 Weeks · International collaboration

  • 01

    4 MOOCs

  • 02

    4 webinars per MOOC

  • 03

    webinars of 90 minutes

  • 04

    team-based assignments

  • 05

    feedback workshops

  • 06

    certificates and ECTS

Audit vs completion

Choose your pathway

Audit Mode

  • Attend webinars
  • Access learning materials
  • Certificate of Participation

Completion Mode

  • Complete assignments and activities
  • Participate in discussions
  • Certificate of Completion
  • 5 ECTS per completed MOOC
Participation details

Objectives

Interactive MOOCs

Develop and deliver courses and materials on Futures Literacy, combining online lectures, case studies, discussions, multimedia content and practical assignments.

Virtual learning environment

Connect six higher education institutions in a shared space that supports interdisciplinary learning, intercultural dialogue and regional cooperation.

Regional community

Build a network of students, professors, mentors and experts promoting Futures Literacy and social responsibility in the digital era.

Latest news

What is happening

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Back to the Future launches four interactive MOOCs across the Western Balkans

Project update

2026-09-01

Back to the Future launches four interactive MOOCs across the Western Balkans

Students from North Macedonia, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania and Montenegro can now apply for a new series of Futures Literacy MOOCs.

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Who is it for?

Curious, ambitious and forward-thinking university students aged 19 to 30 from across the Western Balkans — from every field of study. Sharpen your critical thinking, exchange ideas with peers from the region and learn from experienced professors, mentors and experts.

Join the programme

Enrolment opens soon