COIL

COIL or Collaborative Online International Learning is an initiative pioneered by SUNY (The State University of New York) more than 15 years ago. They define it on their website as follows:

Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) connects students and professors in different countries for collaborative projects and discussions as part of their coursework. 

COIL Collaborations between students and professors provide meaningful, significant opportunities for global experiences built into programs of study. COIL enhances intercultural student interaction through proven approaches to meaningful online engagement, while providing universities a cost-effective way to ensure that their students are globally engaged. 

Learn more and explore COIL on the SUNY website: https://coil.suny.edu/