[EN]A methodological approach and technological framework are proposed to improve
learning outcomes in Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), taking into account the
distinguishing features of this kind of massive courses over traditional online courses. The
proposed methodology integrates the learning strategies of xMOOCs and cMOOCs with
adaptivity and knowledge management capabilities. In order to test the learning results of the
methodology and the need of supporting technological framework for it, a MOOC was made
based on the methodological proposal and using a MOOC platform called MiríadaX. The
quantitative results have improved considerably the MOOC completion rate (compared to the
average of the rest of MOOC MiríadaX) and the qualitative results show a great satisfaction
with the learning outcomes of the learners. However, the technological environment did not
allow us develop all the methodological capabilities and it was one of the main concerns of the
MOOC attendances. Therefore, from the analysis of collected data and considering the
limitations of current MOOC technology platforms, a technological framework has been
designed. It may incorporate the proposed methodology in an efficient and effective way.
Based on this proposed technological framework, a MOOC platform has been developed and
delivered, used by three Spanish Universities to offer MOOCs. This new platform and the
supported technological framework have been tested with a first pilot with promising result