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- Analysis and Decision: “Educação On” ProjectPublication . Azevedo, Daniel; Sequeira, Romeu; Lopes, Pedro; Guedes, Damiana; Lopes, CarlosIn recent years, educational platforms have advanced significantly, integrating cutting-edge technologies and interactive resources that have revolutionized online teaching and learning. The proper selection of an educational platform is crucial for the successful dissemination of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), as it supports efficient course implementation and ensures accessibility, flexibility, and personalized learning experiences. Advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and synchronous tools enhance the student experience, offering automated feedback, content adaptation, and continuous support, allowing interaction with materials at their own pace. In this article, we address an initial phase of the "Educação ON" project, which aims to define the IT solution, platform, and technologies for the creation of MOOCs. This process involved a literature review, analysis of MOOC characteristics, evaluation of educational platforms, identification of new trends in distance learning, and synthesis of the project requirements. The research focuses on validating a MOOC course model tailored to higher education students, tested during the academic years 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 by a multidisciplinary team of professors from a Portuguese higher education institution, with the participation of students from both Portuguese and Brazilian higher education institutions. The results lay the groundwork for the next stages of the project, fostering more interactive and collaborative learning environments.
- Prototype Design for Massive Open Online Courses: “Educação On” ProjectPublication . Azevedo, Daniel; Sequeira, Romeu; Lopes, Pedro; Guedes, Damiana; Lopes, CarlosThis article is part of the "Educação ON" project, an initiative aimed at studying the current state of distance education and developing an innovative digital platform to promote more interactive and collaborative learning environments. This project focuses on creating effective models of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) for higher education, facilitating the dissemination of knowledge among university students in distance learning contexts. This particular study focuses on validating a MOOC course model adapted to higher education students, tested during the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 academic years. The research was conducted by a multidisciplinary team of lecturers from a Portuguese higher education institution, with the participation of students from Portugal and Brazil, aiming to improve student engagement and retention in this educational context. The article presents a theoretical approach to the MOOC course prototype design, followed by the analysis of successful and unsuccessful cases. Additionally, it compares the characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of different authoring software, culminating in the selection of the most appropriate technology for prototype development. This initial phase lays the groundwork for future implementations and tests within the project aimed at higher education students.