Analyzing applied requirements for Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) in Payam Noor University from a Pedagogical perspective

The aim of present research was to identify applied requirements of Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) in Payam Noor University from a pedagogical perspective. In this research, qualitative research method and qualitative content analysis approach were used to analyze data. The components used were identified based on the review of documents and semi-structured interview tools. In order to review the documents and analyze the interview findings, the inductive content analysis method was used at three levels: open, axial and selective. In order to comprehensively identify the main components and sub-components of the implementation requirements of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) at Payame Noor University from a pedagogical perspective, in addition to reviewing the studies conducted in this field, semi-structured interviews with 15 experts in MOOC were conducted. The results showed that the implementation requirements MOOC in Payam Noor University from a pedagogical perspective include three main components: forming a pedagogy team, structural design and providing pedagogical support services and 17 sub-components. The identified educational requirements (formation of pedagogy team, educational design and provision of pedagogical support services) will act as a guide and implementation instructions appropriate to the situation, conditions and educational needs of the country. Obviously, these educational requirements will play an important role in the design, development and implementation of the first MOOC program in Payam Noor University.