Identifing Implementation Requirements of Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) in Payam Noor University from a Technical Perspective

 The aim of present research was to identify Implementation requirements of Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) in Payam Noor University from a Technical perspective. The methodology used in this study was applied and the method of data collection was qualitative. The components used were based on the documentation and semi-structured interview tools. Inductive content analysis was used in three levels of open, axial and selective in order to review the documents. For a comprehensive identification of the main components and sub-components of the implementation requirements, in addition to reviewing studies conducted in this field, semi-structured interview with 15 field experts in Massive Open Online Course were conducted. The results showed that the implementation requirements of Massive Open Online Course) in Payam Noor University from a Technical perspective include five main components: Forming a technical team(hardware-software), platform features, security and privacy, platform technical facilities and providing technical support services; and 34 sub-components.