Perspective Chapter: Open Online Courses in Pakistan – Current Practices and What Needs to Be Done?

Abstract

This chapter will entail the details of the current course development process in an online University of Pakistan and focus on evaluating that recording process. The details of how a course is recorded and made a part of curriculum/degree programs will be addressed. Further, the chapter will focus on comparing the international standards of course content and development. What needs to be done in Pakistan to make the courses viable in the changing times and quality oriented compatible with Udemy, Khan Academy, Coursera etc. the use of those courses in the Pakistani education system and the implication of recording them will be discussed as well.