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What is Open edX?

Open edX is a cloud-hosted, open-source learning platform originally developed by Harvard and MIT to deliver massive open online courses (MOOCs). Today, it powers online education for universities, corporations, and governments worldwide, supporting 55 million+ learners across 53 languages.   

You can create, deliver, and analyze several learning experiences such as self-paced courses, live degree programs, and instructor-led training. The flexible course authoring tool allows multiple educators to work on the same course. You can design learning content with videos, H5P elements, VR/AR, and open-response assessments.

Other key features include automated grading, discussion forums, proctored exams, real-time analytics, assessments within the course, and custom branding.  

What is Open edX Best For?

Open edX is best at large-scale course creation and delivery thanks to its course authoring tools. You can build professional courses with videos, quizzes, and discussion forums via the platform's drag-and-drop studio interface. It does not require coding knowledge to build courses. Teachers can preview content before publishing, reuse templates, and even schedule automated lesson releases. This is why 90% of top universities choose Open edX as it allows educators to focus on teaching instead of navigating the software.

Open edX Pricing

It is an open-source learning platform, therefore there are no official Open edX pricing plans. You can freely download, host, and tailor this learning platform according to your specific needs without any licensing fees.  

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Disclaimer: The pricing is subject to change.

Open edX Integrations

Open edX supports

  • Zoom
  • H5P
  • Google Docs
  • Google analytics
  • Salesforce

How Does Open edX Work?

Here is the comprehensive educator’s step-by-step guide to using Open edX.

  • Sign Up and Access Open edX Studio -  Try live Open edX demo, register as an instructor, and get access to Open edX studio to be able to create and manage courses.
  • Create a New Course -  Click “New Course” and enter basic details such as course name, organization, course number, etc. Set the start and end dates, course language, and pacing (instructor-paced or self-paced).
  • Design Course Structure -  Next, organize your course into sections, subsections, and chapters to make it easy to absorb.
  • Add Learning Content -  Now, add HTML for text and images, video for lectures/tutorials, problem blocks for quizzes/assessments, and discussion blocks for learner interaction.
  • Upload Media and Documents -  Upload supporting materials like PDFs, presentations, or readings to improve the quality of courses. Use the video library to manage video content and link to platforms like YouTube or cloud storage.
  • Enable Interactive Tools (Optional) -  Add LTI tools or XBlocks for advanced features like simulations, drag-and-drop exercises, or polls. However, this step is optional, you can skip it if these interactive elements are not needed.
  • Preview and Test the Course -  Use the Open edX’s Preview or View Live option to test how learners will view the course. More specifically, you can check navigation, content formatting, and functionality of quizzes.
  • Publish Course Content -  The course is now ready for publication, why wait?. Click “publish” for each unit or module to make it available for the learners.
  • Enroll Learners and Monitor Progress -  The course is live, it’s time to enroll the learners. Allow self-enrollment to lessen your burden, invite via email, or upload users in bulk. Use the Instructor dashboard to monitor learner progress and participation.
Contact us for a free  Open edX demo to understand how the platform will best serve your business.

Who is Open edX For?

Open edX is for

  • Universities and schools
  • Educators and trainers
  • Corporations and businesses
  • Government and NGOs
  • EdTech startups

Is Open edX Right For you?

Open edX is right for you if you want to create high quality courses, have full control over content, design, and delivery without spending  your fortune. It empowers educators to create engaging and scalable learning experiences for their learners.

Open edX is used by many leading universities and organizations around the world, including MIT, Harvard, Microsoft, and IBM. Its reliability, flexibility, and support for large-scale learning have made it a preferred choice for institutions delivering professional development, academic courses, and corporate training programs.  

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Open edX Features

Open edX introduces a specialized course authoring platform called Studio. Studio makes it easier for educators and instructional designers to build high-quality learning experiences. The best thing about this course authoring tool is that it allows you to reuse the templates. You can create reusable templates and apply the same course structure across multiple courses.

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Open edX supports multiple content formats and interactive assessments to cater diverse learning styles and needs. The educators can embed videos (random or self-hosted), images, PDFs, HTML5 files, and PowerPoint slides directly into your course to make the course more interactive. You can also integrate SCORM packages and H5P interactive elements to enrich the overall learning experience. Besides that, it Includes multiple-choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, numeric input, and more advanced question types like drag-and-drop or clickable images to test learners' knowledge.

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Open edX uses various interactive learning tools such as discussion forums, live sessions, polls, in-video interaction, and gamification plugin to make the content easy to absorb and improve knowledge retention. Each course has built in discussion boards, and integrated external tools to keep learners motivated.

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Enrolling and managing users on this learning platform is truly hassle-free. It offers several options for authentication and group control. Admins can add learners in bulk, invite them via email, or allow them to self-enroll. The admin can create learner cohorts, set prerequisites, and restrict content to manage content access as needed. Moreover, it also enables easy login with SSO options and uses customizable user profiles for better tracking and segmentation.

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This open-source learning platform allows you to monetize your courses and reward learners upon completion. Just like any paid platform, the educators can sell courses individually or as bundles and integrate payment gateways like PayPal to smoothen the process. Additionally, the admin can create promotional codes for course access.

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This open source learning management system has recently received a major update and its interface has significantly improved. This learning platform has a cleaner homepage to allow learners to filter, search, and organize their course list.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Open edX provides comprehensive REST APIs (LMS & Studio), with OAuth2/JWT authentication, and supports xAPI, LTI, mobile APIs, and an Enterprise API for deeper integrations.