Open edX
The Open Source Platform for Innovators in Education.
Overview
Open edX is a free and open-source course management system that is used all over the world to host Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) as well as smaller classes and training modules. Originally developed by edX, a non-profit founded by Harvard and MIT, the platform is now managed by the Open edX Foundation.
✨ Key Features
- Course authoring and management (Open edX Studio)
- Learning management system (Open edX LMS)
- Interactive learning components (XBlocks)
- Video management and delivery
- Certificates and credentials
- Analytics and reporting
- Open-source and self-hostable
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Designed for large-scale online courses (MOOCs)
- Powerful course authoring tools
- Extensible through XBlocks
- Backed by leading universities
Unique Value: Open edX provides a powerful and scalable open-source platform for creating and delivering high-quality online learning experiences to a global audience.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Large-scale online course delivery
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Simple, small-scale course websites without the need for advanced features
🏆 Alternatives
While more complex to set up than some other LMSs, Open edX offers a level of scalability and a feature set for online course delivery that is unmatched in the open-source world.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Free to download and self-host. Paid hosting and support are available from partners.
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