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OpenEdX is a cloud-based, open-source learning management solution offered by edX. The solution is used by small and midsize businesses to host open online courses and training modules. The solution allows users to create the...

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Ease of Use
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Samuel
Samuel
  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 23/02/2023

My skill acquisition center

Pros

If you want to learn a new skill and you don't have money, OpenEDX got you covered because they have numerous free course you can take.

Cons

I fell that there should be a free certification too or make the cost of certificate more affordable especially for some mini courses.

Usman Zafar
Usman Zafar
  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 27/04/2022

The Best MOOC platform for School, Colleges, Universities and organizations

In front of such a great tools on openedx, we are feeling very relaxed as a college administration. All the credit goes to OpenEdX team. Thanks

Pros

The exciting and most bold thing about OpenEdx is it's one platform for all your learning needs.
LMS: They are providing Learning Management System LMS for the learners, instructors, and course teams. It provides access to course content, and other supporting things like discussion boards, collaboration tools, certificate generation etc. It also supports online courses and online degree programs.
OpenEdx Studio: openedx studio provides all the instructional course design tools. One can manage all the course authors, course content, course schedule, course team, grading policy and much more.
OpenEdx Insights: They are providing intelligent analytics to help instructors understand how learners are engaging with course contents or materials. It's designed to support millions of users. They are providing providing built-in reports to help instructors, school, colleges, universities can easily host tens or hundreds of courses and store data in a warehouse or in LRS.
E-commerce integration: They support a large number of products, courses including multi payment options for the buyers or learners like PayPal etc.
Edx is the best online learning platform where anyone can learn any course and can get certificate. There are a lot of courses, professional programs and specializations designed to offer latest and updated skills knowledge to help the learners. One can easily learn from international recognized colleges, universities etc.

Cons

All the tools provided are great for MOOC. It's a great solution for online LMS, MOC platforms. The only thing I like least is that many if the great courses are not affordable for some students which are not free but the great thing on edx is that one can easily apply for price discount using the application and the officials are offering more than 10% discount and it's a great thing for poor or needy students.

Verified Reviewer
  • Industry: Arts & Crafts
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
1
Customer Support
5

3
Reviewed on 04/05/2022

provides good interface

Since I used it seems to work well

Pros

It's cool and outstanding However, Atleast it has some few errors which make it to become very slow sometimes it takes minutes to open up

Cons

Very friendly and useful as it's produce number of required skills in real life situation

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Amr
  • Industry: Higher Education
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 10/05/2022

Interactive Open-source LMS

As an Instructional Designer and data analyst, I find Open edX a good solution for online courses and educational technology research purposes.

It helps me build data-driven e-Learning solutions for higher education faculty and researchers that allow them to deliver customized/personalized learning experiences.

The platform Analytics features help educational technology researchers analyze and track students' performance, iterate on course design, and building recommender systems based on primary and authentic learning performance data.

Open edX allows me to apply various learning theories, try Instructional design patterns, iterate on course design, and measure students' performance to discover the best learning solution that meets students' needs and improves their learning outcomes.

Pros

Open edX Learning Management System is an integrated eLearning solution with features and tools built to facilitate online course design, delivery, and administration. Also, it's open source and self-hosted.

The platform allows for easy student enrollment, learning assessment and grading, learning analysis, learning interventions, peer and social learning, course certification, a support forum, and a user-friendly admin dashboard.

Open edX tools encourage self-learning, engage students with interactive content, provide customized learning experiences, and automated intervention based on students' performance.

Cons

Open edX has limited third-party integrations. And it's not easy to set up by non-technical users. It requires a team effort of educational technology integration professionals and Instructional designers.

The student user interface needs more enhancements.

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Andrew
Andrew
  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Monthly for Free Trial
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
4

4
Reviewed on 15/02/2023

Training Platform

Pros

The best Course and training platform Also it has alot of tools that allow creating courses

Cons

Not many courses it has to be having more varieties

Cesar A
Cesar A
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 17/01/2018

The best MOOC site in the web

With EDX I learn a lot about project management, economy and sustainable development. The courses offers had show me how are working some organization to have a better world, using alternative energies and saving a lot of money and resources with it, besides the project management courses had help to organize my own schedule and to begin a new business.

Pros

EDX offers a big range of courses and specializations to improve your knowledge or your academy grade, the quantity of courses offers by EDX are virtually endless and the emcompass a big amount of fields like: project management, development, economy, history, grammar, languages, economy, geography, and so many other that can be so useful for students, academics or general public to learn about an specific topi. EDX offer certificates to check the grade of the course or courses that you do, with this certificate you can improve your resume and demonstrate to the people all that you have learn, even in digital ways this can be possible, because the certificate bring a link to check their authenticated.

Cons

Since a couple of years EDX does not offer so many free certificates, and this can be a big limation for peoples who has not the money to pay. I think that EDX must offer the opportinity to have in every course that they offer a free certified, this can be a great opportunity for people of poors contries to improve their knowledge and abilities and to show it to the others.

Tohibullah
Tohibullah
  • Industry: Information Services
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
3
Customer Support
0

5
Reviewed on 08/12/2018

Storehouse of knowledge through online courses from the best faculties and mentors

Preferred online destination to learn from the best faculties and mentors.

Pros

Their courses cover almost all the fields starting from languages to technology, religion to crafts. They are one of the best online education service providers giving an option to audit most of their courses for free. The other option is to pursue a verified certificate by paying a fee. It is a win-win for all. Those who are affluent, paying a fee can be like paying a donation! The other advantage of going for a paid certificate is the motivation to learn when you get something by paying your hard earned income instead of free. Not to say, the recognition of a paid certificate by edx also makes your CV/profile appear more professional.

Cons

Despite all the hypes towards video, I still prefer learning the traditional way in a book format, which can be ebook (pdf) in today's digital age. I find their way of organizing learning materials confusing and rather obstructing.

Victor
Victor
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 04/02/2018

Edx thousands of courses for all people, the knowledge available to everyone

EdX is a platform that allows you to access endless sources of knowledge and experience. the access to this knowledge is made through tools designed by the best universities in the world and with the different levels of access, it is presented as a great opportunity for all people

Pros

The platform gives you an extraordinary search engine that fits the requirements of all. thousands of universities offer tested and guaranteed courses to acquire knowledge in any area you want, from robotics, languages, culture, history, project management, smart cities, big data, are a sample of what you can get in EdX.
You handle learning process at your own pace, with the option of personalized or general certificates.
EdX is an excellent option for self-taught knowledgeable people, allows advance in areas of knowledge through the development of courses designed as programs. offer courses in multiple languages and even the techniques to learn these languages
The management of time in the courses is well defined, this allows users to organize their agendas and can participate in several courses simultaneously. the knowledge programs are carried out through timelines.
the level of difficulty, hours of dedication and connection with other courses are indicated in each course

Cons

The time the certificates are sent depends on the university responsible for the course and it may take a few months for them to be sent to you.

Jonathan
Jonathan
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
3
Customer Support
4

5
Reviewed on 26/02/2018

It is an excellent platform, with material of high academic content, very updated with the...

I have done several courses that are on the platform, which have given a value in my career, I have applied several study techniques that have increased my learning ability.

Pros

What I like most is that you can do the courses as a completely free auditor, this is supported by many universities, you have many videos that make the courses easier and they are in several languages.

Cons

I would like the evaluations to be more interactive with videos and dynamic exercises, that in the courses have laboratories totake virtual practices.

Ann M.
Ann M.
  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
0

5
Reviewed on 07/09/2018

Easiest way to take online classes

I have taken both for credit classes and non credit classes online with OpenEdX. In every case, the experience was enjoyable (even when the subject matter wasn't or was challenging). As noted, take the time up front to get familiar with the application including the various formats of support materials and where to navigate to. I don't hesitate to take a class online with OpenEdX because I know the access and navigation will not be stressful. I have found other education platforms via local universities to be much more challenging and require more support. Thank you for having such a nice way to further my education

Pros

It is easy to access and navigate to and within from anywhere. This makes taking classes online enjoyable and a valuable.

Cons

Each class can be set up a bit differently, so when you start a class you do need to take the time to get acquainted with the class, files, and support formats including video and audio

Verified Reviewer
  • Industry: Environmental Services
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
4

5
Reviewed on 21/03/2019

An Online Learning Platform above the Rest

It has helped improve me both individually and professionally. I have taken a few personal growth courses on the OpenEdx platform as well as some necessary professional proficiency courses on the platform. It is really brilliant

Pros

OpenEdx offers a vast array of courses, relevant for individual, team and company growth. The OpenEdx LMS is really flexible and fun to use. It offers a collaborative environment for tutors and learners to interact. Although virtual, the collaborativeness of it makes it appear more physical than not. It is really nice

Cons

Almost all the courses on offer are not free. That is a major challenge. The cost of getting certified sometimes can be quite exorbitant. All in all, though, it is really nice

Carol
  • Industry: E-Learning
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
0
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
0

5
Reviewed on 29/01/2019

Best LMS interface...

Awesome! I love this platform. The experience is enriching and dynamic.

Pros

Awesome features... I use less dynamic LMS platforms and this one is one of the most engaging. It feels like a real classroom; students can engage in real time as long as they follow syllabi. If you fall behind you can reset your dates and your grades are rolled over from the previous date. I've used the live video conferencing feature which adds to real-life interaction. The discussion boards and forums are aesthetically pleasing. You can download the app and the features are equally good. You can audit the course.

Cons

You have to pay for credit, though it is not expensive.

Verified Reviewer
  • Industry: Higher Education
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
0
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
0

5
Reviewed on 02/05/2019

EdX Free Course on Nutrition and Health

I learned a great amount about Nutrition and Health (the course that I was enrolled in) but it was hard for me to follow through with the lessons without a constant reminder to take them.

Pros

The program is accessible and free. The lectures are short, making it easy to take classes with a busy schedule. They offer SO many courses in various areas of study.

Cons

Even though lectures are short it is hard to keep up with the courses/lectures without a consistent reminder to take the classes.

Verified Reviewer
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
0
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
0

5
Reviewed on 04/06/2018

Degree doesn't matter any more as there is OpenEdX.

Pros

There is a huge library of courses in almost every life aspect and they are not just courses, they are from reputable universities like harvard, MIT and stanford.

Cons

I can't find any thing bad about OpenEdX except for the user interface which needs to be adjusted more to be user-friendly.

Verified Reviewer
  • Industry: Banking
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 04/08/2022

My review on openEdx

Pros

The availablity of variety of courses for the user and it's flexibility

Cons

I didn't dislike anything about this software

Verified Reviewer
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
4

5
Reviewed on 23/02/2018

I have been on some online classes

Pros

With online classes you can learn at anytime and anywhere, EDX make it easier with the app. There are always new and interesting courses, EDX is continuously updating the content

Cons

You need to have discipline for e-learning, know that you must finish what you start or it would be useless

Verified Reviewer
  • Industry: Aviation & Aerospace
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
0
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
0

4
Reviewed on 23/11/2019

Qualified courses for professionals

I am using edX for learning different topics which I can combine with my current job and improve myself. It has great courses and agreement between top universities is very cool.

Pros

edX presents professional courses of very broad of topics and you can get certificated from these courses if you pay for it.
edX is well known in the industry.

Cons

Certification price is a bit much and does not guarantee you if it will be respected for such authorities.

Maryalba
Maryalba
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 02/02/2018

The best option for do a MOOC on the internet

Pros

If you are trying to improve your knowledge or you just want to learn something about a new topic, EDX is the website for you, they offer a huge amount of courses of everything, you can find courses of philosy, geography, history, languages, project management and so many of technology and new tendencies in the market business. Start learning with EDX was and still is one of the best things that I can do in my free time.

Cons

The offer of free certifies is virtually dissapear, in the most of the courses you can only audit, and you do not have the change to get a free certified, this can be a great limitation for people of so many countries who cannot access to the certifies and validate their knowledge.

Verified Reviewer
  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
0
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
0

5
Reviewed on 27/06/2021

Learned new subjects

Positive; will consider this platform when looking for a specific subject to study

Pros

I studied a new subject using a course that was offered by a top university that is well renowned worldwide.

Cons

The interface on the mobile app can be a bit more user-friendly. But other than that the content and structure of the course were very helpful

María Luisa
María Luisa
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 16/03/2018

EDX allows me to keep up to date on issues related to my work.

Pros

What I like most is that the courses are of high quality and offered by important universities, I love the courses they teach is EDX

Cons

what I liked the least is that the web application facilitates the monitoring of the course completely, but to do it on mobile is less efficient

Verified Reviewer
  • Industry: Internet
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 30/03/2018

I use it to learn

Pros

I really like EdX - they have wonderful courses and I learn a lot. The software itself is interactive and easy to use and watch my progress

Cons

Sometimes there are technical issues when I try to submit my answers and I have to do it several times.

ybett paola
ybett paola
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
4

5
Reviewed on 08/03/2018

Hundres of courses available for all professionals

Learn about new tendencies and topics in HR.

Pros

The amount of courses available in this plataform it is amazing, I had enroll in three associated with HR and the experience was amazing, I can learn a lot abou new tendencies and tool in the HR Departments and how to work efficientely with workers and budget, I was a great experience for use this plataform.

Cons

By the moments I cannot be able to pay for a verified certificated, because I do not have the money to pay for, so I only can audit the courses but still learn a lot.

Sanket
  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
4

5
Reviewed on 07/08/2018

Very good Learning Platform

It was fantastic. I learned python on very basic level but intuitive approach in teaching made me understand stuffs easily. Topic-wise quiz helped me to stay attentive while video is running as well as cleared my doubts. Provided IDE for some small programs also helped me to gain more actual programming knowledge of Python. I think the approach of teaching something is very nice.

Pros

1) User friendly in case of UI, functionalities.
2) Unique from all, the video running has transcript that is flowing sidewise which makes user experience very nice as sometime student cant read between lines.
3) Quiz structure is very nice as well.

Cons

1) Try to provide more advanced courses in case of ML, languages, DevOps and other web development stuff for free or minimal cost.

Relvin
Relvin
  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Monthly for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 24/04/2019

One of the great ways to get access to education online

I took several courses at edX and other platforms. I had no bad experiences and I learned quite a bit.

Pros

A vast selection of online introductory and advanced courses available for everyone. Many of them are free and are from some of the most prestigious education institutions around.

Cons

Nothing bad to say about them. I am a big advocate of online education.

Alex
  • Industry: Sports
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
0

5
Reviewed on 24/12/2020

Learning on a go

Among other MOOCs providers, I am using OpenEdx more frequently mostly due to its convenient and user-friendly mobile version.

Pros

With so many courses to offer, the edX has made the task of selecting the most suitable for you course an enjoyable discovery.

Cons

I am sure if it is a problem of edX or the course providers but quite regularly I see images that are not adjustable for the mobile.

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