EdX

StudioX: Creating a Course with edX Studio (edX)

Offered by edX,

Learn the fundamentals of creating courses on the edX platform using edX Studio. In this course, we will introduce you to edX Studio, edX’s course-authoring tool. This course is ideal for course authors and course teams interested in uncovering the nuts and bolts of building an edX course.

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We will cover everything you need to know to successfully create your first course on the edX platform, including:

The basics of course set-up
Adding course content, including videos, assessments, and interactive components
Configuring course settings and optimizing the course experience for learners

Through engaging activities and hands-on learning, this course will walk you through the course development process directly in Studio.

What you'll learn

How to create a new course in edX Studio
How to create accessible content in a course
How to set up a grading policy
How to beta test and launch a course
How to manage running a course and a course team
How to improve a course with analytics

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