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StudioX: Creating a Course with edX Studio (edX)

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StudioX: Creating a Course with edX Studio (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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