Open edX Review - why 4.8 stars?

Shlomi Lavi / updated: Mar 29, 2022

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What is Open edX?

Open edX is a cloud-based/On-site Learning Management Software that helps users deliver better experiences around learning by enabling them to carry out operations such as online campuses, degree programs and so on. It also allows the customers to create interactive online forums and manage them using comprehensive dashboarding that is accessible to both the learner and the instructor.

The users of the software can integrate and connect with 3rd-party extensions to better bolster the system. The main features of the software include Cross-Platform Access, Interactive Content Support, Real-Time data Analysis, and many more. EdX is a non-profit eLearning software that was established in 2012; it has its headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and a workforce of 500 employees.

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Who is it best for?

The typical customers include the following business size: Small, medium and large size businesses.

What is the actual cost?

The cost of license starts at $45 per license. ITQlick pricing score is 3 out of 10 (10 is most expensive). Access ITQlick pricing guide for Open edX. You can also find here pricing information from Open edX's website.

Pros

• The software offers a wide range of individually specific courses for organization development
• Once a student defaults from the learning schedules on the software, he/she can perform a reset on the dates, and their grades can be rolled over from the preceding date
• This software open-source nature means that its customization potentials are very high

Cons

• The initial setup and installation process of the software requires a high level of technical expertise
• The analytics functionality does not come embedded in the software but would require an additional installation
• The software cannot be installed from a git repository due to the high number of dependencies it requires

How it stacks up?

Access a head to head analysis of Open edX vs alternative software solutions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is Open edX right for you or your business?

The software is designed and fit for small, medium, and large establishments across a wide range of industries. Microsoft, Harvard University, Xuetangx.com and MIT are some of the customers that Open edX serves.