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Mastering OpenEdx
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314 students

Mastering OpenEdx

A Comprehensive Guide for Technopedagogue
Created byGomez Andrés
Last updated 6/2024
English
English [Auto],

What you'll learn

  • Understand OpenEdx Fundamentals: Gain a solid grasp of the core concepts, architecture, and components of the OpenEdx platform.
  • edx - User Management: Learn how to manage user accounts, roles, and permissions.
  • Comprehensive Grading System: Develop a comprehensive grading system within OpenEdx, including the setup of grading policies, assignment grading, and the integr
  • Certificate Creation: Learn how to design and generate customized certificates for students who successfully complete your OpenEdx courses, enhancing the overal
  • Create Engaging Learning Experiences: Learn how to design and develop interactive and engaging online courses using OpenEdx.

Course content

10 sections • 27 lectures • 1h 36m total length
  • Tour of a brand new OpenEDX2:10

    Explore a brand new OpenEDX installation, sign in with your account, enroll in a course, and access the studio admin to create new courses.

  • How to create the course environnment2:40

    Create an empty course in the studio and ensure you have rights to create courses. Set the organization, course number, and run, as these form the URL.

  • How to access studio (the teacher tool of OpenEdx)2:01

    Access studio, the content creation platform for open ed, to build, manage, and organize online courses. Sign in as admin or staff and reach studio from course page or dashboard.

  • Basic structure and my first content.3:06

    Create a module one with a week one subsection and a unit one, then add text with a hello world heading, preview, and publish to see the live version.

  • Change the course thumbnail or course cover image1:26

    Open the course in the studio, go to settings, schedule and details, upload a course card image, save changes, and preview on the about page with a rectangle cover.

  • How to create a structure in OpenEdx6:49

    Learn to build a structured OpenEdx course by creating modules, subsections, and units in the studio, arranging and publishing content for a live view.

Requirements

  • Interest in Learning OpenEdx: To get the most out of this course, students should have a genuine interest in exploring and mastering the OpenEdx platform for educational purposes.
  • Access to the OpenEdx Platform: Students should have access to the OpenEdx platform. This could either be through the official edX platform or by having access to an instance of OpenEdx. If they plan to use a self-hosted OpenEdx instance, basic technical proficiency and access to the necessary hosting environment may be required.

Description

Course Description

Welcome to "Mastering OpenEdX: Creating Engaging Online Courses"! This comprehensive course is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to create and manage high-quality online courses using the OpenEdX platform. Whether you are an educator, instructional designer, or e-learning enthusiast, this course will guide you through the process of building a dynamic and interactive online learning environment.

Course Highlights:

  • Introduction to Open EdX: Get an overview of the OpenEdX platform and learn how to navigate its interface.

  • Course Setup and Presentation: Create and customize your course environment, including the structure, thumbnails, and cover images.

  • Content Creation: Learn how to add various types of content such as text, videos, and interactive elements.

  • Problem Components: Integrate different types of assessment questions like checkboxes, multiple-choice, and numerical inputs.

  • Advanced Components: Explore advanced features like SCORM files and API keys.

  • Management and Grading: Understand how to manage users, create exams, and set up a grading policy.

  • Resources and Customization: Utilize additional resources and customize your course with CSS for a personalized look and feel.

By the end of this course, you will be proficient in using OpenEdX to deliver engaging and effective online courses that cater to a variety of learning needs.

Who this course is for:

  • E-Learning Specialists: Individuals who work in the field of e-learning, instructional design, or educational technology and want to expand their skill set to include OpenEdx as a platform for developing online courses.
  • Technopedagogues: Technopedagogues are professionals who specialize in the use of technology in education. This course is well-suited for technopedagogues who wish to enhance their expertise specifically in OpenEdx to create more effective online learning experiences.