Course Creation and Management with Open edX Studio

Creating an engaging online learning experience requires a solid understanding of both instructional design and platform mechanics. This text-based guide walks you through the foundational concepts of structuring and launching courses on the Open edX platform. You will transition from an aspiring educator to a confident course creator capable of organizing content, setting up interactive assessments, and managing live student runs. By studying clear written explanations and practical design workflows, you will learn how to translate your subject matter expertise into an effective online format. What you will learn: Understand core pedagogical principles and active learning strategies for online education; Navigate edX Studio to structure course sections, subsections, and units; Configure diverse assessment types and establish clear grading schemes; Apply modern accessibility standards to ensure inclusive learning content; Manage a live course run, including student enrollment and discussion moderation; Analyze basic learning data to continuously improve course engagement. The course starts with essential pedagogical definitions before guiding you step-by-step through the technical setup in edX Studio. You will explore best practices for content delivery, assessment design, and operational management. This course is designed for beginners, educators, and instructional designers new to the Open edX ecosystem, with no prior technical or platform experience required. Start building your first digital learning experience today.