What is Open edX?
Open edX is the open source platform that powers edX.org. Through our commitment to the open source vision, Open edX code is freely available to the community. Institutions and companies can host their own instances of Open edX and offer their own classes. Educators can extend the platform to build learning tools that precisely meet their needs. And developers can contribute new features to the Open edX platform.
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90 Likeliness to Recommend
98 Plan to Renew
92 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
Emotional Footprint Overview
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+90 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love Open edX?
Pros
- Trustworthy
- Respectful
- Helps Innovate
- Inspires Innovation
How to read the Emotional Footprint
The Net Emotional Footprint measures high-level user sentiment towards particular product offerings. It aggregates emotional response ratings for various dimensions of the vendor-client relationship and product effectiveness, creating a powerful indicator of overall user feeling toward the vendor and product.
While purchasing decisions shouldn't be based on emotion, it's valuable to know what kind of emotional response the vendor you're considering elicits from their users.
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Feature Ratings
Recommendation Engine
Blended Learning
Course authoring
LMS Integration
Social Features
Mobile Learning
Collaboration Tools
Reporting
Gamification
User Published Content
API Integration
Vendor Capability Ratings
Business Value Created
Ease of Customization
Ease of Implementation
Vendor Support
Ease of IT Administration
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Usability and Intuitiveness
Availability and Quality of Training
Breadth of Features
Quality of Features
Ease of Data Integration
Open edX Reviews
Tohibulla M.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Submitted Sep 2024
Great learning platform for working professionals
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Open edX from other similar products?
Some of the best courses like CS50 by Harvard University is on Edx. You get access to the best learning resource from leading universities worldwide. Courses can be pursued at convenience as there are no tight deadlines.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Many of the courses are open source. This means we can even build our own curriculum based on top of the existing courses.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Lack of one-on-one interaction with faculties/trainers.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Edx can be a gateway to build high quality manpower that will ultimately show on the growth of your company.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
Zeeshan F.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Submitted Aug 2024
Customisable gem, with a steep learning curve.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Open edX from other similar products?
Open edX stands out with its open-source nature, extensive customisation options, and scalability, allowing for tailored learning experiences and integration with various systems, unlike many other platforms.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
My favourite aspect of Open edX is its flexibility in customisation, which allows us to create a tailored learning experience that meets our specific needs and integrates seamlessly with our existing systems.
What do you dislike most about this product?
The most challenging aspect of Open edX is its steep learning curve for initial setup and customisation, which can require significant time and technical expertise.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
I recommend thoroughly assessing your technical resources and support needs, as Open edX requires a significant investment in customisation and maintenance to fully leverage its capabilities.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
Simisara J.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Education
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Sep 2023
Good product to deliver e-learning content easily
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Open edX from other similar products?
Ability to provide content customisations
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
E-learning content
What do you dislike most about this product?
Integration into our customised LMS was challenging
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Good for initial start ups and colleges
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Trustworthy
- Unique Features
- Efficient Service
Cons
- Less Effective Service
