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Running a Course With edX (edX)

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Running a Course With edX (edX)

Learn the fundamentals of running a course on the edX platform using edX Studio. In this course, we will introduce you to edX Studio's tools for running a course. This course is ideal for course teams interested in uncovering the nuts and bolts of running an edX course after it has been built.

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We will cover everything you need to know to successfully run your first course on the edX platform, including:

  • Starting and managing your course
  • Improving your course with analytics
  • Ending your course

If you are looking to learn how to build out an edX course, we recommend that you complete Building a Course With edX prior to taking this course to learn how to build a course in edX Studio.

What you'll learn

  • 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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