1. Abstract
EDX provides interactive online lessons and MOOCs of the best universities and colleges in
the world. You can take online courses of MITX, Harvard, Berkeley, UTX, many other
universities here. Topics include biology, business, chemistry, computer science, economics,
finance, electronics, engineering, food, nutrition, history, humanities, law, literature,
mathematics, medicine, music, philosophy, physics, science, statistics and more. EDX is a non-
profit Internet initiative created by the founding partners of Harvard and the Massachusetts
Institute of technology.
Introduction
In EDX, we believe in the highest quality education, eitheronline or in the classroom.
EDX was created for students and institutions that seek to transform themselves through the
latest technology, innovative teaching methods, and rigorous courses.
Through our institutional partners and consortium, along with members of the global leader
in another area, we provide the best higher education online, and provide an opportunity for
anyone who wants to accomplish, thrive and grow.
Our goals are beyond the sessions and content. We are committed toresearch that will allow
us to understand how students learn, how technology can transform the face of education,
teachers teaching on campus and beyond.
As innovators, experimenters, and we want to share what we discover. EDX platform is
available as open source. By conducting and disseminating research on how students learn,
we contribute to enable and inspire teachers all over the world, and promote successful
learning.
Our aim is to become the leading resource for learners and learning throughout the world by
staying focused on goals and principles stipulated when forming EDX:
Our goals
Expanding access to education for all
Promoting education and learning on campus and online
2. Advance learning through research
Our principles
No profit
Open source platform
Collaborator
Financially sustainable
How it works:
Real classes
As ofMaterial science to the art ofTechnology,Offers EDXsimply the bestChapters from the
best professors and universities.
An amazing experience
From our point ofResearch institution for your touch we help you learning through cool tools,
videos and Labs-like game, such as our 3D virtual molecule building.
On your schedule
Take EDXCourses inOwn pace,At home or in a cafe.Earn your certificate of completion, or just
the check, of course.We have a "row" virtual open 24/7 and accept everyone.
Meet new friends
Using the latest inPeer-to-peerSocial learningTools and communication with smartPassionate
people,Just like you, from all over theWorld.
How to Become an EDX student?
It’s easy...
Find your new course
Review and choose
Become an EDX student
Start studying and have fun
3. Services offered by EDX:
Vocational education
Advance your career. Stand out in your field. Learn the latest information on critical
topics such as innovation, energy, medicine and cyber security professors in the best
institutions in the world, including the Sloan School of management, Rice University
and the Delft University of technology.
How vocational education courses structured?
Designed for vocational education courses for EDX professionals, offering interactive
online learning in a comfortable and cost-effective way while suited in the schedules
of busy. Usually training for a few days to several weeks. The course content will be
targeted to a specific industry or skill set, with a focus on learning and hands-on
scenarios from the field.
All courses are fee-based; with specific duties vary of course. Many courses offer
students pursuing education or vocational education and credit all courses offer
students verify the certificates of achievement.
Earn a certificate from one of the X-Series major world:
Some schools offer a certificate upon completion of the X-Series and pass a series of
courses in a particular subject. Make a real breakthrough X-Series. It indicates the
level of achievement that you can use to advance yourcareer or just to convince
yourself. Requirements vary for each organization, but generally you should take and
obtain a certificate verifying completion of each session, as set out by the school.
Basics of EDX:
Who can take the cycle of EDX? How can I subscribe?
EDX courses open to everyone *. All you need is access to a computer with a current browser;
connect to the Internet, and of course, the desire to learn.
To participate, create an account and then registerEDX for the session of your choice. Select
Register now to get started. Unless a certificate verification and registration is free!
* Sorry, because of an executive order issued by President Obama and learners of the Crimea
in the Ukraine will not be able to register for courses in the field of edX.org at present. EDX
has applied for a license from the United States Office of foreign assets control to allow us to
4. offer courses for these learners. We deeply regret the u.s . Government that we have to
prevent these learners, we are working hard to rectify the situation as soon as possible.
What is the cost to take a course?
With the exception of professional courses, free courses for all EDX. Some courses have fees
for certificates of verification but free to check.
And courses only in English?
Most EDX courses in English. Some courses offered in other languages with English subtitles.
And there are only a few in the other languages. And will include more languages in the
future. Please review the page path as to determine which offers languages.
Courses:
When to start my course and/or the end?
You can find the start date and duration of each session on a page description of the track. If
you are a registered course, you will also see the date began in the dashboard. Turn may
begin at any time throughout the day on the date of its inception. If the course is not
available immediately, please check back later in the day. The timing is flexible. You do not
need to log exactly when the course begins.
How much work I have to do to pass my course?
Usually include the expected hours of study required for each session on the course
description page. If not listed, please refer to the syllabus or course Forum discussion you
when you begin your studies.
How can I meet/find other students?
All courses have EDX discussion forums where you can chat with and help other students
within the framework of the code of honor. In addition, there is the EDX Meetups around the
world. Check out our global. You can also "like" EDX in Facebook, Google + us service, or
follow us on Twitter EDX online.
5. How can I talk with professors and classmates and lecturers?
The discussion forum is the best place to access the teaching team EDX for your class, just
post your questions. We do our best to reply as quickly as possible.
Get ready for College Prep and AP * exam:
Grades in college preparatory courses, such as Advanced Placement ® are among the
most important factors in college admissions. To help students succeed in high school
and getting ready for College, EDX offers more than 40 high school courses at the top
universities.
More than 40 high school courses, AP * exam preparation:
Covering topics ranging from mathematics, science, English, history, and EDX courses
students all over the world are preparing for College and AP exams or extension AP
courses. Teachers can also use new materials of course high school curriculum to
increase their ranks. Take any track for free, or pay for a verification certificate to
share with teachers or college admissions.
Advanced and AP are registered trademarks of the College Board, which was not
involved in the production of, and does not believe the offers.
Earn your certificate verification EDX and share them with the world
Sometimes you want to take and pass the course just for the sheer joy of learning something
new. But sometimes you need to complete the course get a better job, or promotion, or to
include in the application of College.
EDX launched a certificate verifying completion to help you with this. Employers and schools
they want evidence of what you have achieved, sometimes in an online course. Verification
certificate of completion as evidence.
6. Schools and Partners
EDX offers the highest quality courses from institutions who share our commitment to
excellence in teaching and learning.
www.edx.org