Dive Brief:
- Open EdX, the open source platform from the Harvard- and MIT-founded MOOC provider, is now available through the Amazon Web Services Marketplace.
- The free package being offered through Amazon is a basic version of the product that provides access to more than 1,200 courses as well as software educators can use to create their own online courses.
- Educators interested in creating online course content can do so with edX software, whether their institutions provide technical support for such initiatives or not.
Dive Insight:
edX is one of the most respected platforms for massive open online courses and has helped students all over the globe access world-class curriculum from some of the most elite institutions. Availability on Amazon guarantees new eyes to the open source platform. Educators interested in creating online course content can do so with edX software, whether their institutions provide technical support for such initiatives or not.
Amazon Web Services charges for the product range from less than one penny per hour to almost $7 per hour, depending on a user’s location and usage needs.