The Leading Open Source, Nonprofit Online Learning Destination.

Free courses. Anytime. Anywhere.

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EdX is the premier open source, nonprofit online learning destination and MOOC provider, offering high-quality online courses from the world’s best universities and institutions to learners everywhere. Founded by Harvard University and MIT in May 2012, edX’s mission is to democratize and reimagine education by increasing worldwide educational access and creating a culture of continuous, lifelong learning. Anyone, anywhere with a desire to learn and an Internet connection can take high-quality online courses on edx.org.

The edX Mission

• Increase access to high-quality education for everyone

• Enhance teaching and learning on campus and online

• Advance teaching and learning through research

Great Online Courses From The World’s Best Universities And Institutions.

MOST POPULAR COURSES TO DATE / ENROLLMENT

• HarvardX Introduction to Computer Science: 420,000

• LinuxFoundationX Introduction to Linux: 375,000

• UC BerkeleyX College Writing Series: 280,000

• MITx Circuits & Electronics: 275,000

• UC BerkeleyX Science of Happiness: 180,000

• UQx The Science of Everyday Thinking: 94,000

EDX FACTS

• 5M+ Learners

• 12M+ Course Enrollments

• 75+ Prestigious member institutions from around the world

• 600+ Courses

• 900,000+ Learners in self-paced courses.

• Learners from every country

• Median age of edX student: 30

• Nonprofit

• Open Source

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TOP 5 COUNTRIES

WITH STUDENT POPULATIONedX Learners

EdX’s reach extends around the world, with representation from every country on every continent. Approximately 70% of edX students come from outside of the U.S.

LEARNERS’ AGES RANGE FROM 7 TO 96. THE STUDENT BODY IS COMPRISED OF:

• Continuing learners (69%)•University age students (27%)•High school students (4%)

About edX CoursesEdX offers interactive online classes and MOOCs from the world’s best universities, colleges and organizations. EdX courses are created by our partner institutions, and cover a wide array of topics, from AP exam preparation to introductory courses and career-focused learning. Topics include biology, business, chemistry, computer science, economics, finance, electronics, engineering, food and nutrition, history, humanities, law, literature, math, medicine, music, philosophy, physics, science, statistics and more.

Verified CertificatesWhile you can enroll in all edX MOOCs for free, learners also have the option of earning a verified certificate in many edX courses. Verified certificates are a valuable addition to your academic or professional portfolio, and can be added to resumes, applications, LinkedIn profiles, or CVs.

Learn at Your Own PaceAt edX, we are continuously listening to the needs and wants of our learning community. For this reason, we now offer dozens of self-paced courses. Many of our most popular courses are now offered on the edX platform as self-paced courses which learners can begin at any time, working at their own pace. Some of our most popular self-paced courses are UC BerkeleyX Science of Happiness, LinuxFoundationX Introduction to Linux, and HarvardX Introduction to Computer Science.

30% U.S.A.

10%INDIA

4%U.K.

4%BRAZIL

4%CHINA

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“I enjoy taking edX because I can work at my own pace and learn about

things that I might not learn about at school. EdX provides me with independent

study that I can discuss with my parents at home. I can even discuss some of my learning with my older brothers and sister. I look forward to signing up to take another class soon.”- CATHERINE, 12 | USA

“This course gave me an opportunity and environment in which I could apply myself, start learning again, meet new people and all in a global context. It was perfect!”

- CORINNE | WEST INDIES

“edX’s 3-month Python course is the crown jewel on my resume. Lifelong learning is the way to go.”

- KYLE | GERMANY

“With the skills I’ve been able to develop on my own through edX, I’ve got paid internships, beating out other college kids, because they don’t usually have the same skill-sets I do when it comes to iOS app development”- AAKASH, 16 | CALIFORNIA

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College Credit with edX and ASUIn April, 2015, edX announced a partnership with Arizona State University to create Global Freshman Academy, a first of its kind collaboration that offers full university freshman level courses for credit. The partnership was established to provide an opportunity for anyone in the world to gain higher education credit.

Course Credit For Open Online CoursesBy completing the full series of eight Global Freshman Academy courses, students earn full college credit for freshman year; students will also be able to opt for taking individual courses for credit, or to transfer credits to another institution.

Learning Before PaymentStudents may decide to take a course for credit at the beginning or after they pass a course—reducing financial risk while opening a pathway for exploration and preparation for qualified students who may not otherwise seek a degree.

Cost EffectiveFreshman year credit earned through the Global Freshman Academy is a fraction of the price students typically pay.

Innovative Admissions OptionThe Global Freshman Academy’s approach is different from the traditional admissions process, eliminating such barriers to entry as standardized tests and transcripts that are part of the traditional application process.

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High School InitiativeThe edX High School Initiative, announced in September 2014, features MOOCs in a wide variety of subjects specifically geared to high school students around the world. From college readiness, high school, AP* exam preparation to introductory courses, edX high school MOOCs provide students within the U.S. and around the world the opportunity to pursue challenging, advanced coursework. Students already enrolled in AP courses in their high schools can use the new edX courses to supplement their learning with additional practice and materials. And, teachers can use the new high school course materials to augment their classroom curriculum.

White House ConnectedIn November 2014, edX joined with ConnectED, President Obama’s initiative to empower teachers to use technology in the classroom. As part of ConnectEd, edX partner universities and colleges will offer teacher professional development courses, along with courses to prepare students for AP* exams.

“The President lauded edX for making verified certificates for students taking AP courses, and for teachers who complete professional development (PD) courses, available for free.” –Edsurge

HIGH SCHOOL INITIATIVE FACTS

More than 50 courses

edX’s percentage of enrollees in our high school initiative courses that are between 14 and 19 years of age is four times higher than the percentage of enrollees across all edX courses.

More than 400,000 enrollments

Female students enrolled in the high school initiative courses is 9% higher than the percentage of female enrollees across all edX courses, helping to close the MOOC gender gap.

“I’m using Energy 101 from UT AustinX to teach a high school course. My students are absorbing and processing the material more successfully with the online component.”- PAM | CALIFORNIA

“I’m looking forward to pursuing my dream of being a computer programmer. I’ve been accepted to the MIT class of 2018, an accomplishment that would not have occurred without edX and online learning.”

- MIKE, 18 | SHENZEN, CHINA

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“Thanks to CS50x and LaunchCode, I’m now in my third week as an apprentice at Centene Corporation, a Fortune 500 company in the heathcare industry.”

–Vince, LaunchCode/edX Learner

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Advancing your Career with edXThousands of learners around the world have leveraged edX courses to add to their professional portfolios. Whether it’s learning a new skill to advance in a current position, or exploring a new subject area to move to a different career area, edX has the course to help you succeed.

Professional EducationIn October 2014, edX launched professional education courses to help better serve those learners who use online courses to advance their careers, or organizations that wish to support continuing learning for their workforce. EdX professional education courses are offered in a convenient manner, tailored to busy schedules, and reduce costly travel time and expenses for both employers and employees.

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edX and Launchcode LaunchCode is a St. Louis-based initiative that removes traditional ‘credential’ barriers for entry into developer jobs. Using edX computer science courses, they provide skills-based training to underemployed and unemployed people. LaunchCode has partnered with over 100 companies, and pairs learners with mentors to help them with their job search.

“I had a great idea. Why not use the new knowledge I gained from taking this rigorous course to further my teaching career? I petitioned the school district where I teach to approve PH207x for graduate credit.”- MARY | MASSACHUSETTS

“After I finished my two edX classes, I put those new technologies on my LinkedIn profile. I started a new job less than two months later using the new technologies that I feel in love with through edX.”

- GEOFF, 32 | NEW YORK CITY

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Partnerships with Nations

France Université Numérique / FunThe French Ministry of Higher Education announced in October 2013 the launch of France’s national MOOC and blended learning portal.

XuetangX (China)China’s newest and largest online learning portal launched in 2013, XuetangX is a MOOC and blended learning portal with courses from member universities led by Tsinghua University in Beijing.

Edraak (Jordan)Edraak, is a MOOC platform that is an initiative of the Queen Rania Foundation (QRF). The QRF is determined to ensure quality education for the Arab world.

Doroob (Saudia Arabia)A major national initiative sponsored by the Human Resources Development Fund of the Saudi Ministry of Labor, Doroob is committed to bridging the gap between education and employment.VISIT DOROOB

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800,00+ Learners

1200+ Courses On Public

Sites

120+ Open Instances

20+ Countries

130+ Colleges, Companies & Nonprofits Using Open edX Internally

14+ Languages

OPEN EDX FACTS

Open edXIn June 2013, edX made our platform open source, creating a collaborative environment where contributors worldwide work with us to develop enhancements and new features. Open edX is the open-source platform that powers edX.org, and is now available as a free and simple installation in the Amazon Web Services Marketplace. Several nations around the world have collaborated with us to use Open edX to stand up regional learning platforms to meet the needs of local learners.

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FAQSWhat Are Edx’s Completion Rates?EdX completion rates can vary from 5% up to 80% per course, depending on the course subject, whether the student is an active learner, and whether he or she is enrolled in a verified certificate or credit track. We attract learners with many different goals—from students with a traditional focus on demonstrating mastery of the course and receiving a certificate from edX, to people who enroll solely to interact with other students and expand their understanding of the world around them. For those who simply want to audit a course, a certificate or course completion may not be the desired goal.

How Does Edx Work With Universities And Institutions?EdX, the only leading MOOC provider that is a nonprofit, was founded by, and continues to be governed by, colleges and universities. We are creating a network of the world’s top schools and institutions to offer the world’s best educational experience to anyone who wants it. Our member base currently consists of the xConsortium and edX Members made up of leading global schools, nonprofits, corporations and international organizations, with more to be announced soon. In addition to developing and delivering courses on the edX platform, we work with our members to improve education both online and on campus, and to conduct research on how students learn. Universities and institutions interested in joining edX can email university@edx.org to find out more.

How Is Edx Improving On-Campus Education?MOOCs won’t replace universities, but rather enhance the quality of education by incorporating blended learning. In blended classrooms, the on-campus university course can leverage the power of MOOCs to free up classroom time for interactive collaboration and discussion, testing, and problem solving. EdX also partners with universities and institutions to use its platform to conduct research into how students learn in order to improve on-campus and online education. In Spring 2014, MIT Professor John Belcher explored the use of edX to further intensify in-class interactivity while improving out-of-class learning while teaching “Electricity and Magnetism” (MIT 8.02x). In this “flipped” classroom experiment, lectures and simulations were available online, meaning in-person class time could be dedicated to collaborative projects and discussions. Also, many assignments were submitted online with instant access to feedback. When surveyed, 95% of students said the flipped classroom style benefited their overall experience, and 92% recommended applying the approach to other physics courses.

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What Is The Edx Revenue Model?We are nonprofit, and put principle before profit, but we also understand the importance of being self-sustaining. EdX is considering or experimenting with a number of different revenue models and pilot programs to determine which are best suited for edX. These include: fees for certificates of mastery, licensing course content to other institutions, professional education, course hosting and support services to other organizations using the platform.

What Is The Future Of Edx?Up to now, quality education – and in some cases, any higher education at all – has been the privilege of the few. We see MOOCs as the great democratizer, and believe that in the future, economics, social status, gender or geography will not determine a student’s access to education or opportunity for success. We also envision a continuous education system – one that doesn’t stop after four years of college. Our vision for the future is to continue to work with universities, institutions, faculty, researchers, and students to innovate and transform education, to make education accessible to everyone, and to improve on-campus learning through research. We look forward to continuously experimenting with online education, and exploring new opportunities such as the unbundling of content and time, credit, and credentialing. We are excited to see where online learning goes in the next five, 10, 20 years and beyond.

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2015 ISIC AwardPCMag.com Editors’ Choice Boston Magazine’s Most Powerful Thought Leaders

Boston Business Journal Innovation All-Stars

Excellence in Higher Education, New England Board of Higher Education

Top 30 Technologists, Transformers & Trailblazers, Center for Digital EducationThe Boston Globe 100,

2013 Innovator of the Year

Boston’s 50 on Fire 2013 Winner presented by Bostinno

EdX has received numerous awards, recognitions and grants for its work to increase access to high quality-education for anyone, anywhere in the world.

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