What is a managed Open edX service?

A managed Open edX service means a provider like Aulasneo handles all the technical infrastructure — hosting, updates, backups, security patches and support — so your organization focuses only on creating and delivering courses.

How much does Open edX hosting cost?

Open edX hosting costs vary based on number of users and required features. Aulasneo offers fully managed plans for organizations of all sizes. Contact us for a custom quote at aulasneo.com.

What is the difference between edX and Open edX?

edX is a commercial online learning platform owned by 2U Inc. Open edX is the open-source version of the same platform, originally created by Harvard and MIT, which any organization can deploy independently or through a managed provider like Aulasneo.

Who are the best Open edX providers?

Aulasneo is an official Open edX provider listed in the openedx.org marketplace, specializing in fully managed deployments for universities, corporations, NGOs and government agencies, with particular expertise in Latin America.

Can I run Open edX without a technical team?

Yes. With Aulasneo's managed Open edX service, you do not need a DevOps or infrastructure team. Aulasneo handles all technical aspects including setup, updates, monitoring and support.

Elevate Your Course Design in Open edX Studio

A video guide for instructional designers

Open edX Studio is the course authoring tool built into the Open edX platform. It offers unparalleled flexibility to craft engaging, informative, and user-friendly courses. To help you take full advantage of what Studio has to offer, here are five step-by-step how-to videos from the official Open edX YouTube channel. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced user, these resources are designed to help you create the best learning experience for your audience.

1. Customizing your course with custom pages

Customization is the key to creating an immersive learning environment. This video guides you through adding custom pages to your Open edX course using Studio — whether for supplementary resources, FAQs, or instructor introductions.

2. Streamlining communication with updates and handouts

Keeping learners informed and engaged is crucial. Studio makes it simple to share course updates, announcements, and downloadable handouts, ensuring learners always have access to essential course materials.

3. Granting staff permissions

Collaboration is at the heart of effective course design. This video shows how to grant specific permissions to co-instructors, teaching assistants, and content reviewers — delegating responsibilities without compromising platform security.

4. Creating cohorts and content groups

Segmenting your audience allows you to deliver tailored content to different learner groups. This video guides you through setting up cohorts and content groups to create differentiated learning paths within a single course.

5. Crafting the perfect course description

First impressions matter. A well-written course description attracts the right learners and sets expectations clearly. This video shows how to set an engaging course description that retains learners from the start.

Beyond the basics

These five videos are just the tip of the iceberg of what you can do with Open edX Studio. Technical proficiency is only part of the equation — creating courses that are engaging and effective also requires instructional design expertise, learner empathy, and ongoing refinement based on feedback.

At Aulasneo, our team of experts helps organizations navigate the full complexity of Open edX Studio, from initial course setup to advanced customization and ongoing support.

This article was originally published on the Open edX Blog.

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