Overview
The Open edX platform is an open source learning management system (LMS) built on top of the Python-based Django web framework. It is a popular platform for hosting MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) as well as smaller classes and training modules.
This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at developers who wish to customize and extend an online course based on the Open edX platform.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Set up the necessary development environment to start developing.
- Understand the Open edX architecture, tools, and development process.
- Build, test and deploy new applications and services to extend the richness of an Open edX course.
- Integrate existing web, desktop, and mobile applications and content into an Open edX course.
- Track, monitor and analyze the activity and performance of an Open edX service or application.
Format of the Course
- Interactive lecture and discussion.
- Lots of exercises and practice.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Requirements
- Python programming experience
- Javascript programming experience — Optional
Audience
- Developes
Course Outline
Introduction
- Open edX vs Moodle
Overview of Open edX Component Architecture
Preparing the Development Environment
Installing and Configuring Open edX
Building a Component with XBlock
Adding External Content with LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability)
Interacting with the Core Platform Using Open edX ReST APIs
Building an Application
Testing and Debugging the Application
Internationalizing the Code
Authenticating Users
Developing a Custom JavaScript Application — optional
Developing a Micro-frontend Application (MFE) with React — optional
Deploying an Application to Production
Integrating a Desktop Application with Open edX
Integrating a Mobile Application with Open edX
Tracking, Monitoring and Analyzing Application Activity
Troubleshooting
Joining the Open edX Community
Summary and Conclusion