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edX

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RANKED #4 · TOP 10 AI LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT PLATFORMSLISTERSCORE 88.0

A massive open online course provider founded by Harvard and MIT offering university-level AI micro-bachelors and masters degrees.

Pricing from	Free
Best for	Rigorous academic credentials and university credit
Website	www.edx.org

Company facts

Founded	2012
Headquarters	US
Industries	Educational technology, Educational system
Social profiles	LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

Facilities and features

Self-serve sign-up

What stands out

The product boasts high learner satisfaction rates across its certificate programs.

“95% of learners who have completed a Professional Certificate program , 94% of MicroBachelors® program completers, and 97% of MicroMasters® program completers would recommend their program to others.”edX, own website

The product allows learners to earn transferable credits and save on tuition costs.

“Learners in the MicroMasters program typically earn up to 25% of their graduate degree in advance, saving time and tuition.”edX, own website

Strengths and trade-offs

High academic rigor backed by top global universities
Audit courses for free without paying for certificates

User interface can feel overly academic and less intuitive

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How edX ranks

#10 in Online course platforms with a free plan

How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 20; How complete its published information is 12; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; Buying information on its own site 4.

“Founded in 2012 by Harvard and MIT professors, edX offers online courses and certificates from leading institutions.”edX, own website

“Register for a free account Sign up now.”edX, own website

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Questions about edX

How much does edX cost?

Lister lists edX's pricing as: Free.

Is edX free?

Yes. Its pricing reads: Free.

Who is edX best for?

edX is best for rigorous academic credentials and university credit.

Where does edX rank?

edX is ranked #4 in Top 10 AI Learning & Development Platforms (Lister Score 88.0), #4 in Top 10 E-Learning Platforms (Lister Score 88.0), #7 in Top 10 AI Learning Platforms (Lister Score 81.0) and #10 in Online course platforms with a free plan (Lister Score 76.0).

What are the best alternatives to edX?

The closest alternatives on Lister are Coursera (#1 in Top 10 AI Learning & Development Platforms), LinkedIn Learning (#2 in Top 10 AI Learning & Development Platforms) and Udacity (#3 in Top 10 AI Learning & Development Platforms).

Where is edX based?

edX is headquartered in US, and was founded in 2012.

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