This chapter introduced edX as both a MOOC platform and an organization, while helping you understand its potential and purpose. We reviewed our role and responsibilities as an edX instructor, discovering best practices in the process.

You were guided through the process of signing up for edX, creating an Studio account, and taking the first steps towards creating your first course. You learned about the characteristics of a typical edX course and were also shown an example of a more customized edX class.

In Chapter 2, Planning the Curriculum, we will move from ideas to action and begin the curriculum development process. Starting with a Course Matrix—a recommended administrative tool you can use to map your curriculum—we will tackle the tasks necessary to plan and prepare the curriculum for our course.