FAQ
September 25, 2023 2023-09-26 7:54FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Get to know us better by going through our frequently asked questions. We bet you will find answers to some of the questions you might have about Edly.
Learning Management System
An LMS, or a Learning Management System, can be used by any organization regardless of its industry. Some common examples include organizations in the education sector (such as colleges, universities, and school districts), as well as other organizations like nonprofits, healthcare, government, and corporate sectors (from small businesses all the way to enterprise organizations). Learning Management Systems can also be used as stand-alone businesses. The target audience of an LMS comprises learners of the content available on the LMS. For example, for a corporation using an LMS for internal training, the target audience of its LMS would be the employee base of the organization.
To deliver top-notch eLearning services, you need an LMS packed with all the essential features. At Edly, the LMS platforms we build come with a centralized admin panel, a WordPress-powered storefront, a course authoring suite, a mobile app, learner insights, eCommerce integrations, and much more. Learn about all our features here.
LMS integrations are additions to your existing basic version of LMS that enable you to get your desired outcome from your eLearning platform. For example, eCommerce integration can help you make money from your courses.
Yes. You can earn money from your LMS platform by charging for the courses or the learning material you have on the platform. An eCommerce integration (e.g. with Stripe, PayPal, or another payment gateway) can help with payments on the platform.
Open edX
Open edX-powered LMS platforms stand apart from other LMSs for various reasons. Some notable ones include:
- Ability to white label and brand your platform and change colors, fonts, languages, and the background of microsites on your learning platform with ease.
- Custom content widgets and plugins (known as xBlocks) allow modules to be used for more than one course at a time on your eLearning platform
- As an open-source system, you can integrate tools of your choice on your LMS
- Incorporate different payment options on your platform to charge for access to your courses. Microsites on your LMS can have distinct payment options too
Open edX technology is open source which means, the code necessary to install and run the Open edX Platform on a server is free. You will, however, be bearing the cost of hosting, maintaining, supporting, and (if needed) customizing your eLearning platform.
Edly is a full-service Open edX provider: we provide Open edX Managed Hosting, Installation, Custom Solutions (i.e. integrations and customization), Course Authoring, and Instructional Design services.
Edly LMS
Monthly Active Users (MAUs) are unique users who use your platform at least once in a given month. MAUs can be less than the total number of registered users at a given time. If any user stops accessing the platform, they are no longer counted in the billing cycle.
Our model is simple and transparent. It is also extremely predictable: you know what you are paying for. The MAU count resets each month, making budgeting straightforward. You also do not pay for users who are registered on your platform but no longer access it.
Yes. Our base fee covers the minimum cost for our servers and maintenance, including all autoscaling, monitoring, and security.
We accept PayPal, cheques, as well as wire transfers. Edly SaaS is already integrated with Stripe, allowing for easy payments for your month-to-month subscription.
The standard Edly contract is a 1-year paid subscription. Subsequent discounts are available for 2 and 3-year agreements.
eLearning Business
An eLearning business facilitates online teaching and learning by providing a platform for both trainers and learners to interact online. The platform offers accessibility from anywhere in the world for a nominal cost (or can be free too).