CourseArc Reviews & Product Details

CourseArc makes developing courses quick and easy. They have pre-built 'blocks' for easily adding different types of content (text, video, flashcards, quizzes, etc.). They also have custom savable boilerplates for frequently used page layouts. This allows for a consistent look and feel throughout all courses.

I utilize third-party interactive learning tools built with jQuery that I was originally having difficulty embedding directly into Canvas. However, CourseArc makes it extremely easy to include javascript libraries and custom css. This has made courses much more interactive and dynamic. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

At this point in time CourseArc is a fairly new product that's still working on adding features and enhancing workflows. CourseArc integrates with LMSs through LTI, but the integration isn't as seamless as I would hope. Submitting assignments, taking graded quizzes, and participating in discussions requires the student to leave the CourseArc environment and work directly with the LMS. Depending on the course structure, this could break the flow of the course and cause some frustrations with students. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

CourseArc is a thoughtful, easy to use application for developing interactive course content that supports instructional design and pedagogical principles. The Blackboard integration is seamless and its branding tools allow infinite combinations to support multiple departments and projects. Role-based privileges also allow varied levels of staff and faculty involvement to ensure quality assurance throughout the content creation, approval, and deployment process. The developers are very responsive to ideas, however, and quickly create new integrations to support your needs. One idea I had was generated within 48 hours, and it's become an important part of my content process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There seem to be a few extra workflow steps involved with creating content blocks and uploading files (vs. drag & drop with other apps) but it's very easy to get into a rhythm when using CourseArc to forget that part of the process and get into a zone when developing modules. Some of the interactive content could use some prompts to let users know if there are character limitations when entering content. I would love gradebook integration, but this is more a limitation on the LMS tools than CourseArc itself. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

CourseArc has easy to use templates and settings that have allowed us to cut development time while providing an easy-to-use interface for our teacher-developers. We are using the LTI feature to connect to Canvas and the pages display seamlessly within content pages. You should also check the free instructional design module! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The product is still growing so doesn't have every single template that you will need right away. However, the developer has been very responsive to add / modify blocks as needed. Assessment and tracking are both still emerging. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like everything about CourseArc. It’s very intuitive, interactive, collaborative, and affordable. CourseArc is the best course development software I've ever used (and I’ve used a lot of tools available on the market). There is literally no learning curve, so SMEs can easily take their content and plug it into templates in a matter of minutes. Unlike many other eLearning tools that claim to be Section 508-compliant, with CourseArc I am able to design truly accessible eLearning courses. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There is not much to dislike about CourseArc, if anything. The tool is amazing and capable of many functions. I am so glad I found it! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.