eXe

Looking for a way to create engaging online learning content without needing to be a tech expert? eXe is a free, open source XHTML editor designed specifically for educators, teachers, and trainers. Even if you have zero experience with HTML or XML, you can use eXe to build interactive lessons, quizzes, and web pages then publish them directly to a learning management system (LMS) or straight to the web.

While there are other simplified editors out there, like Easy XML Editor, eXe stands out for its balance of power and simplicity. Born as an open source project in New Zealand, it was created to help educators who may not have deep technical skills but still want to deliver high quality digital content. With eXe, you can quickly integrate elements like true/false questions, reading activities, images, embedded websites, RSS feeds, and more all through an intuitive text editor. The program calls these elements “iDevices,” making it easy to structure your content in education friendly blocks.

Getting started is simple: download the software, install it, and launch eXe.exe. From there, you’re greeted with a clean, user friendly interface. You can copy and paste content from programs like Microsoft Word, embed images and equations without coding, and even choose from built in stylesheets to give your materials a polished look. Adding media is as easy as clicking the image gallery option and selecting your files.

In today’s fast evolving e learning landscape, tools like eXe are more relevant than ever. Whether you're moving your classroom online or creating supplemental digital resources, this editor helps bridge the gap between pedagogical knowledge and technical execution. If you want to make online learning accessible, engaging, and professional without the steep learning curve eXe is a tool worth exploring.