Moodle3.11+: Open-source learning platform by Miri Infotech.
Miri Infotech | 3Linux/Unix, Amazon Linux 2016.03.03 - 64-bit Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
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MOODLE just gets better!
What do you like best about the product?
I've been recommending MOODLE as the standard for open source course management systems for several years. I'm also a user, though not using the very latest version.
As a non-technical person, I've found MOODLE easy to install and configure, easy to use to build courses and great in helping to assess knowledge, through the in-built quiz engine.
Let's be clear, though, this is a course management system, NOT an application for creating e-learning. It;s a library, in which categories and courses can be created, holding documents in almost any form (including audio/video/PDF etc). It also makes it easy to create collaborative tools (e.g. course forums). It does this very well indeed, and I believe that a new user (course designer) could start working creating courses in MOODLE with very minimal training.
MOODLE has been going for years, and has (probably) the largest global support of any CMS. Much of that support network is informal, though there are MOODLE experts offering added value services (hosting, support etc) that are worth considering.
As a non-technical person, I've found MOODLE easy to install and configure, easy to use to build courses and great in helping to assess knowledge, through the in-built quiz engine.
Let's be clear, though, this is a course management system, NOT an application for creating e-learning. It;s a library, in which categories and courses can be created, holding documents in almost any form (including audio/video/PDF etc). It also makes it easy to create collaborative tools (e.g. course forums). It does this very well indeed, and I believe that a new user (course designer) could start working creating courses in MOODLE with very minimal training.
MOODLE has been going for years, and has (probably) the largest global support of any CMS. Much of that support network is informal, though there are MOODLE experts offering added value services (hosting, support etc) that are worth considering.
What do you dislike about the product?
In older versions, customising the rather bland look/feel of MOODLE has been through trial and error. Later versions do seem to make simple customising (changing colours, adding a logo) easier, though I do not know if this improvement applies to all themes or just some (you'll have to find that out yourself!).
That said, anyone with experience of developing CCS (cascading style sheet) files should be able to work out most theme customisations.
That said, anyone with experience of developing CCS (cascading style sheet) files should be able to work out most theme customisations.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
MOODLE is open source so "free" (though use of added value suppliers creates cost) - so one of the major benefits of MOODLE is cost reduction.
However, taking this as a given, I have found MOODLE to be able to change the way organisations think of e-learning, and adap current programmes to include pre and post-course work through MOODLE that engages and then continues to engage (and assess) learning and it's application. I've also used MOODLE as part of the recruitment process, whereby we encourage new candidates to work through some context-setting materials and do some entry quizzes prior to the interview. This has helped noend in terms of enabling early filter-ins and filter-outs of candidates.
However, taking this as a given, I have found MOODLE to be able to change the way organisations think of e-learning, and adap current programmes to include pre and post-course work through MOODLE that engages and then continues to engage (and assess) learning and it's application. I've also used MOODLE as part of the recruitment process, whereby we encourage new candidates to work through some context-setting materials and do some entry quizzes prior to the interview. This has helped noend in terms of enabling early filter-ins and filter-outs of candidates.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
If you have PHP experience in-house, deploy using your internal IT support.
Otherwise, consider a third-party vendor (lots available at moodle.com)
Small installations are possible through Fantastico or Softlicious automated script installers, though using these rarely gives the optimised configuration (but usually sufficient to be able to demonstrate and use MOODLE with small numbers of enrolled delegates/students).
Don't underestimate the amount of bandwidth the Chat module takes. I recommend not using this module following a Fantastico or Softlicious automated script installation.
Otherwise, consider a third-party vendor (lots available at moodle.com)
Small installations are possible through Fantastico or Softlicious automated script installers, though using these rarely gives the optimised configuration (but usually sufficient to be able to demonstrate and use MOODLE with small numbers of enrolled delegates/students).
Don't underestimate the amount of bandwidth the Chat module takes. I recommend not using this module following a Fantastico or Softlicious automated script installation.
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What do you like best about the product?
Nothing. It is awful. Not user friendly a--nd I'm a long time user of Sakai system, which is VERY bloated, but Moodle is worse!
What do you dislike about the product?
Everything. It is clunky, bloated, time consuming, not user-friendly at all, and does not do what I need it to do. I want a clear grade book screen, but I cannot get that. It does not show points total IN the grade book, you have to change screens to see a total. I cannot grade word documents in the program--I have to download each and every one! Blackboard is SOO much easier and better organized. The grade book in Blackboard is intuitive. In Moodle, I cannot see what needs to be be graded from one common place. Instead, you have to go into each and every class separately, grade each item (by download cause you cannot grade in the program) then upload each single file back to the student. When I create assignments, there are 3 (!!!) places where I have to designate dates open/closed! I hate using Moodle....I will work diligently to influence higher ups to abandon it and use Blackboard or Desire2Learn, both of which are clean and much more usable.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
no benefits
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Don't. Avoid it like the plague. Use Blackboard or Desire2learn--both of which are much easier to use.
Moodle
What do you like best about the product?
I like that Noodle can automatically grade hundreds of assignments at once and that the program will link to the district grade book as well!
What do you dislike about the product?
Sometimes Moodle won't link grades to my grade book. The program also loads pages really slowly.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Planning and assessing curriculum has been made easier through the use of Noodle.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Make sure that it is supported by the school or district.
Moodle review
What do you like best about the product?
Flexibility, responsive design, very quick turn around time for updates. Moodle offers easy extensibility and adaptability to institutional needs being an open-source software. Availability of numerous plugins from the Moodle community for almost every business need to implement a Learning Management System
What do you dislike about the product?
Nothing in specific. Integration with LTI tools
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Integrated Learning Management System for Higher education and corporates.
Great LMS, my favorite LMS that I've used so far
What do you like best about the product?
The layout and design of the LMS is very clean and appealing to the eye. It is very easy to organize course content, the tools are very easy to use, and it offers a lot of ability to add new and custom tools/applications/LTI's to your courses.
What do you dislike about the product?
The gradebook has some items that come standard and are not able to be removed, which have been requested to be removed by our faculty members.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We are using this platform to design and build courses.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
It is a great product, easy to use/build, and the students using Moodle have had very little complains when it comes to aspects of the LMS.
Great tool for teachers
What do you like best about the product?
Moodle allows you to give your students (or colleagues) access to documents from anywhere they have internet, it allows you to create review activities and games for your students and has excellent quiz and testing capabilities.
What do you dislike about the product?
Getting use to editing in Moodle can be tricky. The quiz and testing software do not allow you to download a printable copy of quizzes or tests, which can be problematic if there is limited internet capability.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The problems solved include students having access to documents outside of school and the grading of quizzes and tests made easier.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
It can be time consuming to start the set-up, but the time is paid back ten-fold
Difficult to Navigate with Changes Made in the Last Year
What do you like best about the product?
At this time, there is very little I like about Moodle.
What do you dislike about the product?
In the past year, Moodle has completely changed its appearance and I greatly dislike the changes made. It is now very difficult to find what one is looking for on the site. Additionally, items are "hidden" and require multiple mouse clicks to access. Very aggravating!
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Our students and professors are still able to communicate with one another and manage assignments/grades; however, with recent changes, these processes have become increasingly difficult and convoluted.
moodle class
What do you like best about the product?
I like how easy it makes grading assignments and how I can give students awards on their grades
What do you dislike about the product?
It is difficult to input math equations and for students to type numerical answers other than whole numbers or decimals
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I try to make grading easier for myself and moodle gives me that option
Versatile and reliable LMS with strong community support
What do you like best about the product?
Moodle has a strongly supportive user-community that provide solutions for an enormous range of practical teaching and elearning purposes.
What do you dislike about the product?
A typical Moodle screen has many interface elements that are not part of the lesson: it is easy for learners to be distracted from the content.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Delivering course content and assessment activities to classes of university students, running discussion and social construction of knowledge, collecting assignments and online examinations, grading and distributing feedback, analysing cohort performance.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Join the Moodle community at moodle.org for fantastic support from users in many roles, organisations, countries, languages.
Nice for elearning
What do you like best about the product?
The tool brings a lot of templates and information ready to customize. But if that doesn't fit for you, you can customize as you wish. It is really simple. Once you understand how to complete each form, you can develop a very nice eLearning site.
What do you dislike about the product?
Too many text, not so many place for pictures or animated gifs. I would definitely improve that.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
eLearning site for Customer Service Representatives. It is a very dynamic environment so I can easily update trainings and learnings from the site.
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