Moodle

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Open-source LMS for educators, admins and learners

About Moodle

Moodle is a fully customizable, open-source learning management system (LMS) that empowers educators and trainers to create engaging and accessible online learning experiences. The platform offers complete ownership and control over data privacy, security, and site functionality. Users can add custom branding with custom themes and leverage open-source plugins to extend the platform's capabilities.

Moodle's accessibility features ensure the platform is inclusive for all learners, with WCAG 2.1 AA compliance and a range of resources to accommodate diverse learning styles. The platform is also translated into various languages, enabling global access. For mobile learning, the Moodle App allows users to access content and submit assignments on the go or offline.

Moodle streamlines teaching and learning management with tools for enrollment, learning plan creation, grading, competency frameworks, and social learning experiences. The solution offers gamification elements, such as badges, certificates, and interactive games to engage learners. Additionally, Moodle's open-source AI plugins provide integration with cutting-edge technologies, such as ChatGPT and Azure AI.


Key benefits of Moodle

  • Teams can have control and ownership of data and how and where it’s used and stored. Integrate Moodle with a wide variety of software and build an ecosystem that supports the organization as a whole.

  • The platform allows users to create rich learning experiences with Moodle’s wide array of resources and activities that meet all eLearning needs, from fully remote learning to blended learning.

  • Extend the functionality with thousands of plugins such as add-ons for gamification and collaboration, content libraries or assessment tools.

  • Operators can streamline workflows, from managing enrollments to creating learning plans and grading work.

  • Operators can collaborate and get help from thousands of Moodle users in the Moodle community or get support from a Moodle certified service provider.

  • Committed to safeguarding data security and user privacy, security controls are constantly being updated and implemented in Moodle development processes and tools to protect against unauthorised access, data loss and misuse. Moodle can be deployed on a private secure cloud or server for complete control.

  • Supervisors can access extensive Moodle documentation and user forums in multiple languages, free content and courses shared by Moodle users across the world, as well as hundreds of plugins and add-ons contributed by a large global community.

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    Reviews

    Overall rating

    4.3 /5
    (3,365)
    Value for Money
    4.4/5
    Features
    4.3/5
    Ease of Use
    4.1/5
    Customer Support
    4.0/5

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    Angeli
    Angeli
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    • Industry: Information Technology & Services
    • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
    • Used Daily for 2+ years
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    • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

    Great software to manage my company and its personnel training!

    Reviewed on 14/11/2024

    In many cases, Moodle has made it easier to approach various issues within the firm, such as...

    In many cases, Moodle has made it easier to approach various issues within the firm, such as providing a single umbrella database for storing essential information, tracking performance improvement across the employees, and enhancing the interaction across the organizational departments. By using this software, we are able to enhance the training of our employees and also enhance efficiency of the firm.

    Pros

    The best aspect of Moodle is that it has a simple and fairly more convenient to use approach for the building of courses and communication with learners. It also has a number of potential features that enable a change in or personalization of courses to fit the company.

    Cons

    But there are times that I find myself transacting on the platform slow sometimes which can be quite annoying. Anyway, I would prefer if you could spend some effort in order to increase loading time and general response of the system.

    Response from Moodle

    Hi Angeli,

    Thank you for sharing your experience with Moodle! Customisable and easy to use are what set Moodle apart form its competitors.

    Moodle is designed to offer flexibility and adaptability to meet your organisation's unique needs. We are dedicated to improving our platform to provide the best learning experience.

    Our network of Certified Partners and Service Providers is always available to provide the best assistance and customisations for your needs. Find a partner in your region easily by visiting https://moodle.com/solutions/certified-service-providers/

    We look forward to contributing to your learning success. Thank you for choosing Moodle, and have a great day!

    Thank you,
    Moodle Team

    Catalin
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    • Industry: Information Services
    • Company size: 2–10 Employees
    • Used Monthly for 1+ year
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    • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

    Basic tool for distance learning

    Reviewed on 22/2/2024

    We used the tool since first versions, and i can say it's good enough to sustain training need for...

    We used the tool since first versions, and i can say it's good enough to sustain training need for an amount like 5-10 courses in parallel with an affordable price.

    Pros

    Affordable. Fast enough. Smooth access to courses and content.

    Cons

    Lack of graphical interface. Very hard to backend administration and also very often updates that consume a lot of time (database technology updates too often).

    Alternatives Considered

    Google Classroom and Google Meet

    Reasons for Switching to Moodle

    Because looks, works and sounds more academic than Classroom and it is an important aspect when working with adults.

    Response from Moodle

    Hi Catalin,

    We appreciate you taking the time to review Moodle. It's great to know you find Moodle useful for distance learning.

    We are continuously working on improving Moodle to deliver the best possible learning environment. To discover the new and improved features of Moodle, including changes to UX/ UI, with our latest release, please visit https://moodle.com/moodle-4/.

    If you want to customise or upscale your LMS to your organisation’s unique needs, you can contact our Moodle Certified Partners and Service Providers. Find more information here: https://moodle.com/solutions/certified-service-providers/.

    Thank you,
    Moodle Team

    Youssef
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    • Industry: E-Learning
    • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
    • Used Daily for 1+ year
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    • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

    Moodle Review

    Reviewed on 8/12/2024

    Pros

    Flexible open-source software, and highly customizable to fit various educational needs. It support collaborative learning with features like forums, quizzes, and assignment submissions, making it a comprehensive platform for educators and students alike.

    Cons

    Moodle's interface can feel outdated and overwhelming, especially for new users.

    Response from Moodle

    Hi Youssef,

    We appreciate you taking the time to review Moodle. It's great to know that you find Moodle customisable to fit various educational needs.

    We are continuously working on improving Moodle to deliver the best possible learning environment. To discover the new and improved features of Moodle, including changes to UX/ UI, with our latest release, please visit https://moodle.com/moodle-4/.

    If you want to customise or upscale your LMS to your organisation’s unique needs, you can contact our Moodle Certified Partners and Service Providers. Find more information here: https://moodle.com/solutions/certified-service-providers/.

    Thank you,
    Moodle Team

    John
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    • Industry: Religious Institutions
    • Company size: 2–10 Employees
    • Used Daily for 2+ years
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    • Value for Money
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    • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

    An Affordable and Simple LMS for Education

    Reviewed on 29/11/2024

    I've used Moodle for over 5 years now. It has been pretty easy to learn, and when used knowledgeably...

    I've used Moodle for over 5 years now. It has been pretty easy to learn, and when used knowledgeably, it can actually be a powerful software.

    Pros

    It is simple, affordable, and easy to implement.

    Cons

    It lacks some of the design appeal of competitors.

    Response from Moodle

    Hi John,

    We appreciate you taking the time to review Moodle. It's great to know you've had a positive experience managing your courses with Moodle for over 5 years.

    We are continuously working on improving Moodle to deliver the best possible learning environment. To discover the new and improved features of Moodle, including changes to UX/ UI, with our latest release, please visit https://moodle.com/moodle-4/.

    If you want to customise or upscale your LMS to your organisation’s unique needs, you can contact our Moodle Certified Partners and Service Providers. Find more information here: https://moodle.com/solutions/certified-service-providers/.

    Thank you,
    Moodle Team

    Sonu
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    • Industry: Automotive
    • Company size: 201–500 Employees
    • Used Daily for 1+ year
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    • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

    The most interesting bridge between educators and students

    Reviewed on 24/11/2024

    One of the best part of using moodle is that it can be easily accessed from any devices mostly from...

    One of the best part of using moodle is that it can be easily accessed from any devices mostly from Android and iOS and by accessing a course just on the tip of your hand makes the learning process more flexible and efficient you can get to know about whatever course you want and whenever you want. We can do the classes and exchange our notes whenever I wants.

    Pros

    Moodle is interesting platform which helps educators and students to get connected with each other and learn from each other It mainly helps teachers to provide notes, lectures, videos related to the skilled and courses which they are providing and it also gives chances to their users to interact with each other and chat with them and discuss about the topic which is going on by the educator for better understanding.

    Cons

    Although I had a great using this platform but at the same time I would like to mention that moodle has Limited courses and while learning a particular course sometimes I have felt that the education and the information available in the platform is not enough so that anybody can rely on it completely for long learning experience.

    Response from Moodle

    Hi Sonu,

    Thank you for sharing your experience with Moodle! It's fantastic to hear that our collaboration features have helped you stay connected with your peers and improved your learning experience.

    The Moodle community is a vibrant space for sharing knowledge and experiences for further enrichment, support, and engagement with others. Visit us at https://moodle.org.

    If you want to improve, customise, or expand your LMS, we encourage you to contact our Moodle Certified Partners and Service Providers, who can provide 24/7 support. Discover how they can support your needs at https://moodle.com/solutions/certified-service-providers/.
    We're here to support your continuous growth and success in every way possible.

    Warmest regards,
    The Moodle Team

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    Moodle FAQs

    Below are some frequently asked questions for Moodle.

    Moodle offers the following pricing plans:

    • Starting from: US$130.00/year
    • Pricing model: Subscription
    • Free Trial: Available

    Moodle is provided freely as Open Source software, under the GNU General Public License. Anyone can adapt, extend or modify Moodle for both commercial and non-commercial projects without any licensing fees and benefit from the cost-efficiencies, flexibility and other advantages of using Moodle. If you want to customise or upscale your LMS to your organisation’s unique needs, we provide a range of scalable, reliable, and robust hosting solutions for Moodle LMS and Moodle Workplace ranging from cloud-based affordable Standard Plans to fully hosted, Premium Solutions delivered by Moodle Certified Partners and Service Providers. Save time and resources with a MoodleCloud hosted solution. Whether you choose a fast and affordable standard plan or a premium cloud service, our hosting solutions are scalable, reliable, resilient and provide enhanced security and data protection. Plus, you get access to all Moodle’s key features that you need to drive great learning experiences.

    Moodle has the following typical customers:

    Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000

    Moodle supports the following languages:

    Arabic, Basque, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, Galician, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Kazakh, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

    Moodle supports the following devices:

    Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)

    Moodle integrates with the following applications:

    Advacheck, Ans, BigBlueButton, Element, Google Workspace, H5P, IntelliBoard, MathType, Meta for Business, Microsoft 365, Near-Life CREATOR, ReadSpeaker, SMOWL, TinyMCE

    Moodle offers the following support options:

    Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat

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