Synopsis "Moodle 3 E-Learning Course Development - Fourth Edition"
A complete guide to course development and delivery using Moodle 3.xKey FeaturesGet the best out of the Moodle 3 framework to ensure successful learningCreate third-party plugins and widgets and secure your course efficientlyDevelop your first Moodle VR app using the Moodle VR toolsetBook DescriptionMoodle is a popular Learning Management System (LMS) that is easy to install and use, but the challenge can be in developing a learning process which maps objectives to content and assessments. This Moodle book will help you to do just this, leveraging its power and guiding you through building integrated and effective courses in a practical way.This updated edition will show you how to add static learning material, assessments, and social features such as the forum-based instructional strategy, a chat module, and forums to your courses so that students can reach their full learning potential. You'll even learn how to create and integrate third-party plugins and widgets in your Moodle app, implement site permissions and user accounts, and ensure the security of content and test papers. Next, you'll implement PHP scripts that will help you create customized user interfaces (UIs) for your app. Later, you'll understand how to create your first Moodle VR e-learning app using the VR learning experience that Moodle 3 has to offer. Whether you want to support traditional class teaching or lecturing, or provide complete online learning and distance e-learning courses, this book will prove to be a powerful resource as you use Moodle.By the end of this Moodle development book, you will have explored the decisions and design considerations, and learned the techniques involved in developing successful courses.What you will learnUnderstand how Moodle works and how it supports your teaching strategiesInstall Moodle on your computer and navigate easilyExplore the different learning features in MoodleMonitor how learners interact with your site using site statisticsDiscover how to add multimedia content to your siteAllow students to enroll themselves or invite other students to join a courseWho This Book Is ForThis book is for anyone who wants to get the best out of Moodle and develop useful courses. If you're a beginner, this book will be a helpful guide to understand how the software works and explore great ideas to start creating your first course. Experienced Moodle users will also find powerful insights into developing successful educational courses in this book. Some experience of working with e-learning systems will be beneficial to grasp the concepts covered in the book effectively.Table of ContentsA Guided Tour of MoodleInstalling MoodleConfiguring Your SiteCreating Categories and CoursesResources, Activities, and Conditional AccessAdding ResourcesAdding Assignments, Lessons, Feedback, and ChoicesEvaluating Students with QuizzesGetting Social with Chats and ForumsCollaborating with Wikis and GlossariesRunning a WorkshopGroups and CohortsExtending Your Course by Adding BlocksFeatures for Teachers
