Features
Maximize your Moodle e-learning courses by learning how to make the most of every tool, activity, and resource available to you
Detailed examples that cover how to create e-learning course activities and provide resources that will keep your students engaged
Tips and tricks for configuring Moodle administration settings to meet the needs of your school or organization
Realize the potential of developing online courses using Moodle with comprehensive video demonstrations
Dynamic course topics covering everything that you need to know in order to customize the Moodle front page, use administration settings, and build interactive e-learning courses
Learning
Learn about Moodle's potential and how to get started with an overview of various hosting and installation options
Setup your Moodle site and make it available to users after it’s been installed on a web server
Create course sites and make them available by enrolling students and assigning teachers
Make static resources such as files or web pages available to your learners
Produce more interactive e-learning courses with course materials such as quizzes, lessons, and SCORM tutorials
Encourage student collaboration with social activities such as forums, wikis, and blogs
Evaluate student performance by customizing the Moodle gradebook and tracking participation
Learn about available resources from the Moodle community that will help you take Moodle to the next level
Everything you need to know, demonstrated and elaborated in detail with options and alternatives
About
Moodle, the leading open source learning management system, makes it possible for schools and organizations to provide cutting edge online education. Using Moodle, teachers and corporate training managers can bring learning to the student’s desktop with web-based courses consisting of interactive activities, resources, and social interaction.
Moodle Course Development will show you how to teach online using Moodle through a series of informative and incredibly detailed video screencasts. Learn how to make the most out of Moodle by following along with detailed video demonstrations covering how to configure and use Moodle’s features to create an e-learning site designed to meet your learner’s needs.
Moodle Course Development introduces you to some essential Moodle tools, tips, and tricks; and walks you through built-in features that allow you to enhance your teaching.
We'll begin with everything you need to know about Moodle's installation options, and then show you how to configure administration settings[/color] in order to meet the needs of your school or organization. Once your site is configured, you will learn how to use all of the key features that help you to make the most out of Moodle.
By the time you complete the Moodle Course Development video course you’ll be able to create an e-learning site that will enhance your teaching and provide a better learning experience for your students.
Style and Approach
Packt video courses are designed to cover the breadth of the topic in short, hands-on, task-based videos. Each course is divided into short manageable sections, so you can watch the whole thing or jump to the bit you need. The focus is on practical instructions and screencasts showing you how to get the job done.
Moodle Course Development will show you how to teach online using Moodle. Learn how to make the most out of Moodle by following along with detailed video demonstrations covering how to configure and use Moodle’s features to create an e-learning site designed to meet your learner’s needs.
