Frequently Asked Questions about Moodle
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MOODLE
Moodle is a part of the larger Linux ecosystem. It is an open source Learning Management System, used extensively in businesses.
Moodle stands for “Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment.” It is very popular with elearning developers and educators.
With an impressive array of features, Moodle is capable of addressing many instructional issues.
Many of our clients use Moodle, and often we get calls from people considering Moodle in their businesses.
In this blog post, I answer a few questions usually asked by our customers.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MOODLE
You don’t have to pay a license fee to work on Moodle. However there’s a cost associated with building
customized themes, training in-house staff, allocating server space and maintaining support staff.
1) WHAT’S THE COST INVOLVED IN INSTALLING AND MAINTAINING
MOODLE?
In a large organization with many users, it’s advisable to allocate in-house server space to host Moodle. But firms with shortage of trained staff or resources to handle internally, use server space
from Moodle hosted solution providers.
2) WHERE CAN WE HOST MOODLE?
Moodle supports customized themes. Depending on your need, you can go for custom look and feel or
choose an in-built Moodle theme. To develop custom themes in-house, you require trained staff familiar with HTML, CSS and relevant PHP coding.
3) DO WE REQUIRE CUSTOMIZED THEME DESIGN?
Most companies prefer to build custom Moodle modules. This helps them to create tailor-made elearning
experiences. Moreover, customized environment gives the flexibility to track courses, record data from learners and manage training/education as per your requirement.
4) WHAT IS THE NEED FOR CUSTOM-BUILT MODULES?
If you have existing IT team then they can be trained to handle software upgrades, fix issues and create
custom themes. However in most businesses, employees are already stretched with other IT
responsibilities. Before you decide on an in-house team, consider their time and reliability to offer
uninterrupted service.
5) DO WE NEED IN-HOUSE IT TEAM TO HANDLE MOODLE?
For better utilization of an LMS’ capabilities, training is recommended for end-users and
also for trainers.
6) WHAT KIND OF MOODLE TRAINING IS REQUIRED?
You can hire an expert to migrate the process quickly, effectively and on budget.
7) HOW EASILY CAN WE MIGRATE FROM A DIFFERENT LMS?
Even if you’re aware of the capabilities of a Learning Management system, it’s good to talk to
an expert on these issues:
Budget – Cost outlay for Moodle implementation Implementation time – Estimated time to set up & run the
process Support services – Training time, cost and infrastructure
support and staff
8) HAVE YOU SPOKEN TO A MOODLE EXPERT?
GET YOUR QUERIES ON MOODLE ANSWERED BY OUR EXPERTS
Our consultants can answer your questions and walk you through the benefits of implementing Moodle for LMS. Contact us today to get all answers to your queries about customized Moodle implementation in your business.
Australia :Phone: +61 (0)2 8860 9175 | Email: [email protected]
United Kingdom : Phone: + 44 (0) 2088 167 529 | Email: [email protected]
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New Zealand :Phone: +64 09 889 0328 | Email: [email protected]
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