Moodle
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Screenshot of a Student's My home page from the Mount Orange demo site moodle.org/demo
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| Original author(s) | Martin Dougiamas |
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| Developer(s) |
Martin Dougiamas Moodle HQ Moodle Community |
| Stable release |
3.2.0 / December 5, 2016
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| Repository | github |
| Written in | PHP |
| Operating system | Cross-platform |
| Type | Course management system |
| License | GPLv3+ |
| Website | moodle.org |
Moodle is a free and open-source software learning management system written in PHP and distributed under the GNU General Public License. Developed on pedagogical principles, Moodle is used for blended learning, distance education, flipped classroom and other e-learning projects in schools, universities, workplaces and other sectors.
With customizable management features, it is used to create private websites with online courses for educators and trainers to achieve learning goals. Moodle (acronym for modular object-oriented dynamic learning environment) allows for extending and tailoring learning environments using community sourced plugins.
Moodle was originally developed by Martin Dougiamas (Along with Alejandro Fish) to help educators create online courses with a focus on interaction and collaborative construction of content, and it is in continual evolution. The first version of Moodle was released on 20 August 2002. Nowadays the Moodle Project is led and coordinated by Moodle HQ, an Australian company of 30 developers which is financially supported by a network of eighty four Moodle Partner service companies worldwide. Moodle's development has also been assisted by the work of open-source programmers.
Moodle as a learning platform can enhance existing learning environments. As an E-learning tool, Moodle has a wide range of standard and innovative features such as calendar and Gradebook. Moodle is a leading virtual learning environment and can be used in many types of environments such as education, training and development and in business settings.
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