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SAME PLACE AS IN 2022

Moodle is an open source learning platform for K12, higher education and workplace training.

Website: moodle.org
Cost: Free. Open source
Availability: Download

Rankings in the previous surveys:

2022: 39 2021: 38 2020: 36 2019: 50 2018: 42 2017: 35 2016: 27 2015: 15
2014: 12 2013: 11 2012: 11 2011: 8 2010: 10 2009: 14 2008: 9 2007: 12

Comments on Moodle in 2023

“As far as learning management systems/virtual (digital) learning environments are concerned, I am quite ‘agnostic’. Nevertheless, I use Moodle as a teacher for more than ten years now. I do use other learning management systems as well, like yOUlearn at the Open University in the Netherlands (based on Liferay), aNewSpring (sometimes), Canvas and recently itslearning. I will use this latter LMS more intensively this year because I am project leader of its implementation at Graafschap College. The reason is that I mention Moodle as an example of an LMS/VLE is that a lot of people declared that the LMS/VLE is dead. This declaration is about 15 years old. However, the LMS/VLE is like Mark Twain. The report of its death is an exaggeration. Moodle has been in existence for many years and is still the most widely used digital learning environment. It is a bit like a Swiss army knife with attractive functionalities and a lot of configuration possibilities. That is a strength and a pitfall as well.’ Wilfred Rubens, Netherlands 2023

“I have been able to access online classes through Moodle. It is very helpful to be able to do Online Learning.” Mary, K12 teacher, US

“Moodle is great as a learning management system, sometimes a bit overwhelming. I especially love the moodlebox for the raspberry pi, which allows you to run your learning environment in your own WLAN even where there is no internet connection available.” Daniela Roth, Software developer/teacher, Germany, 2023

“Moodle Workplace is an easy to implement LMS” Jeroen Smedeman, E-Learning Professional, Netherlands, 2023

Previous comments on Moodle

“It may not be as fancy as other LMSs, but Moodle is solid and has proven to meet our needs. The fact that it is open source is even better.” Online instruction specialist, USA, 2022

“Although it pains me to mention it, Moodle is a key platform for my organisation as a Member Association that is responsible for Professional Standards and Education (not a school, college or university).” Rebecca Slingo, General Manager Learning, Australia, 2022

“it is open it is improving” Germany, 2022

“As far as learning management systems/virtual (digital) learning environments are concerned, I am quite ‘agnostic’. Nevertheless, I use Moodle as a teacher for more than ten years now. Several organizations, I work for, are using Moodle. I do use other learning management systems as well, like yOUlearn at the Open University in the Netherlands (based on Liferay). The reason is that I mention Moodle as an example of an LMS/VLE is that a lot of people declared that the LMS/VLE is dead. This declaration is more than 10 years old. However, the LMS/VLE is like Mark Twain.  The report of its death is an exaggeration. Moodle has been in existence for many years and is still the most widely used digital learning environment. It is a bit like a Swiss army knife with attractive functionalities and a lot of configuration possibilities. That is a strength and a pitfall as well.” Wilfred Rubens, E-Learning Advisor, Netherlands, 2021

“It’s a very flexible (if slightly clunky) platform and FREE. Improving all the time” Digital Learning Developer, UK, 2021

“We can’t live without an LMS now – this one has reasonable costs, and huge functionality (And extendability)” Brian Mulligan, Head of Online Learning Innovation, Ireland, 2021

“Not so user friendly… Community of users is growing Meets linguitic needs (non English speakers)” Christine Semard, Distance Learning Specialist, Canada, 2021

“As a teacher I store all my course materials and activities there” Ela, Lecturer, Lithuania, 2021

“I use Moodle as a teacher for more than ten years now. Because the course, that I work for,  uses Moodle. I do use other learning management systems as well.  In 2020 I  used Brightspace and ofcourse yOUlearn an the Open University in the Netherlands (based on Liferay). The reason is that I mention Moodle as an example of an LMS/VLE is that a lot of people declared that the LMS/VLE is dead. This declaration is more than 10 years old. However, the LMS/VLE is like Mark Twain.  The report of its death is an exaggeration. Moodle has been in existence for many years and is still the most widely used digital learning environment. It is a bit like a Swiss army knife with attractive functionalities and a lot of configuration possibilities. That is a strength and a pitfall as well.” Wilfred Rubens, Netherlands, 2020

“Also an open source tool with many possibilities thanks to the large range of plugins. Moodle is our gateway to all materials (learning pathways with Xerte, H5P integration, timetables, parental communication, …” Katrien Bernaerts, coordinator Toll-net, Belgium, 2020

“Used in a couple of different contexts this year as a hub for learning where an LMS model still makes sense.” Ian Gardner, Online Learning and Development Coordinator, Switzerland, 2020

“Moodle is our LMS, it is open source & has a world wide community that assist in its ongoing development.” Steve Batchelder, Learning and Development Officer, UK

“An OK application but it is a little clunky when you put it up against the opposition” Academic Leader, UK, 2020

“I basically do not learn via a Moodle platform, but we use it to deliver our content and courses, and so it is important for me, too.” Learning Consultant, Germany, 2022

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