Moodle For Dummies

Since there are now nearly 35,000,000 individuals who use Moodle - a number that continues to grow as nearly 2,000 new Moodle sites are being registered each month - the evolving landscape of education requires a comprehensive publication on this revolutionary technology. Building on the formula that has allowed the For Dummies series to become the leader in instructional books, Moodle For Dummies will use simple language and fun humor to tackle the intricate world of Moodle eLearning and eTraining. While Moodle For Dummies will provide instructors of all sorts with the resources they need to maximize their Moodle experience, it does so by catering to the specific needs of teachers and business trainers. As primary and secondary schools, colleges, and businesses continue to flock to the Moodle-enabled realms of eLearning and eTraining, instructors need all the tools necessary to exploit the advantages afforded by Moodle. Written in the style that has come to define For Dummies titles, this book will provide educators with these tools while keeping readers engaged through a hands-on approach and accessible, entertaining information.The book covers:What is Moodle about?First look at MoodleLMS and Course development processCreating your classAdding content to your Moodle classManaging content in your Moodle classGetting students into your Moodle classAdding Communication ToolsAdding Collaborative ToolsAssessment ToolsAssessing your students' progress and knowledgeTrain the trainers/teachers: how to use industry standard software to add variety of media to MoodleAnd more valuable interactive tools for teachersMore on Roles and GroupsBacking up, restoring and copying coursesReports, Logs and statistics

Radana Dvorak has been involved in computer-based training since 1989. As an adjunct professor at PSU Graduate School of Education, she teaches trainers and educators how to use Moodle. She also heads a company that designs software tools.