Moodle Reviews

Pros

I have used Moodle for an organization to implement an e-learning platform. I have searched for may LMS and finally, I selected Moodle because it’s open source and very customizable for our requirements. While I am using the Moodle I can list down some pros according to my experience

- Moodle has Multilingual capability that allows users to use multi-language it was a great feature for me.
- Manage user roles and permission, You can define roles to users and manage user access
- Bulk course creation and easy to backup
- Customizable or create our own themes
- Very useful calendar to track course deadlines, meetings and many more
- Admin user can Install and disable 3rd party plugins

Cons

Though Moodle offers many features there are some things that I don’t like much. I can list a few cons of Moodle

- The learning curve is a bit higher for administration and building Moodle courses for First-time users
- If you need to customize some functionalities requires a Moodle programmer
- The look and feel a bit outdated even if you use a theme it feels like bit older
- I faced some upgrading issues it’s not that easy for me

Alternatives Considered

Google Classroom

Reasons for Switching to Moodle

Moodle is free and customizable for our needs and we can host it anywhere we want.

Pros

+ Flexibility: Moodle is open-source and can be customized to individual user and institution needs.+ Support for different teaching methods: it allows for the creation of various educational activities and resources such as quizzes, discussion forums, assignments, etc.+ Integration with other tools: Moodle can easily be integrated with other educational tools such as chat, group work tools, video hosting platforms (we used Vimeo) and file transfer systems (but has also own file repository).+ Reporting and analysis: Moodle has advanced reporting and data analysis tools that allow for monitoring student progress and adapting teaching to needs.+ Accessibility: Moodle is available both as a web application and a mobile app, allowing for access to learning from anywhere and at any time. With external plugins and themes it is WCAG compatibile.

Cons

- Learning curve: Moodle can have a steep learning curve for users who are not familiar with the platform or with e-learning in general, and it may take some time for users to become proficient in using all its features. Compared to Wiziq or WP Courseware - moodle is most complicated.- Limited design options: While Moodle does offer some customization options for its appearance, it may not be as flexible as some other learning management systems in terms of design and layout. It looks "oldish" and it is hard to find a good looking theme (with good UX/SEO/RWD/WCAG)- Limited multimedia support: Moodle may not have built-in support for all types of multimedia, such as video and audio. But there is a plenty of external plugins that may handle that.- Limited scalability: Moodle may not be the best option for large organizations or enterprises with high-traffic needs, as it may not be able to handle large numbers of users or large amounts of data. We need to do a MAJOR hosting upgrade to handle large certification groups (400-500 in the same time).- Lack of support for mobile devices: While Moodle has a mobile app, its support for mobile devices is not as comprehensive as some other LMSs. I think that better option would be PWA but im not sure how/when they will support this.- Support and maintenance: As open-source software, Moodle does not have a dedicated technical support team and users may need to rely on community forums or hire experts to help with any technical issues.

Alternatives Considered

WP Courseware, WizIQ LMS and LearnDash

Reasons for Switching to Moodle

cheap (really low TCO, including plugins and mods), open source (easy to implement our ideas - WiziQ was closed, WP Courseware too simple)

Pros

Moodle provides a reliable way to attend to classes, access learning materials, configure your classes and perform tests and assessments

Cons

Sometimes it is hard to access your user options. Mobile version could be improved.

Alternatives Considered

Google Classroom and Blackboard Learn

Pros

Moodle is pretty inexpensive, which is why we were willing to give it a try. It had quite a bit for the low cost.

Cons

Moodle has the potential to be wonderful, but there are just a number of inconsistencies that made us end up seeking a better solution. The User Interface is not terribly intuitive, leading to a number of complaints by end users. There were also quite unexpected outages or bugs that frustrated our team and students. It's just too inconsistent to rely on.

Alternatives Considered

Blackboard Learn

Reasons for Choosing Moodle

Moodle was saving us $20,000 a year to use over Blackboard.

Switched From

Blackboard Learn

Reasons for Switching to Moodle

It was inexpensive

Pros

What I liked most about Moodle was the flexibility and customization it offered. I could create courses and activities that suited my needs and preferences, and also manage them easily. Moodle also had a lot of features that were impactful for me, such as the quiz module, the gradebook, the forums, and the analytics. The product was easy to use and intuitive, and I did not have any major issues with integration with my existing business processes. Moodle helped me deliver quality online learning to my students and colleagues.

Cons

What I liked least about Moodle was the lack of customization options for the courses and the user interface. I felt that some features were missing or could be improved, such as the ability to create quizzes with different question types, to embed multimedia content in the lessons, and to track the progress and performance of the learners. I also found some aspects of the product difficult to use, such as the navigation menu, the gradebook, and the feedback system. Integration with my existing business processes was not too difficult, but it required some manual work and adjustments to make it compatible with Moodle.

Pros

Its modularity, extensive API, ease of use and flexibility.

Cons

The documentation is not up to date and it is often necessary to dive into the Moodle core to see how a particular function needs to be used.

Alternatives Considered

Docebo

Reasons for Switching to Moodle

It was highly customizable and relatively easy to develop custom functions and integrate third party software

Pros

LMS , interactive and learning features are excellent for anyone.you’ll love it .

Cons

Compliance feature, could be because I rarely use it .

Alternatives Considered

Google Classroom and Blackboard Learn

Reasons for Switching to Moodle

It’s easy to use and free everywhere in the world

Pros

as user you the mobile version is way too helpful cause it gives that flexibility for those management but also for the students users

Cons

personally it's the give download space you have, it feels so little, if there will be an improvement on that side i'm sure the majority of the users will be more than happy

Pros

Its a very sophisticated tool for online learning .It supports in many way to conduct offline courses.

Cons

It is a very standard software but there can be improvement regarding conducting self paced course.

Pros

It's is easy to use and very powerful, it make learning faster and comfortable for students.

Cons

Moodle has so many features that sometimes you feel lost.

Pros

Moodle is, hands-down, the most functional and malleable learning management system available. Moodle can do everything we want it to do.

Cons

Sometimes you have to reduce functionality to make it useful for some people. It is possible to turn off features to achieve that.

Alternatives Considered

CANVAS and Schoolbox

Reasons for Choosing Moodle

Blackboard seems to be dying. Their product is undeveloped over many years and their proposed replacement still seems to be vaporware. The costs for this system are very high and very few equivalent institutions are still using it.

Switched From

Blackboard Learn

Reasons for Switching to Moodle

In a blind test at my current institution, Moodle was favoured by users over other systems. It won out in terms of features and flexibility. It just works.

Pros

Moodle is a complete e-Learning platform for many industries. It is well-suited for Education Industry. I have implemented Moodle in the large universities and colleges in the world. Most inspiring features are
- the course section which can be grouped based on customized categories and sub-categories
- forum which can be associated with the topics at course level or at organization level
- Cohort which helps the institute to manage the batch-wise students group every year and can be promoted to next level without much manual efforts
- Question Bank which can accommodate more than 12 types of assessments and can also be integrated with other assessment management systems or plugins

Cons

There is no limitation on the features, since this is an open source application, we cannot use it for GxP contents in Life Sciences and may not comply with Banking/Insurance industries.

Alternatives Considered

Blackboard Learn and Docebo

Reasons for Switching to Moodle

Low-cost, highly flexible, scalable, robust, technical compatibility, user-friendly, no license cost

Pros

Whether you are a student, Lecturer, Employer, or Employee, Moodle has almost everything traditional Education can offer. The fact that it notifies me about my deadlines is a win, and it's almost impossible to miss out on submissions; I can easily track every step I have made through my educational journey with just one login. It also allows you to choose what you want to appear on your dashboard. And for professionals, Moodle is highly secured, allows you to be versatile and offers good Customer support.

Cons

I feel the software can be made more attractive to student. Though most people use it for educational purposes, I personally think there is still room to make it more attractive.

Pros

The fact that it is open sources is really nice. There are really endless possibilities with Moodle as a result, you just need to have the tech skills and personnel to put your vision together. The ability to customize heavily is a huge selling point for Moodle, one you don't get with many other LMSs.

Cons

This goes against my point about loving the open source nature of the platform, but there is no real support. You can work with a Moodle partner to handle technical issues for you, but this is quite expensive. Instead, I found myself spending many hours reading through forums to try and solve problems myself. Managing the hosting and updating of Moodle is tough if you do not have a strong tech team.

Alternatives Considered

CANVAS and Schoology

Reasons for Switching to Moodle

We chose Moodle because it was very affordable. We also liked that there were so many options to customize the LMS. At the time of choosing, we weren't 100% sure of what we wanted our courses to look like, so it was nice to know we had a lot of options with Moodle.

Pros

Moodle comes with power packed features that any elearning company can build upon. For any modern enterprise building on EdTech and Learning/Training domain, Moodle covers most aspects of our business.

The product itself is open source which means we do not have to pay for the software. However we were not able to go much further on our own and eventfully had to hire a vendor and consultants to customize and the costs shot up drastically!

Cons

The software definitely requires technical experts/consultants who understand it's architecture and will be able to customize or extend the features/design.

We had to hire external consultants to fix a lot of issues and not a really pleasant experience for small company like ours.

Alternatives Considered

Drupal

Reasons for Switching to Moodle

We considered drupal as an alternative as it's also open source and we can customize content. But it lacked a lot of in-built features like Moodle

Pros

We have been using Moodle for well over a decade to handle our continuing education program. It's flexible enough to generally handle most styles and formats in some way.

Cons

The overall look of Moodle has remained constant over the years. A good chunk of that is handled by the theme you implement, however, the base interface is mostly the same regardless of the theme used. Deviating from that is not a path for the timid.

Alternatives Considered

Sakai LMS and CANVAS

Reasons for Switching to Moodle

Moodle just turned out to be a better fit. The interface worked better for us, and the system requirements made it simple enough to jump in.

Pros

This software has exactly what you would expect and most likely need from an e-learning management platform. No less, no more. That means there are no weird options here and there and it is not trying to reinvent the wheel.

Cons

The user interface seems a little dated, specially when you consider a lot of the target audience are teenagers / young adults who want everything to be flashy.

Pros

As an online learning designer, Moodle is a fantastic tool because it integrates multiple options for learning and collaboration between both on and off campus students. It is incredibly flexible with a plethora of both simple and advanced features which can be integrated at a teacher’s preference, and the entire teaching experience can be run through the system. It’s agile enough to integrate with multiple external software systems so is less restrictive than some LMS systems.
The interface can be configured to suit individual institutions or teaching and allows a teacher to monitor all activity.
As a course designer, Moodle Analytics are extremely valuable because I can see exactly what parts of the course are being accessed, how often, and if they are being completed. This allows me to know if individual components of the course are beneficial to learning or if it needs changing or replacing, without the risk of violating student or institution privacy.
When working for an institution that is a Moodle partner, I like the opportunity to help shape Moodle’s future by offering submissions direct to the designers.

Cons

Whenever updates for Moodle are released (six monthly) there are always some problems with existing content, especially with non-standard features that have been designed exclusively for a course or institution. Sometimes they are not immediately evident and can cause issues during the teaching period.
Moodle is a very large, powerful system, so it can take considerable time to understand it well enough to be confident designing and teaching courses. Also, if support staff are not on hand it can be difficult to resolve issues or find ways to integrate special requests from teachers.

Pros

effective online education. The platform offers a wide range of features that help to streamline the management of online curriculum, student engagement, and communication.One of the key benefits of using Moodle is its flexibility and customization. The platform allows me to easily upload and organize course materials, create assignments and quizzes, and track student progress using the gradebook feature. Additionally, it also provides a variety of communication tools such as discussion boards, forums, and messaging, which help to facilitate collaboration and communication between students and instructors.Another great feature of Moodle is its integration capabilities. The platform seamlessly integrates with various third-party tools and services, such as Turnitin, Google Drive, and Office 365, making it easy to access and share course materials and assignments. Additionally, it also allows me to import and export data from other learning management systems, which makes it easy to migrate and reuse existing course materials.

Cons

One of the least liked features of Moodle is its navigation and layout. I have found that the platform can be difficult to navigate, especially for new users, and that it can be overwhelming to find the information you need. The layout can be cluttered and not user-friendly, which can make it hard to find specific information quickly.Another downside of Moodle is its lack of customization options for the gradebook. The gradebook is a useful tool for tracking student progress, but it's not as flexible as it could be. The options for weighting grades, setting up calculations and creating custom grading schemes are quite limited.Another thing that I dislike is the limited options for multimedia integration. Moodle allows the integration of multimedia, but the options are quite limited, which can make it difficult to create engaging and interactive course materials. Additionally, the platform can be slow to load at times, especially when there are many students in a course or when the server is under heavy load.

Pros

Moodle is a very versatile learning platform that can gather all the activities a professor needs to conducts remote learning. It can host texts, media, lessons and grade activities which give an opportunity to assess students learning as well.

Cons

Impor and export of materials to clone tasks to different courses need significative improvements.

Alternatives Considered

Blackboard Learn and Schoology

Switched From

LearnDash

Pros

1. Open-source and customizable: Moodle is open-source software, which means that it can befreely downloaded and customized to fit the specific needs of the user.2. Large community: Moodle has a large and active community of users, developers, andeducators who share resources and provide support.3. Wide range of features: Moodle offers a wide range of features such as assignmentsubmission, gradebook, quizzes, and forums that can be used to create engaging andinteractive online learning experiences.4. Accessible: Moodle is designed to be accessible for users with disabilities and it has beendeveloped to support web accessibility standards.5. Scalable: Moodle can handle large amounts of content and users, making it suitable for largeorganizations and institutions.

Cons

1. Steep learning curve: Moodle can be complex and has a steep learning curve for new users,it may take some time to learn how to use all the features and customize it to suit yourneeds.2. Limited design options: Moodle has limited design options and it may not be as visuallyappealing as some other LMS platforms.3. Limited mobile support: While Moodle is mobile-responsive, some users have reported thatthe mobile experience is not as polished as the desktop experience.4. Limited third-party integrations: Moodle has a limited number of third-party integrationscompared to other LMS platforms, which can make it difficult to integrate with other systemsand tools.5. Limited support: While the Moodle community is large and active, some users have reportedthat the support provided by the developer is limited.

Pros

Moodle is a learning management system (LMS) that is widely used by educators and students around the world. As a student, I have had the opportunity to use Moodle in several of my courses and I have been consistently impressed with its user-friendly interface and the range of features it offers.need for their coursework in one place, rather than having to search through various locations or emails to find what they need. Moodle also allows for easy communication between students and instructors, with a built-in messaging system and forums for discussion.Another great feature of Moodle is the ability to track progress and complete assignments online. Students can easily submit assignments and track their grades in real-time, which helps with organization and staying on top of coursework. Moodle also offers a range of assessment tools, including quizzes and surveys, which can be helpful for instructors to gauge student understanding and engagement.

Cons

One potential issue is that it can be somewhat time-consuming for instructors to set up and manage a Moodle course, as there are many different options and settings to consider. This can be especially challenging for instructors who are new to Moodle or who are managing multiple courses at the same time.Another potential issue is that Moodle may not be as visually appealing or intuitive as some other LMSs on the market. This can make it more difficult for some students to navigate and use, especially if they are not familiar with the interface.Finally, Moodle can be somewhat resource-intensive and may require a more powerful computer or device to run smoothly. This may be a concern for students who are using older or slower devices, as the system may be slower to load or respond. Overall, these are relatively minor drawbacks, but they are worth considering when evaluating whether Moodle is the right LMS for a particular course or program.

Pros

1. Easy to Use: Moodle's interface is user-friendly and intuitive for both students and instructors. It doesn't require any special technical skills to use the software. 2. Flexible: Moodle is highly flexible and can be customized to meet the needs of most organizations. It offers a variety of features that can be tailored to fit any organization's learning goals. 3. Cost-Effective: Moodle is open-source software, meaning it is free to use. This makes it a cost-effective option for organizations that want to use a Learning Management System without breaking the bank. 4. Secure: Moodle is secure and reliable, ensuring the safety of user data. All data is encrypted, and there are numerous security measures in place to protect against data breaches. 5. Scalable: Moodle is designed to be scalable, making it easy to add more users or features to the system as needed. It can also be used with other systems, such as Google Apps for Education, to create a comprehensive learning environment.

Cons

1. It can take a long time to set up a course in Moodle, especially if the course is large and complex.2. The cost of implementing and maintaining Moodle can be high.3. Moodle does not offer an easy way to integrate with other systems, such as third-party applications or data sources.4. Some features are difficult to find and use.

Pros

Moodle has been my go-to platform in building my own offline LMS. Since I got trained about using Moodle, I started loving it especially now that it has been a big help for us teachers to tide over distance education.

I find the features and elements of this software as excellent for developing LMS. The fact that a lot of third party applications can be integrated to it makes this application tool top of the line. Teachers need this to make the teaching and learning process much more convenient and interesting.

With Moodle, teachers can make use of multimedia tools to pique the interest of students for a more meaningful and fun way of learning their lessons.

Cons

To be honest, Moodle is the best LMS software out there. It has all the things an educator needs to integrate ICT in their instruction. However, navigating through different buttons and functions can be a little tricky that anyone who's interested to build their own LMS through this platform should undergo a tedious job of studying and learning tutorials in using it. Although, for a person like me who's not so tech-savvy, I could say that once you get the hang of it, creating your own learning system will be a breeze.

To the company, you can still intensify your customer support to make your tutorial and troubleshooting services available to Moodle LMS enthusiasts to provide ease in using this great education software. Kudos!

Pros

This is the best software to implement when you need a lot of supportive materials that can be built up over the years that give this software its edge.

Cons

Although it is very powerful in the background, it lacks everything that is style and elegance. With moodle the software is for integration of the content materials across your whole network. That makes it perfect for teachers that can produce papers and research and moodle will keep track of ever comment, and stimultae discussions and thoughts, and over the years a school will have a 'flavor' and trend of thoughts and ideas which is the goal of a good online school.