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 Moodle LMS and Course development process Creating your class Adding content to your Moodle class Managing content in your Moodle class Getting students into your Moodle class Adding Communication Tools Adding Collaborative Tools Assessment Tools Assessing your students’ progress and knowledge Train the trainers/teachers: how to use industry standard software to add variety of media to Moodle And more valuable interactive tools for teachers More on Roles and Groups Backing up, restoring and copying courses Reports, Logs and statistics