The Moodle content
The content that is created and uploaded by your course creators or front page designers will have an impact on the performance of your system. While you cannot dictate what learning sources are added to Moodle, the following pointers can provide explanations if certain aspects within courses behave sluggishly or users on slower Internet connections experience difficulties accessing learning materials.
Content creation
Moodle is significantly slower when run in the editing mode. Unless you or any other user is not modifying any content, it is recommended that you turn editing off as it puts less strain on the system.
Some content is created quicker in a separate standalone application, such as web development tools, word processors, or SCORM editors, as opposed to the built-in Moodle tools.
Content volume
The amount of content within a course can cause problems for student access, especially when loaded via a mobile device over a cellular connection. While each resource and...