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Moodle 3 Administration, Third Edition

You're reading from   Moodle 3 Administration, Third Edition An administrator's guide to configuring, securing, customizing, and extending Moodle

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Product type Paperback
Published in Feb 2016
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ISBN-13 9781783289714
Length 492 pages
Edition 3rd Edition
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Table of Contents (19) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Moodle Installation FREE CHAPTER 2. The Moodle System 3. Courses, Users, and Roles 4. Course Management 5. User Management 6. Managing Permissions – Roles and Capabilities 7. Moodle Look and Feel 8. Moodle Plugins 9. Moodle Configuration 10. Moodle Logging and Reporting 11. Moodle Security and Privacy 12. Moodle Performance and Optimization 13. Backup and Restore 14. Moodle Admin Tools 15. Moodle Integration 16. Moodle Networking A. Configuration Settings Index

Chapter 16. Moodle Networking

Moodle provides a unique functionality that lets you network multiple Moodle sites. This is useful in a number of contexts—for example, when you want to share resources with other VLEs, partner with another organization, or have a multi-campus setup where each site has its own Moodle setup.

After viewing an overview of Moodle Networking, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Networking prerequisites and security: You will learn which networking components are required and how security is guaranteed.
  • Peer-to-peer networks: You will learn how to link two Moodle sites. This feature also works with Totara, a commercial Moodle distribution for enterprise use.
  • Moodle hubs: You will learn how to connect multiple Moodle sites to a central MNet hub.
  • Mahara or Totara Social integration: You will learn how to set up Moodle with Mahara, a popular open-source e-portfolio system that makes use of its networking functionality. This feature also works with...
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