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 providing 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.
Moodle hubs: You will learn how to connect multiple Moodle sites to a central MNet hub.
Mahara integration: You will learn how to set up Moodle with Mahara, a popular open source e-portfolio system that makes use of the networking functionality.
Moodle Community Hub (MOOCH): You will learn how to connect to a MOOCH and how to set up your own hub. MOOCH doesn't use MNet per se, but it offers...
