Moodle stands for Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment. It is a free open-source electronic learning software platform. Open source means developers can customize the software platform for the needs of educators that want to create online courses that are more interactive. Electronic learning is all forms of learning and teaching through electronic systems, which can be networked or not. Moodle is mostly seen as a course management system. About Moodle --This site goes into more details about Moodle.
Moodle is developed by project leader Martin Dougiamas, who started it back in the 90's. The first version came out in August 2002. The open source is GNU Public License (Note GNU doesn't stand for anything except for "GNU is Not Unix"). GNU is like UNiplexed Information and Computing System (UNIX), but it doesn't use any UNIX code. GNU is its own programming language. Another great feature of Moodle is that it can be installed on almost any Operating System.
Moodle keeps evolving as new designs are made and in turn creates new features. Some features that Moodle includes now are: Enrolment, Roles, Assignment Module, Chat Module, Choice Module, and many other features. Moodle really helps teachers in online courses, and improves the learning that a student can have through an online class. But Moodle is not just used by the school system, but also by government, healthcare, airlines, and many other area.
Overall, the future looks bright for Moodle. Looks like Moodle will always be open source, free, and ever expanding in the world.
Links:
http://moodle.org/ --Moodle's main site.Example Log-in --Moodle log in example site
http://moodle.com/ --Moodle's commercial services site
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