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==What is MOOCH?==
==What is Moodle.net?==
[[File:moodle.net search.png|thumb|Moodle.net search for courses]]
[http://moodle.net Moodle.net] (previously known as MOOCH) is the Moodle.org Open Community Hub - a directory of courses for download or to enrol in.


MOOCH is the Moodle.org Open Community Hub - http://hub.moodle.org - a directory of courses for download or to enrol in.
==How do we get onto Moodle.net?==


==How do we get onto MOOCH?==
* EITHER go to [http://moodle.net moodle.net]
* OR ensure your Moodle site is registered with Moodle.net in ''Settings > Site administration > Registration'' then add the [[Community finder block]] to courses on your site


There are two ways to get onto MOOCH:
==How can I publish courses to Moodle.net?==


# EITHER go to http://hub.moodle.org
Managers (and any other users with the capability [[Capabilities/moodle/course:publish| moodle/course:publish]]) can publish courses to Moodle.net as follows:
# OR ensure your Moodle site is registered with MOOCH in ''Settings > Site administration > Registration'' then add the [[Community finder block]] to courses on your site


Note: You do not have to make your own Moodle publicly visible to be able to access courses on MOOCH.
# Go to ''Settings > Course administration > Publish''
#Then choose whether you wish to your course to be available for people to enrol in or to download


==How do we see courses in MOOCH?==
{|
*Click the link and then choose from the drop down selections
| [[File:moochpublish.png|thumb|1. Publish link]]
[[File:moochenrol.png]]
| [[File:moochpublish2.png|thumb|2. Choosing the publish method]]
|}


==How do we publish courses to MOOCH?==
See [[Publishing a course]] for more details.


Managers (and any other users with the capability [[Capabilities/moodle/course:publish| moodle/course:publish]]) can publish courses to MOOCH as follows:
==How can a teacher publish courses to Moodle.net?==


* Go to ''Settings > Course administration > Publish''
To enable teachers to publish courses to Moodle.net, an administrator needs to allow the capability moodle/course:publish for the teacher role. See [[Publishing a course]] for details.


[[File:moochpublish.png]]
==Are there any criteria which courses must satisfy in order to be listed on Moodle.net?==


*Then choose whether you wish to your course to be available for people to enrol in or to download.
Yes, just a few! See the [http://moodle.net/mod/page/view.php?id=2 Moodle.net Course approval criteria].


[[File:moochpublish2.png]]
==How long does it take for a course to be approved and visible on Moodle.net?==


See [[Publishing a course]] for more details.
We aim to check and approve courses within 48 hours, though it can sometimes take a little longer, so please be patient. Courses for download undergo a virus scan before being manually checked. Courses for enrolling in are manually checked.
 
If you require your course to be approved urgently, please [http://moodle.net/local/hub/sendmessage.php?id=0 contact the Moodle.net admin] ([http://moodle.net/login/index.php Moodle.net login] required) or email [mailto:helen@moodle.org helen@moodle.org].


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[[Category:FAQ]]

Latest revision as of 08:50, 6 May 2013

What is Moodle.net?

Moodle.net search for courses

Moodle.net (previously known as MOOCH) is the Moodle.org Open Community Hub - a directory of courses for download or to enrol in.

How do we get onto Moodle.net?

  • EITHER go to moodle.net
  • OR ensure your Moodle site is registered with Moodle.net in Settings > Site administration > Registration then add the Community finder block to courses on your site

How can I publish courses to Moodle.net?

Managers (and any other users with the capability moodle/course:publish) can publish courses to Moodle.net as follows:

  1. Go to Settings > Course administration > Publish
  2. Then choose whether you wish to your course to be available for people to enrol in or to download
1. Publish link
2. Choosing the publish method

See Publishing a course for more details.

How can a teacher publish courses to Moodle.net?

To enable teachers to publish courses to Moodle.net, an administrator needs to allow the capability moodle/course:publish for the teacher role. See Publishing a course for details.

Are there any criteria which courses must satisfy in order to be listed on Moodle.net?

Yes, just a few! See the Moodle.net Course approval criteria.

How long does it take for a course to be approved and visible on Moodle.net?

We aim to check and approve courses within 48 hours, though it can sometimes take a little longer, so please be patient. Courses for download undergo a virus scan before being manually checked. Courses for enrolling in are manually checked.

If you require your course to be approved urgently, please contact the Moodle.net admin (Moodle.net login required) or email helen@moodle.org.

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