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{{New features}}The '''Book module''' makes it easy to create multi-page resources with a book-like format.


The book module makes it easy to create multi-page resources with a book-like format. This can be used to build complete book-like websites inside of your Moodle course.
Previously created websites can be imported directly into the Book module.  Books can be printed entirely or by chapter.
 
The book module allows you to have main chapters and sub chapters, but it goes no deeper. In other words, sub chapters cannot have their own sub chapters, as the module is intended to be a simple resource for teachers and students.
 
The book module is not interactive. You can, however, link to [[Choice module|choices]], [[Forum module|forums]] etc., from within a book. Also, Flash movies and other multimedia may be included in a book
[[File:book.png|thumb|Book example from moodle.tokem.fi]]
* [[Book settings]]
* [[Using Book]]


Previously created websites can be imported directly into the Book module.  Books can be printed entirely or by chapter.
==See also==


==Limitations==
*[http://school.demo.moodle.net/mod/book/view.php?id=1459&chapterid=5 School demo example of a book used for departmental policies.]


* The book module allows you to have main chapters and sub chapters, but it goes no deeper. In other words, sub chapters cannot have their own sub chapters. This was an intentional decision by the creator of the book module. He intended for this to be a simple resource for teachers and students.
*[[Book FAQ]]
* The book module is not interactive. You can, however, link to choices, forums, etc., from within a book. And you can include multimedia objects like audio and video in your book.
*Using Moodle [http://moodle.org/mod/forum/view.php?id=2633 Book module forum]
*Examples: The manuals at [http://moodle.tokem.fi tokem.fi] are a series of book modules. Each book is designed for a different level of Moodle user.
* Using Moodle [http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=76092 Using a Lesson to simulate a Book] forum discussion
*Using Moodle [http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=207365&parent=910023#p910107 What's the difference between a Book and a Lesson?]
* [http://tracker.moodle.org/secure/attachment/26950/Set+up+a+Moodle+Book.pdf Procedure for setting up a Book] pdf from Frances Hill


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Latest revision as of 08:58, 10 August 2012

New feature
in Moodle 2.3!
The Book module makes it easy to create multi-page resources with a book-like format.

Previously created websites can be imported directly into the Book module. Books can be printed entirely or by chapter.

The book module allows you to have main chapters and sub chapters, but it goes no deeper. In other words, sub chapters cannot have their own sub chapters, as the module is intended to be a simple resource for teachers and students.

The book module is not interactive. You can, however, link to choices, forums etc., from within a book. Also, Flash movies and other multimedia may be included in a book

Book example from moodle.tokem.fi

See also