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


==How do we get onto MOOCH?==
==How do we get onto MOOCH?==
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There are two ways to get onto MOOCH:
There are two ways to get onto MOOCH:


# EITHER go to http://hub.moodle.org
* EITHER go to [http://hub.moodle.org hub.moodle.org]
# 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
* 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.
[[File:moochenrol.png|thumb|MOOCH search for courses]]
==How do we see courses in MOOCH?==
 
Click the link and then choose from the drop down selections


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


==How long does it take for a course to be approved for sharing on MOOCH?==
==Are there any criteria which courses must satisfy in order to be listed on MOOCH?==
 
Yes! See the [http://hub.moodle.org/mod/page/view.php?id=2 MOOCH Course approval criteria].
 
==How long does it take for a course to be approved and visible on MOOCH?==


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

Revision as of 06:57, 27 June 2012

What is MOOCH?

MOOCH search for courses

MOOCH is the Moodle.org Open Community Hub - hub.moodle.org - a directory of courses for download or to enrol in.

How do we get onto MOOCH?

There are two ways to get onto MOOCH:

  • EITHER go to hub.moodle.org
  • 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

How do we publish courses to MOOCH?

Managers (and any other users with the capability moodle/course:publish) can publish courses to MOOCH 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.

Are there any criteria which courses must satisfy in order to be listed on MOOCH?

Yes! See the MOOCH Course approval criteria.

How long does it take for a course to be approved and visible on MOOCH?

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

If you require your course to be approved urgently, please contact the MOOCH admin (MOOCH login required).