Moodle.net FAQ
What is 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.
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:
- 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
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.
