Moodle research

The site research.moodle.net has been established as a point of contact for Moodle researchers. On that site there is a Moodle Research Collection containing Moodle-related research publications.

A growing, community-contributed collection of research into LMS (Learning Management Systems) and particularly Moodle.

Moodle-specific research

Academic, governmental, organisational research (mostly) involving Moodle (design, use, implementation...).

Print (papers, reports, collections, theses...)

• Al Naddabi, Z. (2007). A Moodle Course: Design and Implementation in English for Academic Purposes Instruction. In T. Bastiaens & S. Carliner (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2007
• Berggren, A. et al (2005) Practical and Pedagogical Issues for Teacher Adoption of IMS Learning Design Standards in Moodle LMS. Journal of Interactive Media in Education, 2005(02)
• Brandl, K. (2007) Are You Ready to "Moodle"?. Language Learning & Technology, May 2005, Vol.9(2)
• Burgos, D. et al. (2007) A First Step Mapping IMS Learning Design and Moodle. Journal of Universal Computer Science, Vol. 13 (7).
• Cowan, P. (2006). Factors influencing Pre-Service teachers’ attitudes towards using a Moodle environment for teaching and learning. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006
• Deng, Y. & Hemphill, L. (2006). Demonstrating Online K12 Teaching Strategies in a Moodle Course Management Environment. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006
• DeSchryver, M., Mishra, P., Koehleer, M. & Francis, A. (2009). Moodle vs. Facebook: Does using Facebook for Discussions in an Online Course Enhance Perceived Social Presence and Student Interaction?. In I. Gibson et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2009
• Dougiamas, M. & Taylor, P. (2003). Moodle: Using Learning Communities to Create an Open Source Course Management System. In D. Lassner & C. McNaught (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2003.
• Graf, S. &List, B.(2005) An evaluation of open source e-learning platforms stressing adaptation issues. Advanced Learning Technologies, 2005. ICALT 2005.
• Guttierez, E. et al. (2009) A new Moodle module supporting automatic verification of VHDL-based assignments. Computers & Education, Vol 54 (2), Feb 2010.
• Hueros, D. & Sanchez, A. (2010) Motivational factors that influence the acceptance of Moodle using Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). Computers in Human Behavior. Vol. 26(6) Nov 2010.
• Jide, W. & Li, Z. (2009) New Progresses in the Domestic Research on Moodle Journal of Distance Education.
• Knutzen, B. & Kennedy, D.M. (2008). Can Learning to Use Moodle Alter Teachers’ Approaches to Teaching?. In J. Luca & E. Weippl (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2008
• Pfaffman, J. (2004). Integrating Moodle into a Course for Pre- and In-service Teachers. In R. Ferdig et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004
• Kemp, J. Livingstone, D. (2008) Integrating Web-Based and 3D Learning Environments: Second Life Meets Moodle. UPGRADE Vol. IX, No. 3, June 2008
• Romero,C. et al (2009) Evolutionary algorithms for subgroup discovery in e-learning: A practical application using Moodle data. Expert Systems with Applications, Volume 36(2)1, March 2009.
• Romero, S. Ventura, C. & Garcia, E. (2007) Data mining in course management systems: Moodle case study and tutorial. Computers & Education. Vol. 51 (1), Aug 2008 (Abstract only, paid access).
• Li, P. et al. (2009) Classroom Response Systems Based on Moodle. Distance Education Journal;2008-03
• Martín-Blas, T. & Serrano-Fernández (2009) The role of new technologies in the learning process: Moodle as a teaching tool in Physics. Computers & Education. Vol. 52(1), Jan 2009.
• Meurant, R.C. (2009) Computer-Based Internet-Hosted Assessment of L2 Literacy: Computerizing and Administering of the Oxford Quick Placement Test in ExamView and Moodle.Communications in Computer and Information Science, 2009, Vol. 60.
• Rakoczi, Gergely. (2010) "Cast your Eyes on Moodle: An Eye Tracking Study investigating learning with Moodle"
• Liu Suqin & Li Jiahou (2007) Curriculum Design BIG6 Mode Based on Moodle. Distance Education Journal.
• Stewart, B. et al (2007) Choosing MOODLE: An Evaluation of Learning Management Systems at Athabasca University. International Journal of Distance Education Technologies (IJDET). Vol. 5(3)
• Zenha-Rela,M. & Carvalho, R.(2006) Work in Progress: Self Evaluation Through Monitored Peer Review Using the Moodle Platform. Frontiers in Education Conference.
• Zhiqiang, M & Yanli, W. (2008) An Analysis of Moodle-based Online Learning Barriers. Distance Education in China, Aug 2008.

LMS research - general

Broader academic, governmental, organisational research on LMS/VLE useful to Moodle to learn from. Check here for details.

Print (papers, reports, collections, theses...)

• Carmean, C. & Haefner,J. (2002). Mind over matter: Transforming course management systems into effective learning environments. EDUCAUSE Review, Vol. 37, No. 6, pp. 27–33.
• Chang, Chinhong Lim (2008) Faculty Perceptions and Utilization of a Learning Management System in Higher Education (dissertation)
• Keesee, G. & Shepard, M.(2011) Perceived Attributes Predict Course Management System Adopter Status. Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, Vol 14/1.
• Lane, L. (2009) Insidious pedagogy: How course management systems impact teaching. First Monday, Vol. 14, Number 10 - 5 Oct 2009
• OFSTED (2009) Virtual learning environments: an evaluation of their development in a sample of educational settings.
• Sancar, H. & Cagiltay, K. (2008). Effective Use of LMS: Pedagogy through the Technology. In J. Luca & E. Weippl (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2008