Moodle

Self-Hosted

Open-source Learning Management System (LMS) for online course creation and delivery

Overview

Moodle is a robust open-source LMS designed for educators to build, manage, and deliver interactive online courses. It offers tools for creating quizzes, assignments, forums, and collaborative projects, plus progress tracking and grading features. Supports SCORM/xAPI standards and integrates with third-party tools like Zoom or Google Workspace. Deployment options include self-hosting (via Docker or LAMP stack), managed hosting, or cloud instances, making it suitable for schools, universities, and corporate training programs.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  moodle:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: moodle
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Interactive course content tools
Progress tracking & grading
SCORM/xAPI compliance
Third-party tool integrations
Customizable via plugins

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Moodle hard to install?

Moodle can be installed via Docker for simplified deployment or manual setup (requires LAMP/WAMP stack knowledge). Managed hosting options are also available to avoid server maintenance.

? Is it a good alternative to Blackboard Learn?

Yes—Moodle is a cost-effective open-source alternative with core features like course management and collaboration, plus greater customization. Blackboard offers more enterprise support out of the box, but Moodle is more flexible.

? Is it completely free?

Moodle is 100% free to download, use, and modify. Costs may apply for self-hosting (server, maintenance) or managed hosting services if you need third-party support.

Top Alternatives

Blackboard Learn Search Google

Canvas (proprietary hosted) Search Google

Google Classroom Search Google

Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Learning and Courses

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Free and open-source
⊕ Highly customizable
⊕ Large global community support
⊕ Supports diverse learning needs

Cons

⊖ Steep learning curve for admins
⊖ Requires server maintenance (self-hosted)
⊖ Default UI lacks modern polish