Moodle - Free Open Source Learning Platform

Moodle is an open-source Learning Management System (LMS) widely used for creating online courses and managing educational content.

Features

• Customizable: Fully customizable with plugins, themes, and integrations.
• Content Management: Create and manage courses, quizzes, and resources.
• Collaboration Tools: Forums, wikis, messaging, and group assignments.
• Tracking and Reporting: Detailed analytics for user progress.
• Mobile App: Accessible via Moodle's official mobile app.
• Multilingual Support: Supports multiple languages.

Pros

• Open-source and free to use.
• Strong global community for support and development.
• Scalable for small to large organizations.
• Highly secure and regularly updated.

Cons

• Requires technical expertise to set up and maintain.
• The interface can feel outdated without customization.
• Performance issues with large-scale deployments without proper hosting.

Free Plan

Moodle is completely free to download and self-host under an open-source license. Hosting services like MoodleCloud offer free plans with limited features:

Free MoodleCloud Plan:

• Up to 200 MB storage.
• Maximum 50 users.
• Includes ads and basic features.