Summary

In this chapter, you learned how to configure different types of plugins in Moodle. We covered four main types of plugins, namely, module plugins, repositories, portfolios, and miscellaneous plugins. We then covered the essentials of managing third-party Moodle add-ons.

You've hopefully experienced a flavor of the breadth and depth of additional functionalities that are available for VLE. It not only demonstrates the extensibility and popularity of Moodle but also shows the significant benefit of open source software, namely, the ability to programmatically enhance a program to a user's requirements.

As Moodle becomes more popular, large commercial providers are dedicating resources to develop plugins that connect with their software or ...

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