Features of virtual learning of students by means of the educational moodle platform

Abstract

Gradually, Ukrainian universities are increasingly adopting e-learning. Various software systems such as commercial (BlackBoard, Lotus Learning Space, etc.) and systems distributed under open licenses (Moodle, ILIAS, Sakai) are used for developing and organization of distance learning systems. The platform Moodle (Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment), which is de-signed to create educational websites and online courses, is frequently used for dis-tance education students. Illustrative example of its use is the experience of other coun-tries. In particular, in the UK more than 50 institutions are engaged in distance learn-ing. One of the most powerful one is London Education Centre, in which 150,000 stu-dents are enrolled remotely. Almost all leading higher education institutions of the USA offer distance learning therefore knowledge acquisition by means of the computer for most of the American students became an everyday affair.