Influence of Moodle Learning Management System on Student Satisfaction in Learning University Common Units: A Literature Review

Abstract

Modular Object Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment (Moodle) is an open learning management system (LMS) widely used in mediating eLearning programmesin higher institutions. Research studies available indicate Moodle LMS has dominated open, distance and online learning discussions from year 2000 up-to-date globally. The aim of this literature review is to interrogate the influence of Moodle features on student's satisfaction at higher education institution. Evidence from this review suggests that although Moodle LMS is an inferior LMS compared to others, it is still popular within academic circles due to its features. Due to variations such as student's characteristics, institutions related factors, quality of eResources, teachers related factors among others this leads to variation on satisfaction levels among the learners. Therefore, there is need to explore the influence of Moodle features such as ease of access, interactivity, communication, feedback and evaluation tools features influencing student's satisfaction.