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    Moodle is an open-source Learning Management System (LMS) that provides educators with the tools and features to create and manage online courses. It allows educators to organize course materials, create quizzes and assignments, host discussion forums, and track student progress. Moodle is highly flexible and can be customized to meet the specific needs of different institutions and learning environments.

    Moodle supports both synchronous and asynchronous learning environments, enabling educators to host live webinars, video conferences, and chat sessions, as well as providing a variety of tools that support self-paced learning, including videos, interactive quizzes, and discussion forums. The platform also integrates with other tools and systems, such as Google Apps and plagiarism detection software, to provide a seamless learning experience.

    Moodle is widely used in educational institutions, including universities, K-12 schools, and corporate training programs. It is well-suited to online and blended learning environments and distance education programs. Additionally, Moodle's accessibility features make it a popular choice for learners with disabilities, ensuring that courses are inclusive and accessible to all learners.

    The Moodle community is an active group of users, developers, and educators who contribute to the platform's development and improvement. The community provides support, resources, and documentation for users, as well as a forum for sharing ideas and best practices. Moodle releases regular updates and improvements, ensuring that the platform remains up-to-date with the latest technologies and best practices.

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Available courses

DATA COMMUNICATION FUNDAMENTALS

Data Communication Fundamentals course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and concepts underlying how data is transmitted and received across networks.

The course begins by establishing the foundational concepts of data communication, including its core components, types of data flow, and the critical role of protocols and standards. It then delves into network models, specifically comparing and contrasting the theoretical OSI model with the widely implemented TCP/IP protocol suite, explaining the function of each layer.

A significant portion of the course is dedicated to the Physical Layer, exploring how data is converted into signals, various transmission methods (digital-to-digital, analog-to-digital, digital-to-analog, analog-to-analog), the impairments that affect signal transmission, and the characteristics of different guided (e.g., fiber optic) and unguided (e.g., Wi-Fi) media.

Moving up the network stack, the Data Link Layer is covered, focusing on crucial aspects like error detection and correction, flow control mechanisms, framing techniques, and various multiple access protocols (e.g., Ethernet, Wi-Fi).

The Network Layer module explains logical addressing (IPv4 and IPv6), the Internet Protocol (IP) itself, and the essential routing algorithms that direct data across interconnected networks.

The course then progresses to the Transport Layer, which ensures reliable and efficient process-to-process data delivery through protocols like UDP (User Datagram Protocol) and the more robust TCP (Transmission Control Protocol), covering connection management, flow control, and congestion control.

Finally, the Application Layer explores common network applications and their underlying protocols, such as HTTP for web Browse, SMTP/POP3/IMAP for email, and DNS for name resolution. The course concludes with an introduction to Network Security, covering fundamental security goals, common threats, basic cryptographic principles, and essential security protocols and mechanisms (e.g., SSL/TLS, firewalls).

Overall, the course aims to equip students with a solid theoretical understanding of data communication principles, preparing them to comprehend and engage with modern communication networks effectively.