Integrations¶
Moodle is often integrated with other institutional systems.
Common integrations include:
| Integration Type | Example |
|---|---|
| Authentication | LDAP, SAML, OAuth2, single sign-on |
| Student information system | Course enrolments, student records, program data |
| SMTP for notifications and password resets | |
| Video conferencing | BigBlueButton, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, other tools |
| Content repositories | Google Drive, OneDrive, institutional repositories |
| Plagiarism detection | Similarity checking services |
| Reporting and analytics | Business intelligence dashboards or data warehouses |
| Payment systems | Paid courses or continuing education programs |
Integration risks include:
- Dependency on external service availability.
- API changes.
- Authentication failures.
- Data synchronization delays.
- Privacy and security requirements.
- Increased troubleshooting complexity.