​Which of the following is a free and open source software for creating and delivering online course?​

Correct option is A

Moodle is a free and open source learning management system (LMS) widely used for creating, managing, and delivering online courses. It allows educators to build flexible online learning environments and customize courses according to their needs. In contrast, Udemy, Coursera, and edX are commercial platforms that host courses but are not open source software.

Information Booster:

• Moodle is licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL).

• It supports a wide range of plugins for quizzes, assignments, grading, forums, and multimedia.

• Highly customizable and scalable for individual educators to large institutions.

• Enables blended learning, flipped classrooms, and fully online courses.

• Supports multiple languages and integration with other educational tools.

• Popular in universities, schools, and corporate training worldwide.

• Regular updates and community support enhance its capabilities.

 Additional Knowledge:

• Udemy is a commercial marketplace for courses created by instructors worldwide.

• Coursera partners with universities to offer massive open online courses (MOOCs).

• edX is a nonprofit online platform founded by Harvard and MIT offering MOOCs.

• These platforms are not open source; they are proprietary and usually require payment or subscriptions for courses.

• Moodle provides more control to educators as it is self-hosted and customizable.