Moodle founder leads online learning discussion in Russia

September 12, 2016

Dr Dougiamas, who founded and released the learning management system, Moodle, is one of only two Australian edtech experts to be personally invited to attend EdCrunch in Moscow.

EdCrunch is an international conference, gathering leaders in education to communicate, interact and collaborate on global learning and the impact this will have on future generations.

Dr Dougiamas was personally invited to attend EdCrunch in Moscow by the Deputy Prime Minister Dvorkovich to share his knowledge and experience in innovating the online and open learning environment.

Dr Dougiamas will lead a number of workshops on the topic at EdCrunch.

About Moodle

First released in 2001 by Martin Dougiamas, Moodle has provided educators, workplaces and businesses with powerful tools to manage and promote learning online.  Today, Moodle is the most widely used learning management system in the world, with over 80 million registered users in more than 230 countries. Supported by a global network of 85 certified Moodle Partnerships, the Moodle learning management system continues to offer collaborative and innovative online learning technology to a global audience.  

About EdCrunch

EdCrunch develops a unique platform for communication, interaction and experiments for everyone who is interested in development of education in the world and the impact this will have on future generations.

EduCrunch will be held in Moscow from 12 – 14 September 2016. More information at http://edcrunch.ru/en/