After selecting a new LMS, deciding on how to host it is one of the most pivotal decisions an institution has to make. This session focuses on Moodle and the different hosting options available. Naturally, each option has its own set of perceived risks, such as shallow institutional knowledge of the new LMS, data security and backup capabilities when self-hosting or whether an institution has full control over their data when opting for a vendor-hosted model. Get both sides of the story when Jenene Cook, Dean of Academic Technology at Roxbury Community College, and Kurt Beer, Director of Sales North East at Moodlerooms, Inc., address some of the most common anxieties when selecting a new hosting model. Additionally, institutions considering a move to Moodle can collect valuable information about the options available and how to get started.

1. The Moodle Dilemma: To Self-Host or Vendor-Host? Kurt Beer Sales Director – Northeast Moodlerooms, Inc. Jenene Cook Dean of Academic Technology Roxbury Community College June 8, 2010

8. Decision Variables: Self-Host vs. Vendor-Host

15. RCC’s Decision to Self-Host

17. RCC’s Decision to Self-Host Initial Costs PLATFORM TIMEFRAME COST/YEAR VENDOR IntraLearn 2001-2006 $10,000 licensing/hosting UMassOnline e-Learning Consortium Blackboard Vista* 2006 $10,500 licensing/hosting UMassOnline e-Learning Consortium 2007 $15,000 licensing/hosting UMassOnline e-Learning Consortium Moodle 2007 $500 hosting $4500 on-site training/support Learning Networks Romeo Marquis, The Learning Curve Connected Learning 24/7 Support 2006 IntraLearn 2007 Moodle $7.50/student Billed per semester $7.50/user (250 user minimum) Connected Learning.Network, Inc.

21. Questions? Jenene Cook Roxbury Community College 617-933-7439 [email_address] Kurt Beer Moodlerooms, Inc. 317-679-8386 [email_address]

22. Thank you!