The Book module makes it easy for designers to create/organize resources into a book-like format with main chapters and one level of sub-chapters. Previously created websites can be imported directly into the Book module. Books can be printed entirely or by chapter.
 View example in the Moodle Features course.
Add a Book:
- Go to the course homepage and click the Turn editing on button
- Choose Book from the Add a resource dropdown menu
- Modify settings:
- Give your book a name and a summary
- Indicate how you want chapters to be numbered
- Enable or disable printing
- Allow or disallow custom titles
- Click Save changes button
Add a chapter/sub-chapter:
- Provide a title for the Chapter
- Mark the sub-chapter checkbox if necessary
- Type or paste content
- Click Save changes
- To add more chapters - click red 'plus' icon
- To edit existing page - click 'hammer' icon
Import existing content:
- Click the red 'plus' icon to add a chapter
- Scroll down and click Import link
- Choose previously uploaded file or directory
- Click Import button
Notes:
- Books are not searchable
- Books can have only 2-levels of navigation (chapters and sub-chapters)
- Students cannot add to books; they are for instructors only
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