About the Author

Alex Büchner is the co-founder and technical director of the Platinum Totara, Moodle, and Mahara partner, Synergy Learning. He has been involved in system and database administration for more than two decades and has been administering virtual learning environments of all shapes and sizes since their advent on the educational landscape.

Alex holds a PhD in computer science and an MSc in software engineering. He has authored over 50 international publications, including two books, and is a frequent speaker on Totara, Moodle, Mahara, and related open source technologies. His first two books on Moodle Administration by Packt Publishing have become the de facto standard on the topic.

The best learning experience in Moodle is provided when communication and collaboration is utilized. The same has been applied in writing this book, which would not have been possible without the support of the Packt editorial team.

I would like to thank the reviewers for their constructive feedback provided during the reviewing process. This book would not be the same without your comments and suggestions.

Special thanks must go to all my colleagues at Synergy Learning. No matter how tricky the Moodle problem, somebody will always be there to come up with a rock solid solution.

I have to thank all our customers. Without you, we wouldn't be aware of all the Moodle hitches and glitches that are out there. Keep them coming!

Last but not least, I have to thank AB + ab for their support and patience while I have been hiding away writing yet another book. I will make up for it. Promise!