Alex Büchner is the co-founder and technical lead of Synergy Learning (www.synergy-learning.com), the UK's and Ireland's leading Moodle and Mahara partner. He has been working with virtual learning environments of all shapes and sizes since their advent on the educational landscape. Services offered include Mahara & Moodle hosting, support, training and branding.

Alex holds a PhD in Computer Science and an MSc in Software Engineering. He has authored over 50 international publications, including Moodle Administration by Packt Publishing, and is a frequent speaker on Moodle, Mahara, and related open-source technologies.

Susan Smith Nash has been involved in the design, development, and administration of online courses and programs since the early 1990s. Her current research interests include the use of learning objects, mobile learning, leadership in e-learning organizations, and energy, and sustainability technology transfer. Her articles and columns have appeared in magazines and refereed journals. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma in 1996, and in addition to e-learning, Nash has also been involved in international economic development training, interdisciplinary studies, international energy education (renewables and non-renewables), and sustainable business and career training. Her book, Leadership in the e-Learning Organization, was co-authored with George Henderson, and published by Charles Thomas and Sons. Her most recent books include Klub Dobrih Dejanj (Good Deeds Society) and E-Learner Survival Guide (Texture Press). Her edublog, E-Learning Queen (www.elearningqueen.com) has received numerous awards and recognitions.