Courseware

Microsoft Official Academic Course (MOAC) is designed for use in an academic classroom setting.

It covers two main Microsoft technology areas: Information Workers and IT Pro.

All MOAC materials for IT Professionals come complete with Virtual Labs. Virtual Labs provide learners with an environment develop and practice skills without risking live systems

New MOAC materials also contain Wiley Plus (pdf).

Key features of the course textbooks include the following:

Learning Objectives - for each chapter that prepare the student for the topic areas covered in that chapter.
Chapter introductions - that explain why the content is important.
An inviting design with screen shots, diagrams, tables, lists and other graphical formats that makes the book easy to comprehend and supports a number of different learning styles.
Clear explanations of concepts and principles.
A variety of reader aids that highlight a wealth of additional information, including:
- Note - Real-world application tips and alternative procedures and explanations of complex procedures and concepts.
- Caution - Warnings about mistakes that can result in loss of data or are difficult to resolve.
- Important - Explanations of essential setup steps before a procedure and other instructions.
- More Info - Cross-references and additional resources for students.
End-of-chapter review questions that assess knowledge and can serve as homework, quizzes and review activities before or after lectures. (Answers to the textbook questions are available from your instructor).
Chapter summaries that distill the main ideas in a chapter and reinforce learning.
Case scenarios, approximately two per chapter, that provide students with an opportunity to evaluate, analyse, synthesise, and apply information learned during the chapter.
A comprehensive glossary that defines key terms introduced in the book.