The book "E-moderating: The Key to Teaching and Learning Online" by Gilly Salmon, in its second edition, focuses on the role and training of e-moderators, who are the new generation of teachers and trainers working with learners online. The author emphasizes the importance of e-moderators in facilitating successful online learning, which depends on teachers acquiring new competencies and inspiring learners rather than just mastering technology. The book explores the concept of e-moderating, its historical context, and the changing landscape of education due to information and communication technologies (ICT). It includes case studies and practical resources for practitioners, such as managing online time, using a five-stage model, evaluating participation, and training e-moderators. The book also discusses the challenges and opportunities of online teaching, including the need for human intervention and support to harness technology effectively. The second edition updates the content with new insights and developments in synchronous technologies and the future of e-moderating.The book "E-moderating: The Key to Teaching and Learning Online" by Gilly Salmon, in its second edition, focuses on the role and training of e-moderators, who are the new generation of teachers and trainers working with learners online. The author emphasizes the importance of e-moderators in facilitating successful online learning, which depends on teachers acquiring new competencies and inspiring learners rather than just mastering technology. The book explores the concept of e-moderating, its historical context, and the changing landscape of education due to information and communication technologies (ICT). It includes case studies and practical resources for practitioners, such as managing online time, using a five-stage model, evaluating participation, and training e-moderators. The book also discusses the challenges and opportunities of online teaching, including the need for human intervention and support to harness technology effectively. The second edition updates the content with new insights and developments in synchronous technologies and the future of e-moderating.