**E-moderating: The Key to Teaching and Learning Online** by Gilly Salmon is a comprehensive guide to the role and practice of e-moderating in online education. The book explores the concept of e-moderating, its importance in online learning, and the skills and roles required for effective online teaching. It provides a model for online teaching and learning, outlines the competencies of e-moderators, and discusses the training and support needed for them. The book also addresses the experiences of online learners, the challenges of online learning, and the future of e-moderating. The first edition of the book was published in 2000, and the second edition in 2003. It is aimed at educators, trainers, and administrators involved in online learning, as well as developers of corporate universities and training programs. The book emphasizes the importance of e-moderators in facilitating effective online learning, and highlights the need for training and support for them. It also discusses the challenges of online learning, including the need for engagement, participation, and the management of online discussions. The book is structured into two parts: Part 1 covers the concepts and cases of e-moderating, while Part 2 provides practical resources for practitioners. The first part includes chapters on the definition and role of e-moderating, a model for online teaching and learning, the qualities and roles of e-moderators, and the experiences of online learners. The second part includes chapters on e-moderating skills, managing e-moderating, online participants, and exploring online learning. The book also includes case studies and examples of e-moderating in action, as well as discussions on the future of e-moderating and online learning. It emphasizes the importance of e-moderators in creating a supportive and engaging online learning environment, and the need for continuous training and development in this area. The book is a valuable resource for anyone involved in online education and training, providing insights into the challenges and opportunities of e-moderating in the digital age.**E-moderating: The Key to Teaching and Learning Online** by Gilly Salmon is a comprehensive guide to the role and practice of e-moderating in online education. The book explores the concept of e-moderating, its importance in online learning, and the skills and roles required for effective online teaching. It provides a model for online teaching and learning, outlines the competencies of e-moderators, and discusses the training and support needed for them. The book also addresses the experiences of online learners, the challenges of online learning, and the future of e-moderating. The first edition of the book was published in 2000, and the second edition in 2003. It is aimed at educators, trainers, and administrators involved in online learning, as well as developers of corporate universities and training programs. The book emphasizes the importance of e-moderators in facilitating effective online learning, and highlights the need for training and support for them. It also discusses the challenges of online learning, including the need for engagement, participation, and the management of online discussions. The book is structured into two parts: Part 1 covers the concepts and cases of e-moderating, while Part 2 provides practical resources for practitioners. The first part includes chapters on the definition and role of e-moderating, a model for online teaching and learning, the qualities and roles of e-moderators, and the experiences of online learners. The second part includes chapters on e-moderating skills, managing e-moderating, online participants, and exploring online learning. The book also includes case studies and examples of e-moderating in action, as well as discussions on the future of e-moderating and online learning. It emphasizes the importance of e-moderators in creating a supportive and engaging online learning environment, and the need for continuous training and development in this area. The book is a valuable resource for anyone involved in online education and training, providing insights into the challenges and opportunities of e-moderating in the digital age.