The book is modest attempt to compile the various issus, aspects, dimensions and methods of training process so as to help the training managers and trainers to make the training effective, meaningful and purposeful. The book is intended to serve the dual purpose, that is academic as well as applied. The chapters in the book detail out various training methods, trainers role and training and development by various training organuization in India and abroad irrespective of the disciplines or fileds of spceializations.

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The rapid growth in online and virtual learning opportunities has created culturally diverse classes and corporate training sessions. Instruction for these learning opportunities must adjust to meet participant needs. Online Course Management: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is a comprehensive reference source for the latest scholarly material on the trends, techniques, and management of online and distance-learning environments and examines the benefits and challenges of these developments. Highlighting a range of pertinent topics, such as blended learning, social presence, and educational online games, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for administrators, developers, instructors, staff, technical support, and students actively involved in teaching in online learning environments.

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