Chapter 3: Revolutionising the Role of E-Learning in Manufacturing and Services Sectors With Special Reference to Coimbatore City

This study delves into the pressing need to elevate training quality and effectiveness in Coimbatore’s manufacturing sector. Confronted with outdated traditional training methods amidst rapid industrial advancements, the research explores the potential of augmented reality (AR) to transform training practices. It critically examines the current technological training landscape and assesses employees’ perceptual readiness for adopting AR, aiming to bridge the gap between existing methods and innovative, tech-driven approaches. Employing a descriptive research design with stratified random sampling, the study engaged 119 participants from Coimbatore’s industrial workforce, utilising structured questionnaires for data collection and statistical tools like descriptive analysis, correlation and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) for data analysis. Findings reveal significant concerns about the effectiveness of current training, primarily due to technical issues, and indicate a readiness for AR training, albeit with reservations about data privacy and security. Personal factors like age, educational level and experience profoundly influence the effectiveness and readiness for AR training. The study suggests addressing technical glitches, enhancing hands-on modules and ensuring robust support mechanisms to improve current training. For AR training, it recommends fostering a secure, user-friendly and adaptive environment, considering individual learning needs for a smoother transition. In conclusion, the study underscores the transformative potential of AR in revolutionising Coimbatore’s industrial training landscape. It advocates for strategic AR integration to overcome current training limitations, cater to diverse workforce needs and pave the way for advanced manufacturing training, signifying a significant step towards the visionary AR Volution.