This book titled ‘Teacher Education Through Distance Learning’ is the outcome of doctoral research work. The book brings out the ideas, experiences and empirical evidences regarding the present status of teacher education programme of open university system. The wide range of issues concerning professional development of teachers have been examined by the researcher, Different components of teacher education covered in this book are search for viable curriculum framework for teacher education programme: research issues in ODL based teacher education, professional development of teachers, teacher preparation, use of ICT specific competencies like- preparation for teaching, preparation of teaching and its use, students evaluation, school management and planning, community participation, co-curricular activities and use of teaching materials etc. The book brings out empirical evidences on the relevance and effectiveness of ODL mode teacher education programme. Various issues in distance teacher education programmes along with professional development of in-service teachers have been discussed in detail. This book will be useful to the students of teacher education, teacher-educators, researchers, experts and policy makers concerning teacher education system.