Discusses makerspaces, places where people can have access to high-tech electronic equipment and other tools and equipment that can be used to create, design, and invent.
Alternative education models are becoming increasingly popular with students who may not be able to afford the high tuitions of traditional brick-and-mortar schools or commit to their rigid schedules. Requiring only an Internet connection and minimal software, Massive Open Online Courses, or MOOCs, are amongst the most accessible distance learning programs. They often offer free enrollment and a wide range of courses from top schools across the globe to students in even the remotest of areas. This volume evaluates the pros and cons of MOOCs in relation to traditional education and the exciting possibilities they open for students of all ages.
Discusses the benefits offered by wearable computer devices covering health information tracking, cloud computing, social networking, and cutting-edge medical applications, including as impact indicators for concussion studies.
