Structure of a socio-technical learning and innovation factory -- Teaching robotics with virtual reality: Developing curriculum for the 21st century workforce -- I feel the need for speed - empirical evidence of the effectiveness of VR training technology on knowledge and skill acquisition -- Digital creative abilities for achieving digital maturity -- AI and learning in the context of digital transformation -- Impacts on cognitive decay and memory recall during long duration spaceflight -- Spiritual accompaniment training in pediatric palliative care - A case study from Spain -- Evolution of an approach for digital learning and training in nursing.

This book addresses the importance of human factors in optimizing the learning and training process. It reports on the latest research and best practices relating to the application of behavioral and cognitive science, and new technologies in the design of instructional and training content. It proposes innovative strategies for improving the learning and training experience and outcomes in different contexts, including lower and higher education, and different industry sectors. A special emphasis is given to digital and distance learning, gamification, and virtual training. Gathering contributions to the AHFE 2021 Conference on Human Factors in Training, Education, and Learning Sciences, held virtually on July 25-29, 2021, from USA, this book offers extensive information and a thought-provoking guide for both researchers and practitioners in the field of education and training.