Handbook of Research on Practices and Outcomes in Virtual Worlds and Environments (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781609607623)

Researchers and educators are increasingly interested in how virtual worlds allow users to interact, play, learn, do business, share, and collaborate in an online environment. Handbook of Research on Practices and Outcomes in Virtual Worlds and Environments not only presents experienced professionals with the most recent and advanced developments in the field, but it also provides clear and comprehensive information for novice readers. The handbook introduces theoretical aspects of virtual worlds, disseminates cutting-edge research, and presents first-hand practices in virtual world development and use. The balance of research, theory, and applications includes exploration of design innovations, new virtual reality technologies, virtual communities, pedagogical design, and the future of virtual worlds and environments.

Author: Harrison Hao Yang
ISBN-10: 1609607627
ISBN-13: 9781609607623
Publisher: Information Science Reference
Language: English
Published: 07/31/2011
Pages: 842
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 5.50lbs
Size: 11.30h x 8.90w x 2.20d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 10/01/2011 pg. 209