Handbook of Research on Promoting Economic and Social Development Through Serious Games (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781799897323)

While gaming has become an increasingly popular leisure activity in society, the success of the videogame market has also contributed to the application of serious games in many different contexts and most importantly for learning purposes. This technological novelty is the basis for an innovative change in myriad environments such as education, commerce, marketing, healthcare, and many more. It is of great import to understand these applications in order to improve organizational development. The Handbook of Research on Promoting Economic and Social Development Through Serious Games provides reflection on the multidisciplinary applications of serious games. This book contextualizes the importance of serious games in organizational and societal improvement. Covering topics such as cultural heritage, mental health, and tourism, this book is a dynamic resource for policymakers, academicians, interdisciplinary researchers, graduate and post-graduate students, technology developers, faculty of K-12 and higher education, and government officials.

Author: Oscar Bernardes
ISBN-10: 179989732X
ISBN-13: 9781799897323
Publisher: Information Science Reference
Language: English
Published: 03/18/2022
Pages: 696
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 4.15lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.50d