Handbook of Research on Serious Games for Educational Applications (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781522505136)

Games have been part of the entertainment industry for decades. Once only considered viable for personal entertainment, virtual gaming media is now being explored as a useful tool for learning and student engagement. The Handbook of Research on Serious Games for Educational Applications presents a comprehensive examination of the implementation of gaming in classroom settings and the cognitive benefits this integration presents. Highlighting theoretical, psychological, instructional design, and teaching perspectives, this book is a pivotal reference source for researchers, educators, professionals, and academics interested in the innovative opportunities of game-based learning.

Author: Robert Z. Zheng
ISBN-10: 152250513X
ISBN-13: 9781522505136
Publisher: Information Science Reference
Language: English
Published: 08/01/2016
Pages: 526
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.29lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.13d