Discoveries in gaming and computer-mediated simulations : new interdisciplinary applications / [edited by] Richard E. Ferdig.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ferdig, Richard E. (Richard Eugene)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Video games.

Physical Description:

electronic texts (365 p.) : ill., digital files.

Place of Publication:

Hershey, Pa. : Information Science Reference, c2011.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Summary:

"This book explores and promotes a deep conceptual and empirical understanding of the roles of electronic games and computer-mediated simulations across multiple disciplines, building a significant bridge between research and practice on electronic gaming and simulations"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

section 1. Design of games and simulations

section 2. Learning outcomes of games and simulations

section 3. New theoretical considerations of games and simulations

section 4. Creating and living in virtual worlds.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Description based on title screen (IGI Global, viewed July 18, 2011).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781609605667 (ebook)

OCLC:

741379814