Handbook of Research on Serious Games for Educational Applications

by Robert Zheng, Michael K. Gardner

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781522505136
Publisher:	IGI-Global
Publication date:	07/31/2016
Pages:	526
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 1.13(d)