Synthetic worlds [electronic resource] : emerging technologies in education and economics / Andreas Hebbel-Seeger, Torsten Reiners, Dennis Schäffer, editors.
Hebbel-Seeger, Andreas, editor of compilation.; Reiners, Torsten, editor of compilation.; Schäffer, Dennis, editor of compilation.
2013
HD30.2122
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Synthetic worlds [electronic resource] : emerging technologies in education and economics / Andreas Hebbel-Seeger, Torsten Reiners, Dennis Schäffer, editors.
ISBN
9781461462866 electronic book
146146286X electronic book
9781461462859
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6286-6
Published
New York : Springer, [2013?]
Copyright
©2014
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (XX, 415 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Item Number
10.1007/978-1-4614-6286-6 doi
Call Number
HD30.2122
Dewey Decimal Classification
658.4038
Summary
Synthetic Worlds, Virtual Worlds, and Alternate Realities are all terms used to describe the phenomenon of computer-based, simulated environments in which users inhabit and interact via avatars. The best-known commercial applications are in the form of electronic gaming, and particularly in massively-multiplayer online role-playing games like World of Warcraft or Second Life. Less known, but possibly more important, is the rapid adoption of platforms in education and business, where Serious Games are being used for training purposes, and even Second Life is being used in many situations that formerly required travel. The editors of this book captures the state of research in the field intended to reflect the rapidly growing yet relatively young market in education and business. The general focus is set on the scientific community but integrates the practical applications for businesses, with papers on information systems, business models, and economics. In six parts, international authors -- all experts in their field -- discuss the current state-of-the-art of virtual worlds/alternate realities and how the field will develop over the next years. Chapters discuss the influences and impacts in and around virtual worlds. Part four is about education, with a focus on learning environments and experiences, pedagogical models, and the effects on the different roles in the educational sector. The book looks at business models and how companies can participate in virtual worlds while receiving a return on investment, and includes cases and scenarios of integration, from design, implementation to application.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Source of Description
Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed August 20, 2013).
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Hebbel-Seeger, Andreas, editor of compilation.
Reiners, Torsten, editor of compilation.
Schäffer, Dennis, editor of compilation.
Series
Integrated series in information systems ; v.33, 1571-0270
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