Beyond Fun: Serious Games and Media
by Drew Davidson et al.
Publisher: Lulu.com 2008
ISBN/ASIN: 055700750X
ISBN-13: 9780557007509
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This book focuses on strategies for applying games, simulations and interactive experiences in learning contexts. Throughout, the promises and problems of implementing games and media in learning experiences are explored.
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