Brief Description:
"This book not only presents experienced professionals with the most recent and advanced developments in the field, but it also provides clear and comprehensive information for novice readers, introducing theoretical aspects and first-hand practices in virtual world development and use"--

Marc Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Publisher Marketing:
Researchers and educators are increasingly interested in how virtual worlds allow users to interact, play, learn, do business, share, and collaborate in an online environment. Handbook of Research on Practices and Outcomes in Virtual Worlds and Environments not only presents experienced professionals with the most recent and advanced developments in the field, but it also provides clear and comprehensive information for novice readers. The handbook introduces theoretical aspects of virtual worlds, disseminates cutting-edge research, and presents first-hand practices in virtual world development and use. The balance of research, theory, and applications includes exploration of design innovations, new virtual reality technologies, virtual communities, pedagogical design, and the future of virtual worlds and environments.

Review Citations:

• Reference and Research Bk News 10/01/2011 pg. 209 (EAN 9781609607623, Hardcover)