Handbook of Research on Practices and Outcomes in Virtual Worlds and Environments

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.\n\nHandbook 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.Handbook of Research on Practices and Outcomes in Virtual Worlds and Environments is written by Harrison Hao Yang and published by Information Science Reference. ISBNs for Handbook of Research on Practices and Outcomes in Virtual Worlds and Environments are 9781609607630, 1609607635 and the print ISBNs are 9781609607623, 1609607627.