Design and Implementation of Educational Games

The new global fast-paced interconnected world demands that educators consider new educational methods and media in order to meet the needs of a mobile shifting society. Design and Implementation of Educational Games: Theoretical and Practical Perspectives researches how to meet this need by effectively engaging the learner while keeping learning integral and still creating an enjoyable experience for the user. The necessity for a balance between the art and science of game design cannot be overstated and this book presents an impressive selection of studies and analysis performed to illustrate how game components can work in concert to facilitate learning. As technology driven games become increasingly prevalent the principles discussed studied and demonstrated in this reference form a necessary compendium for game designers educators and researchers alike.