Virtual Immersive and 3D Learning Spaces:: Emerging Technologies and Trends

This collection of fifteen articles on learning and teaching in rich virtual environments presents recent research on the nexus of pedagogy and virtual worlds. The volume is divided into five sections beginning with an overview of immersive virtual environments, and covering topics in areas such as teaching strategies for the virtual world, the design of interactive learning environments, disability and accessibility in the virtual world and the possible risks and drawbacks of immersive learning strategies. Two appendices present case studies that demonstrate both positive and negative outcomes in virtual immersive environments for teaching and learning. Contributors include academics and professionals in the fields of instructional design, education and computer science from a variety of institutions around the world. Annotation c2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)