How can 3d virtual worlds be used to support collaborative learning? An analysis of cases from the literature

Journal of E-Learning and Knowledge Society

Volumn 5, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 149-158

  Lee, Mark J W ^a  

^a CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

3D virtual words; Collaborative learning; Multiplayer online games

Indexed keywords

EID: 66549111881     PISSN: 18266223     EISSN: 19718829     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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