Architecture for collaborative learning activities in hybrid learning environments

Journal of Universal Computer Science

Volumn 18, Issue 15, 2012, Pages 2187-2202

  Ibáñez, María Blanca ^a   Maroto, David ^a   García Rueda, José Jesús ^a   Leony, Derick ^a   Delgado Kloos, Carlos ^a  

^a UNIVERSIDAD CARLOS III DE MADRID   (Spain)

Author keywords

3D virtual worlds; Architecture for virtual learning environments; Augmented reality; Augmented virtuality; Hybrid learning environments; Mirror worlds

Indexed keywords

EID: 84871272601     PISSN: 0948695X     EISSN: 09486968     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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