Using MMOL Platforms for collaborative educational tasks

Doctoral Thesis / Dissertation , 2014 , 247 Pages , Grade: 9,5

Computer Science - Miscellaneous

Massively Multiuser On-line Learning (MMOL) platforms, often called "virtual learning worlds", constitute a still unexplored context for communication-enhanced learning, where synchronous and asynchronous communication skills in an explicit social setting enhance the potential of effective collaboration. In this thesis, we report on three experimental studies of collaborative educational tasks in an MMOL setting.

Results suggest that MMOL platforms can be used in collaborative tasks as a means to enhance both tutor/learner interaction patterns and the strength of the group’s relationship. Furthermore, MMOL platforms can create a stimulating atmosphere around a collaborative creative learning process, also because this technology builds on a pre-existing common interest by users in the multi-user 3D videogame culture.

• College: Universidad de Alcalá
• Course: Technology enhanced learning (TEL)
• Grade: 9,5
• Author: Carlos-Miguel Lorenzo (Author)
• Publication Year: 2014
• Pages: 247
• Catalog Number: V511993
• ISBN (eBook): 9783346095565
• ISBN (Book): 9783346095572
• Language: English
• Tags: mmol, platforms, Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality, Augmented Reality, Serious games, Gamification