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Open Source vs. Proprietary Collaborative Virtual Learning Environments

Open Source vs. Proprietary Collaborative Virtual Learning Environments
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Author(s): Apostolos Mavridis (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece), Andreas Konstantinidis (King's College London, England)and Thrasyvoulos Tsiatsos (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece)
Copyright: 2015
Pages: 15
Source title: Open Source Technology: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-7230-7.ch023

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Abstract

This chapter is an evaluation of the efficiency of 3D Collaborative Virtual Learning Environments to facilitate the implementation of collaborative learning activities. Firstly, there is a presentation of the state of the art regarding open source as well as proprietary platforms. Afterwards, the use of a case study reveals issues concerning the suitability of open source Collaborative Virtual Learning Environments, rationalizing the choice of executing a collaborative learning scenario in Second Life. The specific scenario is then presented culminating in evaluation results related to the appropriateness of Second Life with regards to its technical and pedagogical affordances. Finally, students' suggestions and reactions towards such a novel didactical approach are discussed.

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