students create game-based online learning environment that teaches java programing
This paper examines current Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPGs) and their educational value. It provides details of a project at Auburn University where students are attempting to create an Educational MMORPG that teaches Java programming. The game allows students to play the role of a computer scientist, and use programming skills to interact with in-game objects. Throughout the paper are examples of why Java is an excellent choice for MMORPG development. This paper also serves as a jump-start for other students who are interested in creating an Educational MMORPG.
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