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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Serious Gaming by Erasmus University Rotterdam

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About the Course

Have you ever wondered how playing games can help us to train people, deal with societal challenges or raise awareness of contemporary social issues? In this MOOC you will learn the ins and outs of games that are designed with exactly those purposes in mind: serious games. We will define serious games and discuss the different types that have been developed. We will explain why people like to play them and what impact they may have. State of the art theories from game studies, philosophy and media psychology will be used to help you understand how serious games work and how they appeal to players. The potential impact of gaming is addressed in detail by discussing persuasive games, which aim at changing the player's attitude. Throughout the MOOC, theoretical insights will be illustrated with playful animations and case studies of serious games that are developed by world-class companies in the city of Rotterdam. This MOOC is particularly interesting for you when you are a student considering to study digital media such as serious games, a professional interested in the opportunities these games may create for your organization, or a game developer who wants to know more about the impact serious games can have. Note that this MOOC will not teach you how to design a serious game. Watch the teaser for this MOOC here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqjY1KSsEx8 Are you ready to broaden your vision on serious games? Join this course and be inspired!...

Top reviews

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Aug 23, 2018

For the ones who don't know about serious game, this is a good introductory course, with good samples and it is very clear to present the different types of serious games.

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May 5, 2020

I really enjoyed this course. Both the videos and challenges (quizzes and graded homework). I learned very interesting concepts and notions.

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By Blanca A C J

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May 25, 2022

Buena opcion para empezar a entender el termino de gamificacion y su influencia

By ALMA G B Y

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Jul 2, 2020

Soy Estudiante y no puedo pagar la certificación, pero el curso es muy bueno.

By Joel C

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Jun 5, 2025

Qualités des intervenants et pertinence des sujets. Cours inspirant.

By Ian

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Oct 1, 2021

Good introduction to theories with lots of examples of serious games

By Thorsten K

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Aug 12, 2017

Very good approach, if you combine it with the Gamification Course

By Anton S

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Jul 28, 2020

Действительно интересный курс с хорошей теорией и практикой.

By 林维聪

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Feb 25, 2021

Great Introduction Lesson for Game Theory and Serious Game!

By francesca d

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Feb 4, 2021

Interesting, engaging, and excellent theoretical framework.

By Patrick R

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Sep 21, 2017

Excellent Course. Helped me a lot in my doctorate classes.

By Rania R

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Oct 2, 2016

Very educational and i think i is a must for all educators

By Alexandre J

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Mar 14, 2021

Excellent MOOC, very interesting and well-teaching.

By Deebz

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Mar 24, 2022

Very informative in a easily digestible manner !

By David M

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Feb 20, 2017

Great course on the foundations of serious games

By will s

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Mar 1, 2018

is very good introduction for serious games

By Gustavo V

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Sep 2, 2017

Really hard course have good reading guides

By ALİ Ş

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Mar 16, 2022

it was very useful for beginning this area

By marvin d g p

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May 25, 2019

Muy buen curso, ilustrativo y explicativo

By Daniel E

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Nov 12, 2022

Muy Bien Trabajado, Excelente Curso!!!

By Yan W A

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Apr 3, 2018

Very useful course about serious game.

By Ragesh R

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Apr 12, 2018

Very Good Course.. Enjoyed Learning..

By YUSRI B A

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Nov 23, 2020

Good content & Excellent Instructors

By alexandre z

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Jun 15, 2020

Clair, efficace et bien présenté.

By Arturo V

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Aug 14, 2022

Good mix of theory and practice!

By Mariana G

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Apr 20, 2018

Amazing classes, super worth it!