Books on eLearning Games and Simulations

Sivasailam Thiagarajan (better known as Thiagi) recommended the following books on the subject of eLearning games. Thiagi has made significant contributions over a number of years to both LearnScope and the Australian Flexible Learning Leader's Program.

For an insight into Thiagi's eduational philosophy and the his own game resources visit:
http://www.thiagi.com

Books strongly recommended by Thiagi:

* Both these books explore the concept of GBL - Games Based Learning

Engaging Learning by Clark Quinn (who has some Aussie connections)

Learning by Doing: A Comprehensive Guide to Simulations, Computer Games, ... by Clark Aldrich

* Here are two interesting books by James Paul Gee:

Why Video Games Are Good for Our Soul

What Video Games Have To Teach Us About Learning and Literacy

* Here's another book with hard data that demolishes the notion that video games will rot your brain:

Got Game? How Gamer Generation Is Reshaping Business Forever by John C. Beck

* Another intriguing book (with interesting chapters on video games):

Everything Bad Is Good for You by Steven Johnson.