Architectural evolution of e-learning virtual worlds: proposed design measures to enhance the e-learning experience within 3D learning spaces

Numerous approaches are currently being adopted to efficiently utilize emergent 3D Virtual Worlds (VWs) for delivering e-learning, concentrating mainly on teaching and learning applications. Equally significant, this research demonstrates the importance of customizing architectural design characteristics of 3D virtual learning spaces within these VWs as another complementary and essential user-centered approach to enhancing students’ e-learning experiences. This is achieved by displaying higher education students’ propositions and requirements from the design elements of their 3D educational spaces best suited for promoting their skills, satisfaction and participation during their e-learning sessions. These recommendations can be used by educators and designers to enhance the design features of existing and future 3D virtual educational facilities within 3D VWs to augment the students’ e-learning process