Principles of Serious Games Interoperability

As serious games (SG) emerge as a new opportunity for education, the research on interoperability remains a challenge due to the complexity of SGs in comparison with the traditional learning content. The opportunity for SG interoperability lies in the fact that SG development is at an early stage, which facilitate sustainable behaviours and standards adoption. This paper presents the premises for the development of a Serious Games Multidimensional Interoperability Framework that would enable educators and developers reach a common understanding and implement cost-efficient, qualitative SG interoperability solutions. The analysis considers the three key topics that impact SG interoperability: the components included in a serious game, the ecosystem where the serious game will be implemented and external factors that go beyond the core technical aspects of a serious game.