EVE Online is a battle, strategy simulation virtual world. EveOnline is centered around "New Eden," outer space in the distant future. Players are pilots of their own spaceships and can specialize in a myriad of skills.
Here are the basics to getting started.
A model and matrix for the course developed by Dr. Lisa Dawley. A research paper upon the the participation and discussion help within online courses and their ability to affect the user based upon their level of participation and amount of social media interaction. Fascinating to say the least.