"This article explores six effective principles for teachers to use to understand and apply #Minecraft in today's classrooms. Video games have become one of the fastest growing forms of media for youth and adult consumers. Minecraft, a multiplayer online game (MOG), is one of the most popular video games to date. By allowing its players to build simulated, virtual worlds, Minecraft aims to foster creativity, control, and imagination."
https://www.academia.edu/30532277/Minecraft_Teachers_Parents_and_Learning_What_They_Need_to_Know_and_Understand_School_Community_Journal_2016