eBook The World of Esports In Higher Education
By Insight Editor / 14 Dec 2023
Esports are on the rise. In fact, the 2023 League of Legends World Championship had over 6.5 million concurrent viewers, breaking its previous record. Though you may be familiar with video gaming, do you know the benefits of an esports program in higher education?
In this ebook, we explore the rise of esports and offer a comprehensive guide to starting a successful program in your school.
Topics include:
- Who plays esports and who watches
- Game genres and popular titles
- Esports in higher education and the many benefits
- A guide to building your esports team
Who is this ebook for?
Educators and school administrators will learn the benefits of esports in higher education, including soft skills development, scholarship opportunities, community inclusion, and recruitment and retention for institutions. We’ll share popular genres and game titles, as well as key steps to starting a successful program.
What will I learn?
You’ll explore the growing popularity of esports, including its audience and popular game genres. Following the intro to esports, we share five steps for starting a successful esports program that benefits students and the community as a whole.
