The Metaverse and Higher Education Institutions
Nir Kshetri, Diana Rojas-Torres, Mark Ronald Grambo
Abstract
The metaverse is becoming an important part of the education technology market. Immersive learning of the metaverse is especially likely to attract young learners. This article discusses metaverse's benefits to higher education institutions and the barriers these institutions are likely to face in implementing this innovation.
Topics & Concepts
MetaverseComputer scienceFace (sociological concept)Higher educationDistance educationKnowledge managementPublic relationsSociologyPedagogyHuman–computer interactionPolitical scienceVirtual realityEconomicsSocial scienceEconomic growthEducation and Learning InterventionsVirtual Reality Applications and Impacts