Advancing Education through Metaverse: Components, Applications, Challenges, Case Studies and Open Issues

The metaverse is a single, shared, immersive 3D virtual space where people can interact with one another and experience life in ways that are not possible in the real world. The Metaverse is not just an emerging new technology that is currently in the hype cycle. It builds on years of research in immersive interactivity and artificial intelligence and will significantly alter education and other sectors. Recent techniques in metaverse-based education such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and 3D simulations face challenges related to accessibility, privacy concerns, and in overcoming existing technological limitations. The proposed objective is to leverage metaverse in education, aiming to enhance interactive learning experiences and effectively addressing challenges to promote inclusive educational practices. This work discusses how metaverse relates to education and learning, including possible applications and potential prospects that are explained by a few case studies.