Digital Transformation Towards Sustainability in Education: Overview on Metaverse System Adoption in E-learning

The Metaverse is the innovative technological combination of artificial intelligence, augmented reality, mixed reality, and virtual reality- an advanced technological marvel that provides a virtual world which is almost an extension of the real world where the users do not find the difference between the two. The users maintain two identities and engage in interaction and collaboration to perform their tasks. Many studies have been carried out on the Metaverse but the studies on the Metaverse and its probable applications with respect to the field of education are limited. Hence, this study intends to bring into limelight the definition, origin, elements of the Metaverse, and elaborately lists the niceties it can offer in making the teaching experience effective and learning experience fruitful. In addition, it identifies the limitations of the Metaverse and provides recommendations to address the limitations. The scope of this study is to spell out the virtual learning experience establishing the Metaverse in place which will result in vivid teaching and learning experiences.