Application of the Metaverse in Education: Hotspots, Challenges and Future Directions

Abstract

This chapter summarizes the reported key findings of this book to offer highlights and reflect the aspects of implementing Metaverse in education presented throughout the book. In particular, this chapter presents the hotspots of Metaverse in education: virtual field trips, simulations, virtual collaborations, virtual labs, immersive storytelling, cultural immersion, immersive meetings, metaversity, design, and Metaverse for students with disability. It then highlights several limitations and challenges reported by the authors. Finally, this chapter provides trends and future recommendations for educators and researchers for developing Metaverse in educational contexts. This chapter not only emphasizes the pedagogical application of educational Metaverse, but also invites readers to contemplate the broader implications of the book's topics, encouraging a thoughtful engagement that extends beyond the current applications.