Editorial: Metaverse in education: opportunities and challenges

Abstract

The emergence of the Metaverse marks a transformative era in the field of education where learning transcends traditional classroom boundaries and enters immersive virtual environments. This digital transformation of learning and teaching pedagogies offers unparalleled opportunities for engaging, interactive and personalized educational experiences that enable learners to explore complex and practical concepts in visually stimulating ways. However, there remain significant challenges in terms of accessibility, equity, scalability, and technical advancement. With the Metaverse reshaping education, the academic community needs to address its challenges to unlock its full potential for enhanced learning. As part of this Research Topic, the following is a summary of the contributions made by fellow academics to highlight the applications, potential and associated challenges toward a fully functional educational metaverse.