Reimagining Education Through the Metaverse: Trends, Challenges, and Innovations on Emerging Trends and Future Directions

Authors

  • Hamed Barjesteh

    Department of English Language, Am. C., Islamic Azad University, Amol 46134, Iran
  • Hossein Isaee

    Department of English Language, Am. C., Islamic Azad University, Amol 46134, Iran
  • Mehdi Manoocherzadeh

    Zerodale Inc. Centre for Research in Entrepreneurship Education and Development, Toronto M2K 2H6, Canada
  • Sharareh Shirzadi

    Department of English Language, Am. C., Islamic Azad University, Amol 46134, Iran
  • Shaghayegh Shirzad

    Eiman Narimani Marketing Management Co. L.L.C., Dubai 1971, UAE

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/jiep.v8i1.11550
Received: 1 April2025 | Revised: 25 May 2025 | Accepted: 1 June 2025 | Published Online: 7 June 2025

Abstract

The Metaverse, conceptualized as the convergence of digital virtuality and physical reality, is emerging as a powerful medium with the potential to transform education. Through immersive, multisensory, and interactive environments, it enables new forms of learner engagement that extend beyond traditional classroom boundaries. This systematic review synthesizes evidence from 98 peer-reviewed studies published between 2010 and 2023, retrieved from both international and domestic databases. Employing the PRISMA methodology, the review critically examines current applications of Metaverse technologies in education, their reported outcomes, and the challenges that hinder widespread implementation. Findings reveal that the Metaverse enhances remote and hybrid learning, supports personalized and experiential instruction, and expands access to non-formal and distance education. It further promotes collaboration, creativity, and situated learning experiences that align with twenty-first-century skill development. Nevertheless, significant barriers remain. These include the high cost of technological infrastructure, unresolved concerns about data security and ethical use, and limited teacher readiness to design and facilitate immersive environments. The review contributes to the literature by clarifying how the Metaverse is currently integrated into education, identifying critical obstacles to adoption, and highlighting gaps related to sustainability, accessibility, and long-term learning outcomes. These insights provide a foundation for informed policy development, curriculum innovation, and future research aimed at the responsible and equitable integration of Metaverse technologies into educational practice.

Keywords:

Immersive Technology; Non-formal Education; Metaverse; Systematic Review; Virtual Learning

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Barjesteh, H., Isaee, H., Manoocherzadeh, M., Shirzadi, S., & Shirzad, S. (2025). Reimagining Education Through the Metaverse: Trends, Challenges, and Innovations on Emerging Trends and Future Directions. Journal of International Education and Practice, 8(1), 25–38. https://doi.org/10.30564/jiep.v8i1.11550

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