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Navigating Virtual Worlds and the Metaverse for Enhanced E-Learning
Refers to a digital environment within the Metaverse that offers various educational benefits, including realistic virtual spaces.
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Exploring the Emerging Potential of the Metaverse in Education: Gamification, Advantages, and Limitations
Marco Yamba-Yugsi (Universidad Católica de Cuenca, Ecuador), Ruth S. Contreras-Espinosa (Universitat de Vic, Spain & Universitat Central de Catalunya, Spain), and Jose Luis Eguia-Gomez (Universitat Politécnica de Catalunya, Spain)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-1034-2.ch005
Abstract
This chapter explores the transformative integration of virtual worlds, particularly the Metaverse, into the field of education. It delves into the evolving pedagogical strategies that capitalize on immersive, interactive learning experiences, catering to the preferences of today's digitally native students. These virtual environments enable educators to craft dynamic, personalized curricula and empower students to become active participants in their educational journey. The chapter also highlights the importance of digital proficiency for both educators and students in navigating these virtual realms. While the benefits of the Metaverse in education are evident, challenges related to infrastructure, privacy, security, and ethics are addressed. In general, this chapter compressively provides an analysis of the evolving landscape of education within the Metaverse.
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Teacher Professional Development through Virtual Campuses: Conceptions of a ‘New’ Model
Cooperation between higher education institutions through e-learning settings regarding the design and development of joint curricula by several universities and including agreements for the evaluation, validation and recognition of acquired competences.
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The Open University of Catalonia as a Virtual University
A restricted-access Web environment that supports work and interaction for all the different asynchronous and geographically scattered users who make up the university community.
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