Factors Effecting on the Adoption of Metaverse in Higher Education: A Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

Objectives: Understanding the adoption and acceptance of metaverse systems is crucial and has been extensively studied by numerous academics.
Methods: This systematic review aimed to provide a comprehensive view of metaverse adoption in education by identifying forty-three research papers on the subject. This research covers various factors, models, methodologies, and countries where the metaverse is being used in education, making it an essential resource for educators and researchers aiming to embrace this innovative trend. This systematic review thoroughly examined 43 research papers published between 2019 and 2024.
Results: The study's main findings underscore the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) as the predominant model for predicting people’s acceptance of the metaverse system. Additionally, SmartPLS (PLS-SEM) has emerged as a crucial tool for verifying metaverse models. Notably, the reviewed research primarily focuses on investigating the factors affecting the adoption of the metaverse in higher education. In addition, most research was conducted in the UAE, China, Jordan, and India, highlighting the global relevance of the findings.
Conclusions: Metaverse is an exciting and interactive learning environment that offers vast digital spaces, enabling synchronous communication and shared experience among users.