Examples of Metaverse Applications in Education

This chapter examines metaverse applications in higher education through four case studies – Morehouse College, ARC-XR (University of Glasgow), UNSW CSE VR Lab, and Chulalongkorn's ChulaVerse – evaluating pedagogical, technical, governance, and affective dimensions. It argues that immersive technologies amplify learning when tightly aligned with curricular goals, scaffolded instruction, and inclusive access strategies. Comparative analysis highlights co-design, mobile accessibility, and research-driven pedagogy as enablers, while infrastructure, training, and equity remain constraints. This chapter synthesizes evidence on virtual field trips, simulations, and role-based learning, and proposes a holistic model that balances cognitive rigor, emotional resonance, and sustainable institutional support to fully realize metaverse's educational promise.