Technological Trends in Metaverse-Based Learning Environments: A Bibliometric Analysis
Keywords:
Bibliometric analysis; metaverse technologies; extended realityAbstract
The metaverse, powered by immersive technologies such as virtual, augmented, and mixed reality, has emerged as a promising tool to enhance online education by creating interactive and engaging learning environments. Despite its growing relevance, few bibliometric studies have systematically explored its development in education, which has left gaps in understanding research trends and priorities. This study conducted a bibliometric analysis of 838 publications from the Scopus database (2010–2025) using VOSviewer to examine publication trends, subject areas, influential countries, journals, and highly cited works. The results revealed a sharp increase in publications after 2020, with computer science and social sciences leading contributions, followed by engineering and medicine. The United States and China dominate outputs, while IEEE Access is the most productive journal. The five emerging research areas identified were applications and evaluation, immersive technologies, instructional design, secure platforms, and intelligent systems. This study offers valuable insights and guidance for researchers, educators, and policymakers to promote sustainable adoption of the metaverse in education.
https://doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.24.11.37
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