Metaverse for Education Information Systems: A Systematic Literature Review

This paper presents a systematic exploration of the role of the metaverse in transforming educational information systems, using a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of academic literature from the Scopus database. The metaverse, a digital construct where real and virtual worlds converge, is increasingly recognized for its potential to revolutionize learning environments. This study aims to describe the nature of the metaverse and its ability to innovate educational information systems through the possible integration of technologies and educational processes. By synthesizing current research, this paper reveals the transformative potential of the metaverse in various fields, with a particular focus on its implications in education. The methodology includes bibliometric analysis and systematic literature review, using citations and word co-occurrence to map the influence of studies, authors, and journals, and to identify relationships between key concepts and themes. The keyword-guided search yielded 116 relevant articles, from which data on publication details, institutional affiliations, and thematic trends were extracted and analyzed using bibliometric software. The findings underscore the capacity of the metaverse to foster immersive, interactive, and personalized learning experiences, facilitate international scholarly collaboration, and enhance continuous educational professional development. Despite its promise, the study also highlights challenges, including the need for secure, ethical, and user-centered technological frameworks, and calls for multidisciplinary research to address these issues. Therefore, this paper contributes to the scholarly discourse by offering a multidimensional view of the role of the metaverse in education, underscoring the need for continued innovation and policy-driven research to realize its full educational potential. The insights gained lay the groundwork for future investigations aimed at bridging existing gaps and harnessing the metaverse’s capabilities in creating dynamic and inclusive educational landscapes.