The Metaverse and Education: An Immersive Revolution Facing the Challenges of Traditional Learning in Morocco
3 April 2025 2025-04-03 3:34The Metaverse and Education: An Immersive Revolution Facing the Challenges of Traditional Learning in Morocco

The Metaverse and Education: An Immersive Revolution Facing the Challenges of Traditional Learning in Morocco
Integrating information and communication technologies (ICT) into the teaching and learning processes is pivotal for fostering innovation and diversifying pedagogical strategies. Among these emerging technologies, the Metaverse emerges as a transformative educational frontier, providing students with unique and immersive interactive experiences. This article seeks to examine the impact of the Metaverse on the Moroccan education system by contrasting it with traditional educational methodologies. It emphasizes both the opportunities and challenges associated with the incorporation of this cutting-edge technology into educational practices. To achieve this, we adopt an analytical framework grounded in an extensive review of existing literature. This review investigates the characteristics of conventional education, the specific attributes of the Metaverse, and the contrasts between these two distinct learning environments. Additionally, a case study of Moroccan initiatives implementing the Metaverse highlights national efforts toward educational innovation. The findings reveal that the Metaverse offers immersive and interactive learning experiences that fundamentally alter educational dynamics. Moreover, the analysis underscores how this technology, particularly when paired with augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), revolutionizes pedagogical methods by boosting student engagement and motivation. While the Metaverse holds significant promise for advancing education in Morocco, its integration presents several challenges—ranging from technical and didactic hurdles to ethical concerns. Ultimately, this article provides a comprehensive reflection on the future of the Metaverse within the context of Education 4.0, emphasizing its potential to reshape and expand the possibilities of learning.

Ikbal Ouaissa , Dr. Hassan El Yaacoubi , Dr. Amal Azeroual , Dr. Youssef Nafidi
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