Understanding metaverse adoption in education: The extended UTAUMT model.

ABSTRACT: The metaverse, an immersive virtual environment enabling users to engage with digital experiences, has the potential to revolutionize education. However, research pertaining to this area is still in its early stages. This study investigates the variables that influence the acceptance of educational metaverses and the intention to use them. It also presents an expanded model called the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Metaverse Technology (UTAUMT) to provide guidance to educators and decision-makers. The study involved 253 Vietnamese teachers and students who had experience with metaverse, selected through purposive sampling. The UTAUMT provides a comprehensive framework that encompasses various factors, including metaverse performance expectancy (MPE), metaverse effort expectancy (M

SUBMITTER: Nguyen AHD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11481655 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature