Immersive Technologies in Higher Education: Challenges and Perspectives

Kaloyan Dimitrov

Ikonomiceski i Sotsialni Alternativi, 2024, issue 4, 111-130

Abstract: This research is dedicated to the opportunities of emerging digital immersive technologies for education and training. Research interest in immersive technologies is driven by their growing popularity, relevance and potential for development in a number of sectors of the economy and society, and more specifically in higher education. This study explores the key issues, barriers, risks and limitations to the widespread adoption of Extended Reality (XR) technologies in educational institutions. The aim of the study is to identify, analyze and outline the key challenges facing higher education in relation to XR technology. This will be achieved through secondary data analysis, which will involve a systematic review and analysis of relevant sources from recent years. As a result of the research and the synthesis of experiences, seven key challenges that higher education institutions and universities are expected to face on their way to adopting, implementing and using immersive technologies have been systematized. Finally, the findings on the challenges discussed highlight the perspectives of еxtended reality in higher education and outline guidelines for relevant stakeholders to successfully address difficulties related to immersive technologies.

Keywords: higher education; immersive technologies; extended reality; XR challenges (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A22 I25 O31 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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