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Immersive Technologies in Higher Education: Challenges and Perspectives

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  • Kaloyan Dimitrov

    (University of National and World Economy, Sofia, Bulgaria)

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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.

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  • Kaloyan Dimitrov, 2024. "Immersive Technologies in Higher Education: Challenges and Perspectives," Ikonomiceski i Sotsialni Alternativi, University of National and World Economy, Sofia, Bulgaria, issue 4, pages 111-130, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nwe:iisabg:y:2024:i:4:p:111-130
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    Keywords

    higher education; immersive technologies; extended reality; XR challenges;
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    JEL classification:

    • A22 - General Economics and Teaching - - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics - - - Undergraduate
    • I25 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Education and Economic Development
    • O31 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Innovation and Invention: Processes and Incentives

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