Impact of User Innovativeness on Metaverse Adoption

the study focuses on the integration of the metaverse to enhance online learning platforms, particularly among Omani students. The research evaluates the acceptance of the metaverse using a conceptual model that emphasizes key adoption properties such as user mobility, users’ accessibility and users’ and ubiquity. The novelty of the paper lies in introducing the users’ innovativeness as a moderator which positively influences other variables. The results indicate a favorable impact of the moderator on the mentioned variables. The practical implication of the study suggests that authorities in Oman should recognize the metaverse's significance as a transformative tool for online learning. Furthermore, managerial implications recommend the implementation of the metaverse in governmental sectors to enhance the learning environment in the Sultanate of Oman.