Is the Metaverse for Education a Blessing or a Curse?

The Metaverse, a virtual world connecting imaginative ideas to real-life experiences through immersive technologies, has gained increasing attention, particularly following the global shift to virtual platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the Metaverse holds promise for transforming education by enhancing realism, motivation, active learning, collaboration, and personalized experiences, its integration into educational settings remains in the early stages, with limited empirical research available. This study aims to explore stakeholders’ perceptions of the Metaverse’s potential learning opportunities, anticipated challenges, and readiness for adoption. Grounded in the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT2) framework, this research seeks to fill gaps in the current literature by offering empirical insights into the benefits, drawbacks, and preparedness related to Metaverse integration in education.