Virtual Reality Integration in Online Learning: A Comprehensive Survey

Abstract

This study dives into the world of incorporating virtual reality (VR) into online learning environments with the goal of thoroughly examining its uses, obstacles and possible advantages. Through a survey it explores how VR intersects, with learning by reviewing essential concepts, core principles and various applications of VR in educational contexts. The research methodology includes a review of literature and categorization based on learning tasks and feedback mechanisms drawing insights from 24 research articles released between 2017 and 2024. The study classifies VR integration in learning into three groups; VR Enhanced Online Learning with Full Feedback VR Based Online Learning with Limited Feedback and VR Driven Online Learning without Feedback. Each category delves into experiences, components and experiential learning to provide valuable perspectives for educators, scholars and professionals. It also explores trends, unresolved issues and potential future research avenues, in integrating VR into learning such as advanced VR technologies, teaching strategies improvement user experience enhancements and scalability considerations. It concludes by encouraging stakeholders to harness the power of VR to redefine learning experiences in the digital era.