Examining the Opportunities and Challenges of Augmented and Virtual Reality in Higher Education

 AR and VR provide students an overlay of rich media onto the real world for viewing applications or situations through Web3D enabled devices, such as phones and tablets. AR and VR present a live view of a physical,... [ view full abstract ]

 AR and VR provide students an overlay of rich media onto the real world for viewing applications or situations through Web3D enabled devices, such as phones and tablets. AR and VR present a live view of a physical, real-world, three-dimensional environment onto the learning environment, which allows the learners to interact and explore as if they were actually in a real-life, 3D world. AR and VR allow students to receive information in a rich multimedia (video, animations and sound) and student-friendly learning environment. Few research studies indicate that augmented and virtual reality technologies not only have a positive impact on student learning outcomes and have resulted in high levels of independent thinking, creativity, and critical analysis, but also motivate students more in learning than a slides-based learning environment. Web3D based, 3D objects in a web-based learning environment through virtual and augmented realities enhances the process of learning.