Metaverse: Transformative Pathways for Skilling, Reskilling, and Upskilling in the Digital Age

Abstract

This chapter takes on the role of the metaverse in skill development, such as skilling, reskilling, and upskilling in the digital age. Metaverse is instrumental in revolutionizing skill development in the digital age and bringing the paradigm shift in learning. This chapter will cover the capability of the metaverse to transform the ways of learning and developing skills in the evolving digital landscape. Individuals can be part of tailor-made solutions for their needs through innovative methodologies and interactive experiences. This chapter takes through real cases to get deeper insights about conventional methods that transform how an individual experiences learning to acquire skills to get exposed to the rapidly changing digital world, allowing people to customize their learning experiences to adapt their unique requirements through cutting-edge methodologies and digitally responsive encounters. It then deliberates the importance of the metaverse in the individual-led industry in a manner that allows people to reach their potential. Individuals succeed in the evolution of the metaverse dynamic by continually upskilling granted to them.

Citation

Dash, S., Yadav, P.D., Manrai, R. and Gupta, A.K. (2024), "Metaverse: Transformative Pathways for Skilling, Reskilling, and Upskilling in the Digital Age", Krishnan, C., Behl, A., Dash, S. and Yadav, P.D. (Ed.) The Metaverse Dilemma: Challenges and Opportunities for Business and Society, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 163-180. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83797-524-220241010