Bibliometric analysis of the use of extended reality in Higher Education: trends and challenges in teaching 2000-2024

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https://doi.org/10.25267/Hachetetepe.2025.i30.1102

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No. 30 (2025)
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Published: 03-03-2025
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Emerging technologies are having a high impact on the educational system. This work tries to study the use of Extended Reality (ER) in higher education through an exhaustive and complete bibliometric analysis using reliable and truthful tools such as RStudio, Bibliometrix and Orange Data Mining. This analyzes aspects of 9,946 documents published between 2000 and 2024 and indexed in Scopus to reach various conclusions. The findings show that to carry out the use of various realities in teaching-learning experiences, devices such as mobile phones, simulators and immersive virtual environments, among others, are necessary; On the other hand, it expresses how there is a significant increase in research on RE and everything it includes; Furthermore, it shows greater use in fields such as engineering, medicine and computer science, as well as in face-to-face and mixed modalities, despite observing a growing interest in the distance modality. This bibliometric analysis provides a detailed view of RE in higher education and highlights the need to continue exploring and developing this area to improve educational quality and equity.

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Higher Education Google Schoolar
Emerging Technologies Google Schoolar
Extended Reality Google Schoolar
Augmented Reality Google Schoolar
Bibliometric Analysis Google Schoolar

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This research was funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation, project reference number PID2022-136430OB-I00.

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Ramos Sánchez, Ángela, & Palacios Rodríguez, A. (2025). Bibliometric analysis of the use of extended reality in Higher Education: trends and challenges in teaching 2000-2024. Hachetetepé. Scientific Journal of Education and Communication, (30), 1102. https://doi.org/10.25267/Hachetetepe.2025.i30.1102

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Ángela Ramos Sánchez, Universidad Internacional de Andalucía

Master in Educational Technology from the International University of Andalusia and the University of Malaga. I have advanced knowledge in the design, implementation and evaluation of technological projects, with an emphasis on tools such as augmented reality, artificial intelligence and gamification. I am also an expert in educational data analysis, instructional design and technological resource management skills, which are necessary to lead innovative initiatives in educational environments.

Antonio Palacios Rodríguez, Universidad de Sevilla

PhD in Educational Sciences from the University of Seville. He has also completed the Master's Degree in Management, Evaluation and Quality of Training Institutions and Degree in Primary Education. He is a member of the Didactic Research Group (GID-HUM 390): Technological and Qualitative Analysis. He currently works in the Department of Didactics and Educational Organization of the Faculty of Education Sciences, University of Seville as Assistant Professor. His teaching and research experience is related to Educational Technology and teacher training. He has won the Best Scientific Article Award from the Faculty of Education Sciences (University of Seville) and the UNIA-DIGITAL Research Award (International University of Andalusia).

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