Research Status and Future Trends of Educational Metacosmos in China - Based on CiteSpace Visualization Mapping Analysis

Abstract

As an emerging research field, the research status and trend of educational meta-universe have attracted much attention. Using bibliometric methods and CiteSpace software, the educational meta-universe research literature in the China Knowledge Network (CNKI) database between 2021 and 2024 was visualized and analyzed. The results of the study show that the number of publications in this field has shown explosive growth, the research theme has gradually shifted from technology-driven to application-driven, the research methodology has transitioned from macro-theory to micro-practice, and the focus has shifted from knowledge transfer to knowledge creation and collaborative learning. The keyword co-occurrence network analysis reveals the evolution and structural changes of research hotspots, while the co-occurrence analysis of authors and research institutions points out the cooperation patterns and geographic distribution characteristics of research teams. Future trends suggest that the educational meta-universe will focus more on the application of technology in educational practices, promoting innovation in educational models and educational equity.