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What is the Metaverse?
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 10 hours
  • Course by Meta
  • Offered by

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The metaverse isn’t just for gamers or developers, it will be for everyone. In this free course from the experts at Meta, you’ll learn what the metaverse is, what it means for our world today and into the future, and the opportunities it presents for both professionals and businesses. Understand the metaverse fundamentals Experts will guide you through a broad range of topics spanning the metaverse ecosystem, from communication and collaboration to NFTs and cryptocurrency, from avatars and devices to platforms and game engines. You’ll learn about augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), extended reality, NFTs, blockchain, web3, cryptocurrency, and more. Discover new ways to connect, learn, and work The metaverse provides new ways to connect people, websites, platforms and realities. You’ll explore how it will enhance online social experiences, the future of work and learning. Opportunities for professionals and businesses The metaverse will be built by everyone, with creative and practical applications being developed every day by imaginative people. Learn how the metaverse will be applied in areas like healthcare, education, city planning, art, and more—and how you can start creating these experiences today. You’ll also learn how the metaverse can make the world a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive place. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the fundamental knowledge of the metaverse to determine future areas of interest, learning, or professional growth.

Modules

What Is the metaverse?

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Create your avatar

5 Videos

  • Welcome to the metaverse
  • This is the metaverse
  • Experiences in the metaverse
  • Avatars in the metaverse
  • Interoperability in the metaverse

1 Readings

  • Welcome to the course

Connection and work in the metaverse

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • What is the metaverse quiz

3 Videos

  • Connection and communication
  • Working in the metaverse
  • The ecological implications of the metaverse

1 Readings

  • What decentralization means in the metaverse

Who is creating the metaverse?

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Reflect on visited spaces

3 Videos

  • An interconnected ecosystem
  • Devices to access the metaverse
  • Game engines

1 Readings

  • Field trip: Explore virtual social experiences in the metaverse

Accessing the metaverse

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Who is creating the metaverse quiz

2 Videos

  • XR in the metaverse
  • A supercomputer in a pair of glasses

1 Readings

  • Field trip: The creator economy

Metaverse verticals

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Educational potential in the metaverse
  • Learning in the metaverse
  • Health in the metaverse

1 Readings

  • Architecture in the metaverse

More metaverse verticals

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Metaverse verticals quiz

1 Discussions

  • Building community through fandom

2 Videos

  • Marketing and retail in the metaverse
  • Arts, entertainment, and sports in the metaverse

Money in the metaverse

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Money in the metaverse quiz

1 Discussions

  • Identify key economic issues

3 Videos

  • Commerce in the metaverse
  • The creator perspective
  • Economic trends and opportunities

1 Readings

  • A community-focused metaverse economy

Safety in the metaverse

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Identify key safety measures

2 Videos

  • Keeping people safe
  • Building a safe metaverse

Metaverse responsibility

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Metaverse responsibility quiz

2 Videos

  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the metaverse
  • Ethics in the metaverse

How will we build the metaverse?

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Building the metaverse quiz

1 Discussions

  • Impressions of metaverse potential

3 Videos

  • Future technology
  • Research and development opportunities
  • The infrastructure of the metaverse

1 Readings

  • Field trip: Enterprise and university partnerships

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Discover the transformative potential of the metaverse in this free, expert-led course by Coursera. Ideal for anyone interested in the future of digital spaces, you'll explore AR, VR, NFTs, cryptocurrencies, and more. Learn how the metaverse will revolutionize communication, work, and social interactions, and uncover opportunities across various industries. With a duration of 600 minutes, this foundational course offers flexible starter and professional subscription options, making it perfect for both personal development and professional growth.

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