Implementation and Analysis of International Online Programs Utilizing the Metaverse

P2M of Online Communication in ASEP (Asian Students Environment Platform)

Abstract

This study focuses on the Asian Students Environment Platform, an initiative sponsored by the AEON Environmental Foundation since 2012, to identify communication methods that enhance the outcomes of international online programs. By understanding the strengths and limitations of Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC) compared to face-to-face interactions, the research delves into the potential of not only traditional web conferencing services but also the use of metaverse to express physicality through avatars. The goal is to bring online communication closer to, or even surpass, real-life interactions. The elements required to achieve this are examined using the framework of platform management and other P2M approaches.