**2.2 Case study examples**


**Table 1** shows the estimated costs of traditional exam writing practices compared to the estimated costs of using the Metaverse for exam writing for a class of 100 electrical engineering students at a South African university. The traditional exam


**Table 1.**

*Costs example for a class of 100 electrical engineering students writing an exam at a South African University.*

### *The Future of Education: Writing Exams in the Metaverse at South African Universities DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.112003*

writing costs include staff salaries and ink and paper costs, while the Metaverse exam writing costs include biometric scanning in addition to staff salaries. The total cost for traditional exam writing is estimated to be R22,000, while the total cost for Metaverse exam writing is estimated to be R16,000. This represents a cost savings of R6,000 by using the Metaverse for exam writing.

The Metaverse provides numerous advantages for writing exams at South African universities. These advantages include improved accessibility and flexibility, enhanced security and authenticity, personalized learning experience, and reduced costs and environmental impact. By incorporating the use of the Metaverse in exam writing, South African universities can provide students with a more engaging and efficient learning experience, leading to improved exam results and ultimately, better career prospects.
