Platform Thinking for the Metaverse (POK)

Offered by Politecnico di Milano,
Platform Thinking for the Metaverse (POK)

Get ready to manage future disruptive technologies, like the Metaverse and the ones to come, by thinking through platform models. Welcome to "Platform Thinking for the Metaverse," a MOOC designed to introduce you to the concept of platform thinking and its application in the creation and development of virtual worlds, and more broadly on how to deal with new disruptive (digital) technologies.

In this course, we will explore the concept of disruptive technologies and technological cycles and how they have shaped the development of the Metaverse. We will also delve into the concept of mediamorphosis and the role it plays in matching virtual and real worlds. We will examine the technologies behind the Metaverse and the implications for platform models. We will also look back at the history of the Metaverse and consider its future development. Finally, we will discuss the importance of adopting a platform thinking mindset as we approach the Metaverse and consider the role of platform providers and complementors. Whether you're a business professional, entrepreneur, or simply interested in the future of virtual worlds, this course will provide valuable insights and knowledge on the role of platform thinking in the Metaverse.

The course is structured into 3 Modules:
Module 1 – Getting ready for the Metaverse
Module 2 – The Metaverse
Module 3 – Platform Thinking for the Metaverse
In the first module we dig into the main technological dynamics to understand how the Metaverse may relate to previous disruptive technologies.
The second module digs with the main characteristics and features of the Metaverse, highlighting the main opportunities and challenges.
The third and final modules make sense of the last business model evolutions linking the disruptive technologies with the platform models, defining Platform Thinking... for the Metaverse!

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