Application of AI in Online Learning and Sustainable Education
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Education and Approaches".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 November 2025 | Viewed by 634
Special Issue Editor
2. Department of Marketing at Sumy State University, Kharkivska St., 116, 40007 Sumy, Ukraine
Interests: immersive learning; online learning; digitalization of education; virtual and augmented reality in education; gamification; educational crafting; interactive educational approaches; quality of education
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue explores the innovative applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in online learning and its potential contributions to sustainable education. It will delve into the ways AI can enhance learning experiences, improve educational accessibility, and promote sustainable practices in higher education.
Key Areas of Focus:
- Personalized Learning: how AI can tailor educational content and experiences to individual learners' needs, preferences, and learning styles;
- Intelligent Tutoring Systems: the development and application of AI-powered tutoring systems that can provide personalized guidance and support to students;
- Adaptive Learning Platforms: using AI to create adaptive learning environments that can adjust to the students' progress and challenges in real time;
- Gamification and AI: integrating AI to enhance gamification strategies in online learning, making learning more engaging and motivating;
- Accessibility and Inclusion: how AI can improve accessibility for learners with disabilities and promote inclusivity in online learning environments;
- Sustainable Education Practices: the role of AI in promoting sustainable education, such as reducing the environmental impact of online learning and fostering sustainable development skills;
- Ethical Considerations: the ethical implications of AI in education including data privacy, algorithmic bias, and the potential for job displacement.
Call for Papers: This Special Issue invites original research papers, case studies, and review articles that address, but are not limited to, the following topics:
- AI-driven personalized learning strategies;
- Intelligent tutoring systems and their effectiveness;
- Adaptive learning platforms and their impact on student outcomes;
- Gamification and AI in online learning;
- AI for accessibility and inclusion in higher education;
- AI and sustainable education practices;
- Ethical considerations in AI for education.
Expected Outcomes:
This Special Issue will provide valuable insights into the potential of AI to revolutionize online learning and contribute to sustainable education. It will serve as a resource for researchers, educators, and policymakers interested in exploring the intersection of AI and higher education.
By focusing on these key areas, the Special Issue will foster discussions on the innovative applications of AI in online learning, its potential benefits, and the challenges that need to be addressed for its successful implementation.
Dr. Artem Artyukhov
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- artificial intelligence (AI)
- online learning
- sustainable education
- personalized learning
- intelligent tutoring systems
- adaptive learning
- gamification
- e-learning MOOCs (massive open online courses)
- ethical considerations
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