Theme and Scope The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and online education is revolutionizing the educational landscape, offering both unprecedented opportunities and significant challenges. AI technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing, and intelligent tutoring systems, have the potential to transform how learners access and engage with educational content, how instructors design and deliver courses, and how institutions assess and support student outcomes. The proliferation of these technologies enables more personalized learning experiences, where content and pacing are adapted in real-time to individual learner needs, abilities, and preferences. AI-driven systems can offer data-driven insights into student progress, enhance engagement through interactive tools, and even automate routine tasks for educators, freeing up time for more meaningful instructional interactions. Despite these promising advancements, the integration of AI into online education raises important questions regarding equity, ethics, and the role of human educators. The deployment of AI in education is not without its challenges—ranging from algorithmic bias and privacy concerns to the risk of deepening the digital divide. Furthermore, the reliance on AI could shift the educational paradigm, potentially reducing the human-centered elements of teaching, such as mentorship, empathy, and nuanced judgment, which are critical to the learning process. It is crucial to explore not only the technological aspects of AI in education but also the broader societal and pedagogical impacts. This special issue seeks to provide a comprehensive exploration of how AI can be effectively integrated into online education to benefit diverse learners, while also addressing the significant challenges that accompany this technological shift. It aims to present cutting-edge research on AI applications, explore emerging trends, and foster an interdisciplinary dialogue on the long-term implications of AI on education systems. By addressing both the opportunities and risks of AI, this special issue will contribute to a deeper understanding of how to leverage AI in ways that are both innovative and ethically sound, ultimately shaping the future of digital learning environments.
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ISSN 1607-9264
e-ISSN 2079-4029
JCR 2023 Impact Factor: 0.9
CiteScore 2023: 3.2
SJR 2023: 0.382
SNIP 2023: 0.483
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