Computational Learning Theories

A new monograph focussing on models for artificial intelligence promoting learning processes was published.

Gibson, D. C., & Ifenthaler, D. (2024). Computational learning theories. Models for artificial intelligence promoting learning processes. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-65898-3

This book shows how artificial intelligence grounded in learning theories can promote individual learning, team productivity, and multidisciplinary knowledge-building. It advances the learning sciences by integrating learning theory with computational biology and complexity. It offers an updated mechanism of learning that integrates previous theories, provides a basis for scaling from individuals to societies, and unifies models of psychology, sociology, and cultural studies.

The book provides a road map for the development of AI that addresses the central problems of learning theory in the age of artificial intelligence, including:

  • optimizing human-machine collaboration
  • promoting individual learning
  • balancing personalization with privacy
  • dealing with biases and promoting fairness
  • explaining decisions and recommendations to build trust and accountability
  • continuously balancing and adapting to individual, team, and organizational goals
  • generating and generalizing knowledge across fields and domains

The book will be of interest to educational professionals, researchers, and developers of educational technology that utilize artificial intelligence.

https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-65898-3