1st Edition
Transforming Education with Singularity Technologies Lifelong Learning from Childhood to Adulthood
Part I: Philosophical and Conceptual Grounds
1. Extropy, Transhumanism Affirmation, and Human+AI
Natasha Vita‑More
2. Quantum Information and Agentic AI in Higher Education: A Global Roadmap for 2035
Salman Qadir
3. Technological Singularity and the Reconstruction of Meaning in Communication Studies
Yusuf Zafer Can Uğurhan, İbrahim Halil Yaşar and İrem Ebru Yıldırım Şen
Part II: The Evolution of Learning and New Technologies
4. Artificial Intelligence and the Evolution of Learning
Yasemin Demir Avcı, Esra Tokur Sonuvar and Dilek Yapar
5. Artificial Intelligence‑Supported Educational Metaverse: The Best of Both Worlds?
Zeynep Piri and Kürşat Çağıltay
6. Immersive Learning: A New Approach in Education
Raju V.
7. The Transformative Role of Wearable Technologies in Education
Ilker Kayabaş
8. The Use of Body‑Integrated Technologies for Educational Purposes
Murat Meriçelli
Part III: Artificial Intelligence and Learning Processes
9. AI‑Powered Chatbots for Education Using RAGs: A Study on Embedding Efficiency, LLM Performance, and Context Integrity
Benedikt Brünner, Florian Deutschmann, Stefan Etzelstorfer, Anna Lechner, Sandra Schön and Martin Ebner
10. Characteristic Changes in Online Learners in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: A Literature Review
Soner Sözler
11. The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Examining Emotional Learning Analytics in Online Learning Environments
Amine Hatun Ataş and Berkan Çelik
12. Innovative Approaches to Cloud‑Based Standardization and Advanced Techniques for Next‑Gen Online Evaluation
Sourav Karmakar, Renu Vij, Sagarika Kar Chowdhury and Hirak Sarkar
13. Use of Synthetic Content in Open and Distance Learning
Buket Kip Kayabaş
Part IV: Lifelong Learning, Micro‑Credentials, and Inclusion
14. Lifelong Learning: AI, Microcredentials, and Ethical Futures
Le Dinh Bao Quoc
15. Two Sides of the Same Coin: Artificial Intelligence and Inclusive Education
Ezgi Aydemir Altaş and Tuğba Babacan
16. The AI Educational Revolution: A Case Study from Argentina
Jennifer Verschoor and Henry Box
17. AI Literacy for All
Fulya Torun
Part V: Ethics, Risks, and Future Perspectives
18. The Impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence Technologies on Education
Mehmet Selim Yıldırım
19. Opportunities and Threats in Education: Generative Artificial Intelligence Perspectives
Betül Ersöz
20. Ethical Editorial Framework in the Age of Generative AI
Aji Prasetya Wibawa, Roni Herdianto, Gülsün Kurubacak Çakır, Serhat Çakır, Laksono Budiarto and Agung Bella Putra Utama
Biography
Serap Uğur is internationally recognized for her expertise in Transhumanism and Technological Singularity. She is an expert in technologies such as e‑learning, gamification, VR and Metaverse, human–computer interaction, brain–computer interface, AI, Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), and Artificial Super Intelligence (ASI). In 2021, she was the only woman from Türkiye selected in the "Futurist" category of Career Beacon magazine’s "Elite 50 Exemplary Women" special issue. She is the Deputy Director at the Social Media and Digital Security Education Application and Research Centre (SODİGEM), and a member of the Board of Directors of the Turkish Informatics Association (Eskişehir), Oxford University–Artificial Intelligence in Education, the United States Distance Education Association (USDLA), and European Distance Education Network (EDEN). Uğur has participated in EU, The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (Türkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Araştırma Kurumu, TÜBİTAK), and university‑supported Scientific Research Project (Bilimsel Araştırma Projesi, BAP) projects and has served as a referee and board member for Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), and TRDizin journals. She is also the editor of the academic journal Digital Security and Media (DISEM).
"The AI revolution has been brewing for decades and has a long way to go. This volume delves into the vital question of how we can effectively use AI to improve learning rather than letting AI do our learning and thinking for us. An impressive collection of authors and essays."
Max More
, author, The Principles of Extropy and BIOSTASIS: How Tomorrow’s Technology Can Save Your Life
“Education is changing fast, and this book shows how. Covering AI, Immersive Learning, ethics, and inclusion, it explores what the future of learning looks like and why it matters now. With insights from global experts, it challenges how we think about teaching, learning, and technology. A must-read for forward thinkers.”
Prof. Dr. Ramesh Chander Sharma
, Ambedkar University, Delhi
"As AI transforms education at lightning speed, frameworks for teaching and learning are urgently needed. By emphasizing applications over tools, these chapters provide enduring insights that will remain valuable after today's technologies have evolved. As such, this volume is a valuable resource for educators who are committed to preparing students for an AI-enhanced future."
Dr. Ilka Kostka
, Academic Director and Teaching Professor at Northeastern University, USA
"This timely volume offers a compelling roadmap for reimagining education through singularity technologies. It bridges theory and practice, ethics and innovation, and empowers educators to foster inclusive, lifelong learning ecosystems. A must-read for those shaping the future of pedagogy in an AI-augmented world."
Dr. Robert Stroud
, Hosei University, Japan
"As an AI-in-education consultant, I value resources that move teams from ideas to action. This book does exactly that – clear frameworks, practical strategies, and ethical guardrails. It helps K–12 and higher-ed leaders implement quickly, measure impact, and keep learners at the center from day one. Highly recommended for educational leaders and teachers everywhere!"
Christina Agvent, PhD
, Founder/Consultant/Academic Operations Specialist – Trifecta Education, UK
