The International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, published by Springer, invites original research articles for a Special Issue titled “Credentials in Artificial Intelligence: International Perspectives on Transforming Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.”
The special issue invites international perspectives that explore the pedagogical, institutional, ethical, and workforce-related implications of AI credentials. Contributions may be conceptual, empirical, or practice-based, with a strong focus on educational transformation.
International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education is a peer-reviewed and open-access journal. Authors don’t have to pay APC to publish open access in this journal because Universitat Oberta de Catalunya fully sponsors the APC. This ensures high visibility for your work with open access.
The main benefits of publishing in this special issue are:
- The Journal is a reputed journal published by Springer.
- The journal is indexed in SSCI, Scopus, and DOAJ.
- The Impact Factor of this journal is 16.7
- All the research papers will be published with open access with no APC (Article Processing Charges).
Interested authors can submit their complete papers online by 01 March 2026.
| Journal Title | International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education |
| Special Issue Title | Credentials in Artificial Intelligence: International Perspectives on Transforming Teaching and Learning in Higher Education |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Status | Open for submissions |
| ISSN | 01 March 2026 |
| Impact Factor | 16.7 |
| Indexing | DOAJ, SSCI, Scopus |
| Publication Fee | Free Publication |
| Open Access | Yes |
Scope and Key Themes
- Co-development of AI credentials with industry partners and their impact on teaching methodologies
- Government-sponsored AI credential initiatives and related pedagogical innovations
- Institutional mandates for AI credentials and their influence on wider AI adoption in teaching
- Student learning outcomes and evidence of educational transformation linked to AI credentials
- Faculty preparation, professional development, and instructional challenges in AI programs
- Integration of AI-driven teaching tools and methods within credential programs
- Internationalization of AI curricula and cross-cultural approaches to AI education
- Ethical dimensions of AI credentials and their role in promoting responsible AI use
- Institutional change and innovation driven by AI credential initiatives
- Case studies demonstrating transformative teaching practices
- Assessment frameworks for evaluating the impact of AI credentials on teaching and learning
- Barriers and facilitators in using AI credentials as drivers of pedagogical change
- Comparative studies of AI credential programs across countries and institutions
- Faculty perspectives and lived experiences of teaching in AI credential programs
- Alignment of AI credentials with workforce readiness and societal transformation
Important Dates
The deadline for submission in this special issue is 01 March 2026.
All accepted articles will be published under an open-access license.
Submission Guidelines
- Article length: 9,000–12,000 words
- Abstract: 150–250 words
- Keywords: 4–6
- Language: English (professionally proofread)
- Review process: Double-blind peer review
Submission Link: https://link.springer.com/collections/cgfhfcafai
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