European Perspectives on AI and AR Applications in Learning

AI and AR transform educational practices across Europe, offering new approaches to teaching, learning, and student engagement. European perspectives on these technologies are shaped by a strong emphasis on ethical standards, data privacy, inclusivity, and human-centered learning, reflecting regional values and policy frameworks. AI-powered tools enable personalized learning experiences, adaptive assessment, and intelligent tutoring systems, while AR enhances understanding through immersive and interactive learning environments. As educational institutions across Europe integrate these technologies, researchers and policymakers examine their benefits and challenges, including digital equity, teacher preparedness, and regulatory compliance. Understanding European approaches to AI and AR in education provides valuable insights into how emerging technologies may support effective, responsible, and future-oriented learning. European Perspectives on AI and AR Applications in Learning examines how European higher education institutions integrate AI and AR into teaching, learning, and governance, combining policy analysis with institutional case studies and classroom practice. It offers comparative, evidence-based insights into digital transformation in higher education, supporting new studies on pedagogy, policy, and ethics. This book covers topics such as higher education, pedagogy, and personalized learning, and is a useful resource for educators, engineers, policymakers, academicians, researchers, and scientists.

Jan Vrba holds a Bachelor's Degree in Social Affairs from the Czech Republic, a Master's Degree in Politics and Administration from Poland, and a Doctorate in Human Resources from the United States. He is currently the Vice Dean for International Cooperation at the Faculty of Administration and Economic Studies in Uherské Hradistě, Akademia Jagiellońska w Toruniu. As a dedicated researcher, Jan focuses on global social and welfare systems, exploring their economics, sustainability, and impact on business and management. He has a particular expertise in East Asian and Southeast Asian countries. In addition to his research, Jan is fluent in Czech, Japanese, English, and Slovak.

Enrico Moch studied business administration at the University of Wismar and subsequently completed a degree in business law at Saarland University. Several years later, he completed a doctorate in economics on the topic of the influence of artificial intelligence on the world of work. His main job is as an administrative officer at the DLR Project Management Agency in the Society, Innovation and Technology division, where he is assigned to the AI Applications in Business department. In this role, he deals with the monitoring, evaluation and structuring of research and innovation projects in the context of digital technologies. Enrico Moch also works as a university lecturer at various institutions in Germany, including the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University Ravensburg. He also holds the position of Assistant Professor of Economics at the IICUT. He has been Academic Director of the Herford-based GrandEdu Research School for several years. His research focuses on AI governance, technical data protection and the institutional governance of digital platforms. In terms of content, his work focuses on regulatory frameworks, governance structures and the economic impact of artificial intelligence and data-driven systems. Enrico Moch regularly publishes scientific articles, is involved in interdisciplinary book projects and is active in academic peer review. He is also active in knowledge transfer between academia and practice and hosts the podcast "GrandEdu Research School - On the trail of the economy!".

Dr. Tobias Oberdieck is Managing Director of GrandEdu GmbH, a leading further education institution that specializes in preparing professionals for degrees such as the Bachelor Professional, Master Professional and Master of Business Administration (MBA). In his role at GrandEdu, he drives innovative educational strategies to actively support the recruitment of skilled labor in Germany. During his doctorate, Dr. Oberdieck worked as a research assistant at the Department of Business Administration and Economics at the Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences in Germany. During this time, he deepened his expertise in the areas of education management, labour market research and economic education models, which he now brings to his work at GrandEdu. His research focuses on the interface between continuing vocational training, academic education and the challenges of the modern labor market.