Vlad Mihaescu, PhD
The Polytechnic University of Timisoara, Romania
Vlad Mihaescu has a Ph.D. in educational and technological models of MOOCs and has more than 20 years of experience as a trainer and teacher in areas like multimedia technologies, social media, e-tourism, e-learning, usability, entrepreneurship, programming, soft skills, leadership, and project management. Author of over 50 scientific papers and book chapters published in international conferences and journals, Vlad is involved in several European research projects in the field of eLearning, digital culture, digital entrepreneurship, innovation and tech transfer. He is also an associate professor for UPT. He is also an associate professor for UPT. For 15 years, Vlad has been part of the technical support team of the UPT Virtual Campus (Moodle). Since 2020, Vlad has served as a member of EDEN’s NAP (Network of Academics and Professionals), holding the position of Chair of the Steering Committee between 2020-2023. He was an ex-officio member of the Executive Board of EDEN UK from 2020-2022, then being elected as a member of EDEN DLE‘s Management Board from 2022. In these capacities he has been organizing several workshops, webinars, and participating as a speaker or moderator in EDEN events. Vlad was also the director of the Center for Innovation and Technology Transfer at UPT (2021-2024) and is currently serving as the Vice-President of the UPT Senate.
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, education must adapt to equip learners with future-ready skills. This presentation will explore how digital education platforms can empower youth, women, and vulnerable groups by providing flexible, accessible, and scalable learning opportunities.
We’ll discuss the critical role of microlearning—delivering bite-sized, targeted content to foster continuous skill development—and its potential to meet diverse learning needs. MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) will be examined as key tools for democratizing education, enabling global collaboration, and expanding entrepreneurial and innovation opportunities. The presentation will highlight how these digital pathways can be tailored to support lifelong learning, upskilling, and reskilling across various socio-economic contexts.
Additionally, we’ll explore the role of emerging technologies like AI in enhancing personalized learning and content delivery, making education more inclusive and learner-centric. Practical strategies, case studies, and best practices from international cooperation initiatives will be shared to showcase the transformative impact of digital learning.
Zoltán Loboda,
Hungary