Changing the future: “blockchain and education”

Abstract

Crypto-currencies have provided a technological solution that can change relevant aspects in the education system. Blockchains are being used for academic accreditations in what could mean a total turnaround of the system, merging formal and non-formal solutions into a single learning space. This article focuses on how Blockchains can allow for the accreditation of the path followed by each learner in an individualized learning process. The Edublocs project recovers already consolidated elements of educational design by creating a global learning ecosystem in which a University of Barcelona degree course is framed.