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The Potential of Blockchain Technology in Higher Education as Perceived by Students in Serbia, Romania, and Portugal

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  • Valentin Kuleto

    (Information Technology School—ITS Belgrade, LINK Group Belgrade, Faculty of Contemporary Arts Belgrade, University Business Academy in Novi Sad, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia)

  • Rocsana Bucea-Manea-Țoniş

    (Doctoral School, National University of Physical Education and Sport, 060057 Bucharest, Romania
    USH Pro Business, Spiru Haret University, 030167 Bucharest, Romania)

  • Radu Bucea-Manea-Țoniş

    (Faculty of Economic Sciences, Hyperion University, 030615 Bucharest, Romania)

  • Milena P. Ilić

    (Information Technology School—ITS Belgrade, LINK Group Belgrade, Faculty of Contemporary Arts Belgrade, University Business Academy in Novi Sad, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia)

  • Oliva M. D. Martins

    (Instituto Politécnico de Bragança (IPB), Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal)

  • Marko Ranković

    (Faculty of Information Technology and Engineering, University Union Nikola Tesla, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia)

  • Ana Sofia Coelho

    (Instituto Politécnico de Bragança & GOVCOPP-UA, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal)

Abstract

Lifelong learning approaches that include digital, transversal, and practical skills (i.e., critical thinking, communication, collaboration, information literacy, analytical, metacognitive, reflection, and other research skills) are required in order to be equitable and inclusive and stimulate personal development. Realtime interaction between teachers and students and the ability for students to choose courses from curricula are guaranteed by decentralized online learning. Moreover, through blockchain, it is possible to acquire skills regarding the structure and content while also implementing learning tools. Additionally, documentation validation should be equally crucial to speeding up the process and reducing costs and paperwork. Finally, blockchains are open and inclusive processes that include people and cultures from all walks of life. Learning in Higher Education Institutions (HEI) is facilitated by new technologies, connecting blockchain to sustainability, which helps understand the relationship between technologies and sustainability. Besides serving as a secure transaction system, blockchain technology can help decentralize, provide security and integrity, and offer anonymity and encryption, therefore, promoting a transaction rate increase. This study investigates an alternative in which HEI include a blockchain network to provide the best sustainable education system. Students’ opinions were analyzed, and they considered that blockchain technology had a very positive influence on learning performance.

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  • Valentin Kuleto & Rocsana Bucea-Manea-Țoniş & Radu Bucea-Manea-Țoniş & Milena P. Ilić & Oliva M. D. Martins & Marko Ranković & Ana Sofia Coelho, 2022. "The Potential of Blockchain Technology in Higher Education as Perceived by Students in Serbia, Romania, and Portugal," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(2), pages 1-16, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:14:y:2022:i:2:p:749-:d:721781
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    1. Eunsun Choi & Youngmi Choi & Namje Park, 2022. "Blockchain-Centered Educational Program Embodies and Advances 2030 Sustainable Development Goals," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(7), pages 1-18, March.
    2. Chih-Hung Wu & Chien-Yu Liu, 2022. "Educational Applications of Non-Fungible Token (NFT)," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(1), pages 1-22, December.
    3. Milica Jevremović & Cătălin Gheorghiță & Vladimir Cerić & Ovidiu Blăjină & Zorica Jelić & Milena P. Ilić & Rocsana Bucea-Manea-Țoniș, 2022. "An Empirical Study on Website Interactivity Impact among a Student Group, Beneficent for Companies, and Other Users," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(8), pages 1-20, April.
    4. Rocsana Bucea-Manea-Țoniș & Luciela Vasile & Rareș Stănescu & Alina Moanță, 2022. "Creating IoT-Enriched Learner-Centered Environments in Sports Science Higher Education during the Pandemic," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(7), pages 1-25, April.
    5. Mao Zhao & Wei Liu & Abu Naser Mohammad Saif & Bo Wang & Rasheda Akter Rupa & K. M. Anwarul Islam & S. M. Masudur Rahman & Nusrat Hafiz & Rehnuma Mostafa & Mohammad Anisur Rahman, 2023. "Blockchain in Online Learning: A Systematic Review and Bibliographic Visualization," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(2), pages 1-22, January.
    6. Goran Bjelobaba & Marija Paunovic & Ana Savic & Hana Stefanovic & Jelena Doganjic & Zivanka Miladinovic Bogavac, 2022. "Blockchain Technologies and Digitalization in Function of Student Work Evaluation," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(9), pages 1-22, April.

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