Blockchains and New Educational Models - Seguridad Mania.com - España y América Latina

Since its inception the Open University has used the latest technology to bring Higher Education to everyone who wishes to study. During development its initial name was ‘the University of the Air’ due to the prevalence of radio at the time. Following our innovation thread we have over the past year or so been conducting a number of experiments in deploying blockchains in OU courses. In this talk I will cover how we have been using blockchains to manage micro-accreditation (including badging), ePortfolios and peer accreditation in a variety of settings. I will also outline our initiatives to setup national and international blockchain networks and how blockchains could herald the emergence of Uber-style universities.