Education theories and best practices in the field of blockchain
Abstract
Purpose – to present the state of the art of blockchain education for students, experts and teachers in the world and Bulgaria, and to share the experience of the authors in the field. A specially designed methodology, based on a deep literature review, analysis and synthesis, the long experience in education, and results of implementing it are described. Information sources include best practices, written material, provided by the web and the students, teachers’ observations, and group discussions during the planning of the education. Practical implications – the practice, curricula and extracurricular development can facilitate stakeholders to formulate and implement a blockchain educational environment. The explanation could lead other authors and teachers to achieve different and better syllabuses and innovations in the blockchain education processes. The value of the paper is in the survey and the practical presentation of the leading innovative blockchain theories and practices. Based on the practice of following and implementing blockchain education innovative examples, these papers will add value and allow further improvement and growth of education and blockchain, including EBSI (The European Blockchain Services Infrastructure) capacity building.
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