Blockchain in e-learning platform to enhance trustworthy and sharing of micro-credentials

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Bigiotti, A., Bottoni, M. and Nalli, G. 2024. Blockchain in e-learning platform to enhance trustworthy and sharing of micro-credentials. 36th International Conference on Advanced Information Systems Engineering Workshops. Limassol, Cyprus 03 - 07 Jun 2024 Cham, Switzerland. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-61003-5_1
TypeConference paper
TitleBlockchain in e-learning platform to enhance trustworthy and sharing of micro-credentials
AuthorsBigiotti, A., Bottoni, M. and Nalli, G.
Abstract

Blockchain is a disruptive technology and interest in its adoption is growing across many market sectors in Industry 4.0. However, the blockchain adoption is limited by the difficulty in managing private keys and wallets to interact therein. This paper describes the integration of a consortium blockchain within e-learning platforms. The adoption of blockchain in the e-learning platform maximises the reliability, verifiability and sharing of micro-credentials. The proposed solution aims at eliminating the difficulties of managing keys and wallets. The enhancement in the reliability of micro-credentials is particularly important in learning environments and in companies that want a guarantee of effective training of employees. The present article, in line with the European privacy framework, exploits the potential of blockchain without compromising user data protection.

Keywordsblockchain; smart contract; online learning; micro-credential; industry 4.0
Sustainable Development Goals4 Quality education
Middlesex University ThemeCreativity, Culture & Enterprise
Conference36th International Conference on Advanced Information Systems Engineering Workshops
Proceedings TitleAdvanced Information Systems Engineering Workshops: CAiSE 2024 International Workshops, Limassol, Cyprus, June 3–7, 2024, Proceedings
SeriesLecture Notes in Business Information Processing
ISSN1865-1348
Electronic1865-1356
ISBN
Paperback9783031610028
Electronic9783031610035
PublisherSpringer
Place of publicationCham, Switzerland.
Publication dates
Online01 Jun 2024
Print02 Jul 2024
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Accepted01 Apr 2024
Deposited13 Jun 2024
Output statusPublished
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Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-61003-5_1
Web of Science identifierWOS:001284642900001
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