Exploration of Blockchain Technology in the Education Sector in the Sultanate of Oman

Abstract

Exploring the new developments and paths in the education system is one of the motives for Oman's 2040 Vision. Blockchain technology restructured businesses and many other sectors. Similarly, the implementation of blockchain technology in the education sector is new but it seems to offer various benefits which are associated with blockchain. This study aims to explore the use of blockchain technology in the education sector of the Sultanate of Oman. The study offers a conceptual model which portrays the five attributes of blockchain technology as the fascination to adopt while the implementation of blockchain in education offers enhanced student performance and record management benefits from the student perspective. The future of the education sector is based on technological developments and advancements such as blockchain technology.