The handbook's goal is to enable the reader to gain a deep understanding of past, current and future research and applications in the field of educational technology. From a research perspective the reader will gain an in-depth understanding of complex theories, strategies, concepts, and methods...

The need for quality assurance mechanisms to support the development and sustainable use of Open Educational Resources (OER) are being raised in the literature and in European and national policy documents as a major challenge and opportunity. There is however, only little experience and...