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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-GB link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=HTMLBody><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>Please apologize for cross posting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=HTMLBody><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>***************************************************<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=HTMLBody align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=HTMLBody align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=HTMLBody align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>CALL FOR CHAPTER PROPOSALS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=HTMLBody align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>Proposal Submission Deadline: January 30, 2014<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=HTMLBody align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span lang=EN-US>Furthering Higher Education Possibilities through Massive Open Online Courses</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=HTMLBody align=center style='text-align:center'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>A book edited by Dr. Anabela Mesquita (CICE – ISCAP / IPP and Algoritmi Center, Portugal)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=HTMLBody align=center style='text-align:center'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>and Dr. Paula Peres (CICE – ISCAP / IPP, Portugal)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=HTMLBody align=center style='text-align:center'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=HTMLBody align=center style='text-align:center'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=HTMLBody align=center style='text-align:center'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>To be published by IGI Global: </span><span lang=EN-US><a href="http://www.igi-global.com/requests/details.asp?ID=409"><span style='font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>http://www.igi-global.com/requests/details.asp?ID=409</span></a></span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=HTMLBody align=center style='text-align:center'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>Introduction</span></b><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=HTMLBody><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>MOOCs (Massive online open course) are relatively recent (about 5 years). In these last 5 years millions of people are following massive open online courses, whether with the purpose to obtain a diploma or just to learn new things or have new experiences. Besides that, the number of higher education institutions offering this kind of courses, in different formats, is also increasing. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=HTMLBody><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>Due to the fact that this is new and involving more and more people and institutions, it is attracting media attention. It is also possible to witness a significant interest from higher education institutions (no matter its size or type or country of origin) as well as startups.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=HTMLBody><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>The offer of such a solution always involves technology - from the side of the offer as well as from the side of the applicant (target).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=HTMLBody><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>The reasons subjacent to the enrolment in such a course can be related with the International reputation of higher education institution but also to other reasons such as the interest of the topic, the syllabus, the tutors, the duration of the course, as well as the quality (perceived) of the course. Finally, some of these courses are offered for free, meaning that there is a business approach behind it that makes this offer possible.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=HTMLBody><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>Due to all these factors it is time to reflect on what is happening, what are the business models? How does the student learn? What are the good practices about it, just to mention a few.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=HTMLBody><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=HTMLBody><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>Objective of the Book<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=HTMLBody><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>The objective of this book is to provide a space for a discussion regarding MOOCs, what do they mean, how do they will change the learning process, the role of teachers, the concept of classroom, the business models that can be used as well as an useful support to those wishing to create and promote a MOOC for a higher education institution. To sum up, the objective of the book is create an opportunity for discussion and sharing of pedagogical and technical strategies to the sharing of MOOC best practices as well as the discussion of the enablers and constraints that may arise while developing and implementing those solutions..<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=HTMLBody><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=HTMLBody><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=HTMLBody><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>Target Audience<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=HTMLBody><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>The target audience of this book comprises professionals, researchers and teachers working in the field of online courses and in particular, massive open online courses, covering various disciplines and applications, e.g. education, engineering, management, health, communication sciences, administrative sciences and information systems, adult education, sociology, computer science, and information technology. Moreover, the book will provide insights and support professional concerned with this new approach of teaching and learning.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=HTMLBody style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=HTMLBody style='text-align:justify'><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>Recommended topics include, but are not limited to, the following:</span></b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><h3 style='mso-list:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif";font-style:normal'>Motivations for learners and MOOC providers<o:p></o:p></span></h3><h3 style='mso-list:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif";font-style:normal'>MOOCs business models<o:p></o:p></span></h3><h3 style='mso-list:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif";font-style:normal'>Pedagogy for MOOCs<o:p></o:p></span></h3><h3 style='mso-list:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif";font-style:normal'>Quality of MOOCs<o:p></o:p></span></h3><h3 style='mso-list:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif";font-style:normal'>Implication of MOOC for higher education<o:p></o:p></span></h3><h3 style='mso-list:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif";font-style:normal'>MOOC technology<o:p></o:p></span></h3><h3 style='mso-list:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif";font-style:normal'>Enablers and constraints for MOOC adoption<o:p></o:p></span></h3><h3 style='mso-list:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif";font-style:normal'>Good practices with MOOC<o:p></o:p></span></h3><h3 style='mso-list:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif";font-style:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><p class=HTMLBody><i><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><h1 style='margin-left:0cm;text-indent:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>Submission Procedure<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoBodyText><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit <i>on or before <b><span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>January 30, 2014</span></b></i><span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>, a 2-3 page chapter proposal</span> clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors of accepted proposals will be notified by <b><i>February 28, 2014</i></b> about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines. Full chapters are expected to be submitted by <b><i>May 30, 2014</i></b>. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-blind review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.<span class=MsoFootnoteReference> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>Please use the link to see the call for papers as well as to submit your contribution:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><a href="http://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/1190">http://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/1190</a><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>Publisher<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoBodyText><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), publisher of the “Information Science Reference” (formerly Idea Group Reference), “Medical Information Science Reference,” “Business Science Reference,” and “Engineering Science Reference” imprints. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit </span><span lang=EN-US><a href="http://www.igi-global.com"><span style='font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>www.igi-global.com</span></a></span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2009.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>Important Dates<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoBodyText><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif";background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>January 30, 2014: </span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif";background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>Proposal Submission Deadline</span><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoBodyText><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>February 28, 2014: </span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>Notification of Acceptance<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>May 30, 2014: </span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>Full Chapter Submission<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>July 30, 2014: </span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>Review Results Returned<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>October 15, 2014: </span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>Final Chapter Submission<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoBodyText><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoBodyText><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>Editorial Advisory Board Members:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoBodyText align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst><b><span lang=EN-US>Prof. Chia-Wen Tsai, Ming Chuan University, Taiwan<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><b><span lang=PT>Kelly O’Hara, Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><b><span lang=PT>João Batista, Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><b><span lang=PT>António Teixeira, EDEN President<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><b><span lang=PT>Cristina Costa, University of Strathclyde, UK<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast><b><span lang=PT>Marcelo de Paiva Guimarães, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Brasil<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoBodyText align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span lang=PT style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoBodyText align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>Inquiries and submissions can be forwarded <b>electronically</b> (Word document) or by <b>mail</b> to:<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><h5 align=center style='text-align:center'><span lang=PT style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>Dr. Anabela Mesquita<o:p></o:p></span></h5><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span lang=IT style='font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>E-mail: </span><span lang=EN-US><a href="mailto:sarmento@iscap.ipp.pt"><span lang=IT style='font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>sarmento@iscap.ipp.pt</span></a></span><span lang=IT style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span lang=PT style='font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>Or<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span lang=PT style='font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>Dr. Paula Peres<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span lang=PT style='font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>E-mail: </span></i><span lang=EN-US><a href="mailto:pperesalmeida@gmail.com"><span lang=PT style='font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>pperesalmeida@gmail.com</span></a></span><i><span lang=PT style='font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span lang=PT style='font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span lang=IT style='font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'>CICE – ISCAP / IPP, Portugal<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span lang=IT style='font-family:"Candara","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>