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In a distance university, the materials are one key element in the learning process. The main objective of this paper is to describe a project undertaken by the Open University of Catalonia (UOC) to develop an innovative set of electronic learning materials for Introduction to Financial Mathematics. The purpose of this set of materials is twofold. First, they are designed to facilitate the learning process through content and timing. Second, they give the students a methodology to be followed when solving financial problems. In addition to describing the materials, we report on students’ learning experiences using this set of electronic materials. Results show that the number of students passing the subject has increased considerably. Furthermore, the new material has helped the students become familiar with the methodology employed in solving financial problems.
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Ruiz, E., Chuliá, H. (2008). Can the Learning Process in a Distance University Be Improved?. In: Lytras, M.D., Carroll, J.M., Damiani, E., Tennyson, R.D. (eds) Emerging Technologies and Information Systems for the Knowledge Society. WSKS 2008. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 5288. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-87781-3_31
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