ERIC Number: EJ899615
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007-Dec
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Open Calculus: A Free Online Learning Environment
Korey, Jane; Rheinlander, Kim; Wallace, Dorothy
Journal of College Teaching & Learning, v4 n12 p71-80 Dec 2007
Dartmouth College mathematicians have developed a free online calculus course called "Open Calculus." Open Calculus is an exportable distance-learning/self-study environment for learning calculus including written text, nearly 4000 online homework problems and instructional videos. The paper recounts the evaluation of course elements since 2000 in two experimental/control course situations involving nearly 300 students. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Online Courses, Calculus, Computer Uses in Education, College Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Distance Education, Homework, Video Technology, Educational Technology, Web Based Instruction, Community Colleges, Liberal Arts, Blended Learning
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Two Year Colleges
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Language: English
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