Coursera.org Reviews: "Topic" Context

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-4ffSHNYEeWIfhKr_WcYsQ Course content is okay - there was some repetition of topics throughout the weeks. As the other first courses in the specialization, students would benefit tremendously if the instructors were a bit more active - the course feels out of date and abandoned.- there was some repetition ofTopicthroughout the weeks. As the otherNegative-0.60.00.640.88
-4ffSHNYEeWIfhKr_WcYsQ Rather general topic Rather generalTopic Negative-0.60.50.640.88
-4ffSHNYEeWIfhKr_WcYsQ This has been a great introductory course into reproducible research. The topics were clearly carefully chosen and wisely integrated to create a smooth flow. Money well spent and invaluable knowledge gained!introductory course into reproducible research. TheTopicwere clearly carefully chosen and wiselyPositive0.61.00.640.88
-4ffSHNYEeWIfhKr_WcYsQ I felt this course could have been added as sections to other courses. One separate course for this topic is a waste of money.courses. One separate course for thisTopicis a waste of money. Negative-0.7-1.00.640.88
-4ffSHNYEeWIfhKr_WcYsQ By far the most time consuming, yet rewarding course in the data science specialization thus far. Literate Programing in general and R Markdown in particular are simple enough as concepts, but do take some time to grow accustomed to. However, I found the course to be a compelling argument for reproducibility that has application beyond just Data Science proper. Although the technology is completely different, the concepts behind reproducibility really resonated with me and the work I do managing a division in Application Development. I'm constantly having to balance seemingly limitless demands, limited resources, and the difficulty of retaining staff in highly-competitive industry. Reproducibility becomes not just the basis for cross-training, product stabilization, and growth, but is a necessary ingredient of a team's survival. This course not only cemented my own thoughts on the topic, but gave me some new ideas and tools for process improvement on the job.cemented my own thoughts on theTopicbut gave me some new ideasNegative-0.60.50.640.88
-4ffSHNYEeWIfhKr_WcYsQ To be honest, I couldn't realize why this had to be an entire seminar on its own. Apart from that, in some videos the audio quality was rather poor and the instructor seemed to have caught some cold or something. Although the topic of the course is interesting and significant, I think that do far it is the least engaging of the specialization...some cold or something. Although theTopicof the course is interesting andNegative-0.60.00.640.88
-4ffSHNYEeWIfhKr_WcYsQ First I've been thinking that the topic is not so important to create a whole course for it, but after watching it and trying some of the technics mentioned here I found that the quality of my analysis increased , also now I spend much less time trying to organise my scripts, data and findings. Thanks!First I've been thinking that theTopicis not so important to createNegative-0.71.00.640.88
-Eu38u08EeSKeyIACwQXPg I'm an international student. I just have been studying English for 6 month. I think this topic is very helpful for me to practice my listening skill, and also it's very interesting! I love this course. Thanks professor.for 6 month. I think thisTopicis very helpful for me toNegative-0.71.01.081.17
-Eu38u08EeSKeyIACwQXPg I was really disappointed in this "course" for several reasons. I did not complete it, because it was really not worth spending time on. The organizer impressed me as only wanting to sell copies of his book on dog behavior and used the course as his vehicle. Then there were games to "purchase" online to facilitate teaching my dog cognitive skills. The videos were lacking in creativity. I was really disappointed with this, especially since its a cool topic that could easily be presented in a very exciting way. The artistic level, the videos, slides, etc were something a high school student could pull together. After taking solid courses like ModPo and Positive Psychology, I was amazed at the lack of effort that was put into this.this, especially since its a coolTopicthat could easily be presented inPositive0.7-1.01.081.17
-Eu38u08EeSKeyIACwQXPg Very interesting course. The quizzes were challenging, which was good, and I liked that there was a final exam, too. The lecturer was maybe a bit too "wordy" and could have cut to the point faster without repetition but he was being enthusiastic about his topic, so that is forgiven. Overall, a good course!he was being enthusiastic about hisTopicso that is forgiven. Overall, aNegative-0.61.01.081.17
-Eu38u08EeSKeyIACwQXPg In my opinion: The topics reviewed were too haphazardly selected. The citations for quoted research were hard to impossible to find, The course focused disproportionately on the lecturer's commercial ventures. In my opinion: TheTopicreviewed were too haphazardly selected. TheNegative-0.6-1.01.081.17
-Eu38u08EeSKeyIACwQXPg Enjoyed this course very much. I would love to take another course on this topic.to take another course on thisTopic Negative-0.71.01.081.17
-N44X0IJEeWpogr5ZO8qxQ Another super course. Though admittedly (for me at least) very difficult to make within the allotted time given for one period of the Course. Lots of advanced stuff that require substantial studies to really comprehend, i.e., it should never be enough just to hack & run the code (that's the easier challenge). Still have a long washing list of topics coming out of this Course that I need (want) to understand better. But at least the background to do so is neatly provided here. So without further ado ... Applause!have a long washing list ofTopiccoming out of this Course thatNegative-0.71.00.770.95
-N44X0IJEeWpogr5ZO8qxQ Some of the interesting topics discussed in this course could be treated substantially more extensive and detailed in order to get a better grip and understanding on them (e.g. Gibbs sampling). After this course, it is a bit dazzling how much different algorithms and methods are available for clustering and retrieval tasks and this course easily could have been subdivided into two or three separate courses on the same topic with a more detailed treatment. Still, about many interesting subjects a tip of the iceberg has been brought to you ... it tastes so good that you would like to have much more!three separate courses on the sameTopicwith a more detailed treatment. Still,Positive0.80.50.770.95
-N44X0IJEeWpogr5ZO8qxQ Great course and awesome teaching by Prof. Emily Fox. Prof. Fox did a great job of teaching some of the really tough components (GMM, LDA, etc) in simple and lucid style (like always) and that made it easy to understand and comprehend those topics. The one thing that I felt had gone down compared to the previous 3 courses was that for some of the topics, the material felt too short and felt like it was cut down to fit within the 6 weeks course duration. I would have at least liked some extra reading material or references especially for GMMs, LDA, Gibbs Sampling, etc.was that for some of theTopicthe material felt too short andNegative-0.60.50.770.95
-N44X0IJEeWpogr5ZO8qxQ Overall a good and useful course, however: A) They could do a much better job regarding LDA, standard Gibbs sampling, and Bayesian model and inference. Many slides on these 3 topics only contained some text and the instructor tried to "verbally" visualize the related important concepts. Hence not a good use of a video session. B) Week 1 and the 1st half of Week 6 were redundant. C) It would be much better to have a 7-week course with more topics and may be with some optional videos on Bayesian model, HMM. have a 7-week course with moreTopicand may be with some optionalPositive0.70.00.770.95
-N44X0IJEeWpogr5ZO8qxQ An interesting topic, presented well by the instructor and reinforced by intermediate-level programming assignments. An interestingTopicpresented well by the instructor andPositive0.71.00.770.95
0aY3BdGZEeSX5iIAC4tS5g It was a nice overview. I wish some topics were discussed more in-depth and with practical examples. Yet, in general it was a nice quick refresher. a nice overview. I wish someTopicwere discussed more in-depth and withPositive0.60.50.750.88
0aY3BdGZEeSX5iIAC4tS5g Brief overview of the topic but well presented. Thanks to the teacher, the university and Coursera. Brief overview of theTopicbut well presented. Thanks to thePositive0.80.50.750.88
0aY3BdGZEeSX5iIAC4tS5g It was a bit confusing to understand the topics and try to learn them by heart.a bit confusing to understand theTopicand try to learn them byPositive0.60.00.750.88
0aY3BdGZEeSX5iIAC4tS5g A very basic, however, very important topics were covered for Non-Financials Pros. Great teaching method!A very basic, however, very importantTopicwere covered for Non-Financials Pros. GreatPositive0.71.00.750.88
0aY3BdGZEeSX5iIAC4tS5g Instructor is very good at explaining the topics. I like his style.is very good at explaining theTopicI like his style. Positive0.81.00.750.88
0aY3BdGZEeSX5iIAC4tS5g My comments maybe not so useful as I had taken some study on this topic. This course give me opportunities to review what I learned before and I have to say this professor is really good. His explanation is clear. Maybe some addtional examples can be intrestinghad taken some study on thisTopicThis course give me opportunities toNegative-0.71.00.750.88
0aY3BdGZEeSX5iIAC4tS5g Simply and clearly explained, good examples. Just what you need for a short review of the topic.for a short review of theTopic Negative-0.60.50.750.88
0aY3BdGZEeSX5iIAC4tS5g Very good for dummies in finance or pure techies. Can add a bit more content in IRR, ROI topics as we come across those quite often. Also these topics will help engineers with technical knowledge to understand the bigger picture of financial viability of the projects they handle.bit more content in IRR, ROITopicas we come across those quitePositive0.60.50.750.88
0aY3BdGZEeSX5iIAC4tS5g Very good for dummies in finance or pure techies. Can add a bit more content in IRR, ROI topics as we come across those quite often. Also these topics will help engineers with technical knowledge to understand the bigger picture of financial viability of the projects they handle.across those quite often. Also theseTopicwill help engineers with technical knowledgePositive0.70.50.750.88
0aY3BdGZEeSX5iIAC4tS5g Please include exercises for computing the ratios and the valuation methods. In-video questions would have helped more. The quiz does not actually test the understanding of the topic in-depth. There can be some external readings suggested - resources that help us get more understanding on the subjects discussed.actually test the understanding of theTopicin-depth. There can be some externalNegative-0.6-0.50.750.88
0aY3BdGZEeSX5iIAC4tS5g It could be more elaborated. In the 3rd week, there was more equations and hurry to complete the topic, i think. But all in all good. It gives you a brief idea of finance.equations and hurry to complete theTopici think. But all in allNegative-0.60.00.750.88
0aY3BdGZEeSX5iIAC4tS5g This course is good for basics for Non finance professionals. Topics should have bee covered more in detail and totality. For examples Accounting principles coverd only 6 or 7 principles, while there are more principles.for basics for Non finance professionals.Topicshould have bee covered more inNegative-0.60.50.750.88
1b9VUDu6EeWdUgozVKt3nw Not enough face to camera time, in comparison with the other two modules in this course specialization. For me, that made it harder to recall the information effectively. But a very interesting topic.information effectively. But a very interestingTopic Positive0.70.00.761.03
1b9VUDu6EeWdUgozVKt3nw I really did want to take this course in a specialization mode. However I sampled some of the course videos in the different courses making this specialization and decided against it. In the course videos we see no teacher or lecturer just pictures of people and power-point slides with a flat voice in the background reading the slides. In my opinion this does very little in making this topic interesting as it comes out flat and more work should have been put into making of this MOOC considering one has to pay for the specialization. There were also no discussion forums of any kind available. More work should be put into the making of the lecture videos by the school to give it a realistic classroom experience. Unfortunately I dropped out of the MOOC because of the poor quality done by the school despite it being a topic of interest for me.does very little in making thisTopicinteresting as it comes out flatNegative-0.7-1.00.761.03
1b9VUDu6EeWdUgozVKt3nw I really did want to take this course in a specialization mode. However I sampled some of the course videos in the different courses making this specialization and decided against it. In the course videos we see no teacher or lecturer just pictures of people and power-point slides with a flat voice in the background reading the slides. In my opinion this does very little in making this topic interesting as it comes out flat and more work should have been put into making of this MOOC considering one has to pay for the specialization. There were also no discussion forums of any kind available. More work should be put into the making of the lecture videos by the school to give it a realistic classroom experience. Unfortunately I dropped out of the MOOC because of the poor quality done by the school despite it being a topic of interest for me.the school despite it being aTopicof interest for me. Negative-0.7-1.00.761.03
1eYewVu-EeWACQpGR_316w This course is great! There is a lot of information available, a wide range of topics are covered, some complex subjects are explained quite well and especially the Chinese professor makes it easy to understand them. Still, there is room for improvement. Considering this is a 4-week course and the coverage of the material, sometimes it feels too squeezed and cramped together. This could be improved by providing access to more references to other materials to complement the studies. A bibliography for instance would be much welcome. Also there are some annoying typos in the slides in the formulas and its derivations that can cost you some precious time to figure out, especially during the Matlab assignments. These are the only reasons I don't give this course 5 stars, but it's definitely worthwhile. You will not regret it!information available, a wide range ofTopicare covered, some complex subjects arePositive0.60.50.60.73
1eYewVu-EeWACQpGR_316w This course has a lot of interesting material regarding perception using cameras. The lectures focus on a wide range of topics, from the basics until camera pose estimation, epipolar geometry, optical flow and 3D motion. The explanations are very clear, and the Jacobian explanation using colors is excellent. Negative points: sometimes the lectures are long, and the concepts are a little bit mixed. focus on a wide range ofTopicfrom the basics until camera poseNegative-0.60.50.60.73
1ndQqNPxEeSloiIAC3kKUw I found the course pretty basic. It did cover the topics well , however, in-depth understanding and newer concepts (for eg. exercises on time quadrants) could have been introduced & explained in detail. pretty basic. It did cover theTopicwell , however, in-depth understanding andPositive0.6-0.50.870.9
1ndQqNPxEeSloiIAC3kKUw I like the course and the topics learned are very practical. This has helped me manage my office time.I like the course and theTopiclearned are very practical. This hasPositive0.60.50.870.9
1ndQqNPxEeSloiIAC3kKUw Good information and advice. I wish it was more comprehensive though. It seemed to just give an overview of each topic discussed. More detail would have been nice.just give an overview of eachTopicdiscussed. More detail would have beenPositive0.70.00.870.9
1ndQqNPxEeSloiIAC3kKUw While this course might be suitable for somebody new to this topic, it was not very useful for me. I have read numerous articles on the topic, so it brought me nothing new.suitable for somebody new to thisTopicit was not very useful forNegative-0.6-0.50.870.9
1ndQqNPxEeSloiIAC3kKUw While this course might be suitable for somebody new to this topic, it was not very useful for me. I have read numerous articles on the topic, so it brought me nothing new.have read numerous articles on theTopicso it brought me nothing new.Negative-0.7-0.50.870.9
1ndQqNPxEeSloiIAC3kKUw A great course and a brilliant teacher. Covers a wide but relevant set of topics and acts as a practical guide for managing time and working smarter. Thank you. a wide but relevant set ofTopicand acts as a practical guidePositive0.61.00.870.9
1ndQqNPxEeSloiIAC3kKUw It was nice experience, but to be hones I expected more information about this topic and that is the only reason I didn't give 5 stars. I expected more information about thisTopicand that is the only reasonNegative-0.80.00.870.9
1ndQqNPxEeSloiIAC3kKUw i think it is very important to learn how to manage your time, I loved the topics and the teaching was just great, thanks so muchmanage your time, I loved theTopicand the teaching was just great,Positive0.71.00.870.9
1ndQqNPxEeSloiIAC3kKUw This course offers very useful tools and topics that would lead you to improve your time management and at the same time introduce you to a more productive work environment. It is a bit short and I think that it could go deeper on its content, offering other tools in time tracking and visualization. I definitely recommend this course.course offers very useful tools andTopicthat would lead you to improvePositive0.60.50.870.9
1ndQqNPxEeSloiIAC3kKUw Some things are useful, such as the table "task list", but I would say there isn't enough of this type of help. It would be better if there were more tables like that. Also, more information and help is needed on how to accomplish multitasking. Unfortunately, multitasking is necessary in many environments, from office to home, and even a housewife has to multitask. One of the most important aspects of multitasking that was not covered and that is really needed is how to multitask in a situation of "housewife" type of work. Examples of this include engineering, molecular biology, chemistry, work in a lab in general etc. You constantly need, like a housewife, put something for a chemical reaction (or start laundry, or put a cake in the oven), and then you have to wait for the chemical reaction to occur. And during that time when you wait, you need to keep this ongoing "laundry" task in your head, so that you don't forget to take it out later on time. And when there are more than 3-4 tasks like that, and they all have this "pick me up and start on me later" thing, they are all in your head and they take up all your memory and resources. And the worst part is, it's difficult to schedule them, because you need to schedule not how long will something take, not in a linear fashion, but how long will multiple parallel things take. I would really appreciate it if there was something about this topic in a time management course.if there was something about thisTopicin a time management course. Negative-0.7-0.50.870.9
1ndQqNPxEeSloiIAC3kKUw Good practical and useful tips. In my opinion, the topics are covered with the right detail within the right time. Thank you!useful tips. In my opinion, theTopicare covered with the right detailPositive0.71.00.870.9
2H8ExCTIEeWeDBJG1XrG0w A great course of beginers in game development. The content is clear and concise. Brian has a good command over the topics. has a good command over theTopic Positive0.71.00.371.13
2H8ExCTIEeWeDBJG1XrG0w This course will be very help for me in my master track. Since I am doing master in this field so I want to study all the topic in more detail. Furthermore, the course is helpful for me in my career development.I want to study all theTopicin more detail. Furthermore, the courseNegative-0.61.00.371.13
2H8ExCTIEeWeDBJG1XrG0w This is an incredible first course in game design with Unity3D. The professor does a great job teaching the material with perfect sized lessons. The quizzes help reinforce the lessons topics while having a good depth of knowledge. The quizzes help reinforce the lessonsTopicwhile having a good depth ofPositive0.81.00.371.13
2H8ExCTIEeWeDBJG1XrG0w Good for beginners. I am not sure if anyone who has designed even a small game in Unity will be interested in this course. I was quite bored and had to go through all the videos just to complete the assignment which cannot be completed if you don't go through all the videos which I think is the drawback for this course. But again, its for beginners. As for me, I am looking forward to interesting and in-depth topics to learn about. The specialization will hold no value if it doesn't pose any challenge to its pursuers.looking forward to interesting and in-depthTopicto learn about. The specialization willPositive0.70.00.371.13
2H8ExCTIEeWeDBJG1XrG0w Very good course. A unique experience for who's interested in these topics.experience for who's interested in theseTopic Positive0.61.00.371.13
2H8ExCTIEeWeDBJG1XrG0w This was a very good survey of an intimidating topic. The walkthroughs are thorough, and each lesson gives you room to incorporate your own ideas.very good survey of an intimidatingTopicThe walkthroughs are thorough, and eachPositive0.81.00.371.13
2H8ExCTIEeWeDBJG1XrG0w The first course in this Specialization was very fulfilling and I've learned a lot in a short time, even though I had quite a bit of prior knowledge on some topics. The assignments were fitting and realistic, the instructor sympathic and the course was overall great.bit of prior knowledge on someTopicThe assignments were fitting and realistic,Positive0.71.00.371.13
2H8ExCTIEeWeDBJG1XrG0w It was a great course.The topics were well understood and the techniques used to make the games are providing a good basis for further game dev learning (in unity) It was a great course. TheTopicwere well understood and the techniquesPositive0.60.50.371.13
2H8ExCTIEeWeDBJG1XrG0w Awesome, I really love how it started and went to the final with ease with many topics covered. Unity is a great tool, and the teacher has a great method of speaking. The projects assigned to these cover the basics for making great games, from design to script. Can't wait to continue the legacy of game making courses. Thanks Coursera!the final with ease with manyTopiccovered. Unity is a great tool,Positive0.71.00.371.13
2H8ExCTIEeWeDBJG1XrG0w Great topic and extremely well made and balanced materials (lectures, projects, etc.). GreatTopicand extremely well made and balancedPositive0.81.00.371.13
2H8ExCTIEeWeDBJG1XrG0w Great teacher, very organized and clear lectures, cool topic and a lot of fun!very organized and clear lectures, coolTopicand a lot of fun! Positive0.81.00.371.13
2UHGXkNtEeSfwCIACxeXRw I had a lot of fun learning with Dr SEVERANCE, the content of the course effectively covers the three topics of History, Technology and Security, is nicely organized, and very accessible for someone without a scientific background. the course effectively covers the threeTopicof History, Technology and Security, isPositive0.61.00.261.19
2UHGXkNtEeSfwCIACxeXRw Excellent course on the history of computers, computer networks, world wide web and a brief introduction into PKI. The interviews with the different "founding fathers" of previous topic is marvelous. To hear how the "Old School Heroes" brought us the technology and products of the technology is actually quite mesmerizing. Super Course!different " founding fathers" of previousTopicis marvelous. To hear how thePositive0.61.00.261.19
2UHGXkNtEeSfwCIACxeXRw The IHTS course was so much fun with learning. It has given me insight into the huge amount of work that has gone in by so many innovators and other people to use the internet. Dr. Chuck is really cool and makes tough topics so interesting and easy to understand. Hats off to the whole Coursera team for all the work that has been put in to make this course available. Many Thanks for this interesting learning experience.is really cool and makes toughTopicso interesting and easy to understand.Positive0.71.00.261.19
2UHGXkNtEeSfwCIACxeXRw Dr. Charles Severance is by far the best Computer Science professor out there!!! I've done a significant amount of online Computer Science courses -as well as classroom courses back in college - and not one professor has been as fun and easy to understand as Chuck. He puts presents every topic in such a way that you're never scared off thinking "i'll never understand this stuff." He make computers and everything technical make sense. I've basically binge-watched almost every lecture/course he's headed up. He makes learning fun and seems like he's be a really fun guy to get to hang with. Thanks Dr. Chuck for your love of teaching, you're the best!as Chuck. He puts presents everyTopicin such a way that you'rePositive0.61.00.261.19
2UHGXkNtEeSfwCIACxeXRw I found this to be more a 'have fun' improve your general knowledge course than something a bit more focused like learning to program in a particular language. Having said that this is probably the single course on Coursera in which I have had the most genuine fun. The topic if just fantastic and the videos from so many of the key players is just incredibly interesting.had the most genuine fun. TheTopicif just fantastic and the videosPositive0.81.00.261.19
2UHGXkNtEeSfwCIACxeXRw A really great primer for a very vast topic. Awesome!great primer for a very vastTopicAwesome! Positive0.81.00.261.19
2UHGXkNtEeSfwCIACxeXRw Really interesting, good questions,great topic. Really interesting, good questions, greatTopic Positive0.71.00.261.19
2UHGXkNtEeSfwCIACxeXRw The broad range of topics covered for this course aligned to the topic is excellent. This is useful to get a broad and in depth idea on not only on History of Internet but also of the computing industry. Thanks for that. The broad range ofTopiccovered for this course aligned toNegative-0.61.00.261.19
2UHGXkNtEeSfwCIACxeXRw The broad range of topics covered for this course aligned to the topic is excellent. This is useful to get a broad and in depth idea on not only on History of Internet but also of the computing industry. Thanks for that.for this course aligned to theTopicis excellent. This is useful toPositive0.71.00.261.19
2y_2_3REEeWKsgrp3VnvAw This is not for beginners with no experience. The estimated weekly hours are absurdly low. No one has seen any sign whatsoever of the industry partner, SwiftKey, despite claims they will be around to help. The field has advanced dramatically since the course was developed. Be prepared to do a lot of research and trial and error. The specialization has been an excellent way to learn a fair amount on the topic, but it is just the beginning. The capstone will challenge you. It is rewarding when you complete it. learn a fair amount on theTopicbut it is just the beginning.Positive0.70.50.890.93
2y_2_3REEeWKsgrp3VnvAw This was essentially a self-study project with some social peers. The topic, approach, and standards were different from all of the other units in the Data Science specialization. I found the other units more enjoyable. Learning the essentials of NLP quickly is necessary to begin the project. I ordered a textbook, for example, and I was fortunate that it arrived quickly. If NLP is a prerequisite for this capstone project - whether in the form of a prior class or textbook knowledge - this should be indicated clearly on the course description page. Nevertheless, the main learning that I achieved with this course was in the area of software engineering - specifically, how to take advantage of vectorization in R to achieve reasonable computing performance. While this is a valuable skill, it doesn't seem the proper focus of a capstone course in a sequence focused primarily on other topics. As noted elsewhere in these comments, there was a complete absence of any traditional teaching support. Learning outcomes suffered as result. The missing resources included instructors, mentors, partners, and learning materials. The course site notes an expected time requirement of a few hours per week. My commitment was 20 hours per week, under some pressure. Numerous students take this "course" multiple time, in order to arrange for reasonable software development time. Producing working software was fun, as it always is. The course learner community was supportive, which is fortunately typical for Coursera. All in all, this project was *not* an effective capstone for the Data Science specialization. The project was interesting in its way, but it felt 'parachuted in' to this learning sequence.project with some social peers. TheTopicapproach, and standards were different fromPositive0.70.00.890.93
2y_2_3REEeWKsgrp3VnvAw As a capstone to a series of courses that covered data science and R, I found this one to be a bit lacking. There was no involvement from the professors at JHU or the folks at SwiftKey. As was mentioned in another review, the course feels abandoned. All you get a few short (two minutes or so) videos that give you little in the way of instruction or direction. Basically, they just say, "Go do this. Good luck!" There were also no Mentors or TAs to guide students or answer questions. It was the students helping each other through the forums. Sometimes it was helpful and everyone involved learned something. Other times, it was the blind trying to lead the visually-impaired. On a positive note, you will use all of the skills from the previous courses: writing R functions, performing exploratory analysis and publishing it via RPubs. Your final product will be displayed for everyone via ShinyApps and a presentation using R Presentation (also published via RPubs). On a(nother) negative note, the topic of Natural Language Processing is not an easy one to just walk into and feel confident in providing a working next-word prediction algorithm in about eight (8) weeks. You're reading academic journal articles, watching multiple videos from another Coursera course (which actually focuses on the topic of NLP, and takes place over several courses and several months!). Supposedly, there is work going on to update the course, so hopefully future students will get a better experience. I did take a bit away from this course, especially since I made more than one attempt to complete it. However, it was definitely a shock to find myself missing those things that one typically finds in a learning environment -- descriptive background, assistance to problems, etc. -- and seeing that I was for all intents and purposes on my own. Even in the professional world of data analysis, I have never experienced the lack of support that I found in this course. With that, I am giving it three (3) stars. As I said, I did learn a bit, but it was a bit of a struggle that required multiple attempts to complete. This would have been better off as a stand alone topic (which it already is by another Coursera affiliated school), or having a capstone course that builds on a topic more in the wheelhouse of the JHU professors: a capstone project focusing on bioinformatics or biostatistics would have been amazing in comparison to this.better off as a stand aloneTopic(which it already is by anotherNegative-0.70.00.890.93
2y_2_3REEeWKsgrp3VnvAw I currently taking this capstone and I must unfortunately say that this is the most worst course in the whole specialization. Of course the topic NLP and word prediction is interesting, but the problem is, that this is a dead course. A couple of students in the forum strugeling with details, but there is NO Mentor, no Professor or other course staff and no SwiftKey engineer as announced in the Project Overview. So everything you have to figure out completely by yourself and this takes a lot of more time than the 4-9 hours. And also why should you pay for a course where you learn anyway only ba your own. Pick any intersting topic you would like to work on and invest the time in this instead of paying for this Capstone without any support form Coursera, JHU or SwiftKey. ba your own. Pick any interstingTopicyou would like to work onNegative-0.6-1.00.890.93
2y_2_3REEeWKsgrp3VnvAw None of the previous classes will prepare you for this one. This is not really a class, but rather a project on a topic NEVER covered in any of the previous classes in this specialization.but rather a project on aTopicNEVER covered in any of theNegative-0.7-1.00.890.93
3c1bSkIJEeWpogr5ZO8qxQ I really enjoyed the topics presented and the fluid way to present them. It's a very well done summary of the classification models. I really enjoyed theTopicpresented and the fluid way toPositive0.71.00.70.99
3c1bSkIJEeWpogr5ZO8qxQ Very thorough and engaging. Optional material allowed the more curious to learn a great deal about the topics. Simple, hands-on approach to classification algorithms. Highly recommended!learn a great deal about theTopicSimple, hands-on approach to classification algorithms.Positive0.81.00.70.99
3c1bSkIJEeWpogr5ZO8qxQ The course covers most important topics in depth and exercises are very interesting, them helps you to reason about some important theoretical concepts. The course covers most importantTopicin depth and exercises are veryPositive0.71.00.70.99
3c1bSkIJEeWpogr5ZO8qxQ very useful course : covers a range of very practical and useful topics I had heard about but didn't fully understand until taking this course. Some highlights stochastic gradient, boosting, and precision-recall trade offs.range of very practical and usefulTopicI had heard about but didn'tNegative-0.61.00.70.99
3c1bSkIJEeWpogr5ZO8qxQ A great combination between down to earth concepts and their implementations in python. Implementation of topics in plain python is what I enjoyed the most.their implementations in python. Implementation ofTopicin plain python is what INegative-0.61.00.70.99
3c1bSkIJEeWpogr5ZO8qxQ A very good course, with effective intuitive explanations of what the algorithms are supposed to achieve and how. The exercises in Python help understand the topic and fix it in memory.exercises in Python help understand theTopicand fix it in memory. Negative-0.61.00.70.99
3c1bSkIJEeWpogr5ZO8qxQ All of the courses lecture are great until it reaches week 5 where it's really hard to catch, the programming assignment doesn't give enough hints and lecture in this topic doesn't help much.enough hints and lecture in thisTopicdoesn't help much. Negative-0.70.00.70.99
3c1bSkIJEeWpogr5ZO8qxQ First. I like these courses allot. They are pretty close to covering just what you need to actually do machine learning in the real world and not dive too deep into topics that have no practical value. However: This course was a bit too thin, the last 4 weeks of the course contained little in depth informations and seemed to brush over allot of different topics that could have contained more information. Although they where important topics the course could go more in depth on at least 3 or 4 of those topics. The last 3 weeks could have been a course on its own if properly explored. However the concepts are well enough covered to be usable in practice i belive. The programming exercises where ridiculously simple. Everything was reduced to filling in 1 or two lines in a bigger function. I understand that the point was to see how these functions are made and that it increases our understanding of the algorithms already existing in packages like schikit-learn and graphlab. Also the content became a bit too repetetive (actually started in the second course but continues in this course). The time used on variation over the same topic in different models made it challenging to pay attention when the lecture finally came to a new point (brain fell a sleep while waiting for something new).and not dive too deep intoTopicthat have no practical value. However:Negative-0.70.00.70.99
3c1bSkIJEeWpogr5ZO8qxQ First. I like these courses allot. They are pretty close to covering just what you need to actually do machine learning in the real world and not dive too deep into topics that have no practical value. However: This course was a bit too thin, the last 4 weeks of the course contained little in depth informations and seemed to brush over allot of different topics that could have contained more information. Although they where important topics the course could go more in depth on at least 3 or 4 of those topics. The last 3 weeks could have been a course on its own if properly explored. However the concepts are well enough covered to be usable in practice i belive. The programming exercises where ridiculously simple. Everything was reduced to filling in 1 or two lines in a bigger function. I understand that the point was to see how these functions are made and that it increases our understanding of the algorithms already existing in packages like schikit-learn and graphlab. Also the content became a bit too repetetive (actually started in the second course but continues in this course). The time used on variation over the same topic in different models made it challenging to pay attention when the lecture finally came to a new point (brain fell a sleep while waiting for something new).to brush over allot of differentTopicthat could have contained more information.Positive0.60.00.70.99
3c1bSkIJEeWpogr5ZO8qxQ First. I like these courses allot. They are pretty close to covering just what you need to actually do machine learning in the real world and not dive too deep into topics that have no practical value. However: This course was a bit too thin, the last 4 weeks of the course contained little in depth informations and seemed to brush over allot of different topics that could have contained more information. Although they where important topics the course could go more in depth on at least 3 or 4 of those topics. The last 3 weeks could have been a course on its own if properly explored. However the concepts are well enough covered to be usable in practice i belive. The programming exercises where ridiculously simple. Everything was reduced to filling in 1 or two lines in a bigger function. I understand that the point was to see how these functions are made and that it increases our understanding of the algorithms already existing in packages like schikit-learn and graphlab. Also the content became a bit too repetetive (actually started in the second course but continues in this course). The time used on variation over the same topic in different models made it challenging to pay attention when the lecture finally came to a new point (brain fell a sleep while waiting for something new).least 3 or 4 of thoseTopicThe last 3 weeks could haveNegative-0.60.00.70.99
3c1bSkIJEeWpogr5ZO8qxQ First. I like these courses allot. They are pretty close to covering just what you need to actually do machine learning in the real world and not dive too deep into topics that have no practical value. However: This course was a bit too thin, the last 4 weeks of the course contained little in depth informations and seemed to brush over allot of different topics that could have contained more information. Although they where important topics the course could go more in depth on at least 3 or 4 of those topics. The last 3 weeks could have been a course on its own if properly explored. However the concepts are well enough covered to be usable in practice i belive. The programming exercises where ridiculously simple. Everything was reduced to filling in 1 or two lines in a bigger function. I understand that the point was to see how these functions are made and that it increases our understanding of the algorithms already existing in packages like schikit-learn and graphlab. Also the content became a bit too repetetive (actually started in the second course but continues in this course). The time used on variation over the same topic in different models made it challenging to pay attention when the lecture finally came to a new point (brain fell a sleep while waiting for something new).used on variation over the sameTopicin different models made it challengingPositive0.60.00.70.99
3c1bSkIJEeWpogr5ZO8qxQ Thank you Prof. Carlos for this amazing course. You covered the topics in a very easy to understand way and the course was full of cool applications and humor! The only downside that I felt was that the programming assignments sometimes felt too easy. Even as a complete Python novice (I started learning Python with the first course), I felt the programming assignments could have been made more interesting. But in the larger scheme of things it doesn't matter because the course was really well taught and easy to understand. I'm really looking forward to the next course! :)this amazing course. You covered theTopicin a very easy to understandPositive0.80.50.70.99
3c1bSkIJEeWpogr5ZO8qxQ Very good content, very well explained... great course. Classification its a very broad topic but i think this is great introduction. The hands on where kinda on the easy side... but very interesting.course. Classification its a very broadTopicbut i think this is greatPositive0.60.50.70.99
3c1bSkIJEeWpogr5ZO8qxQ Very interesting topic with some advanced topics covered. It really shows how to use machine learning in the real world. Very interestingTopicwith some advanced topics covered. ItPositive0.61.00.70.99
3c1bSkIJEeWpogr5ZO8qxQ Very interesting topic with some advanced topics covered. It really shows how to use machine learning in the real world.Very interesting topic with some advancedTopiccovered. It really shows how toPositive0.61.00.70.99
3c1bSkIJEeWpogr5ZO8qxQ The course is definitely high-quality and the topics are covered in a good way. I'm not giving 5 stars because I would have expected SVMs and neural networks. Mentioning the many different algorithms for learning decision trees would have been nice, without necessarily focusing on each of them in depth. An entire week spent on precision/recall seems a little bit too much, without touching other metrics like F-score. Overall though a very nice course for beginners, and it definitely gives a good sense of classification challenges and approaches.course is definitely high-quality and theTopicare covered in a good way.Positive0.70.50.70.99
3c1bSkIJEeWpogr5ZO8qxQ This is a very good course on classification as previous two. Good explanation on topics like logistic regression, stochastic gradient descent. The assignments are well designed. However the decision tree part should introduce entropy and gini which are mainly used for choosing the splitting feature. Also the random forest is worth discussing. Overall, this is a good course which contains a handful of knowledge.as previous two. Good explanation onTopiclike logistic regression, stochastic gradient descent.Positive0.61.00.70.99
3c1bSkIJEeWpogr5ZO8qxQ These Machine Learning classes have been fantastic so far, really enjoying them. Very good coverage of topics and challenging exercises to drive home the learning. The effort put into developing the classes has been superb and I look forward to the rest of the specialization.enjoying them. Very good coverage ofTopicand challenging exercises to drive homePositive0.81.00.70.99
3c1bSkIJEeWpogr5ZO8qxQ Excellent course! I've learned these topics before, but many things were not clear enough. While learning this course my knowledge really improved a lot. Excellent course! I've learned theseTopicbefore, but many things were notPositive0.61.00.70.99
3mA6QTIyEeWsOA5fzAmxbw Nive that the course covered a broad range of topics. And good to get pushed to do some kaggle competition and peer review.course covered a broad range ofTopicAnd good to get pushed toPositive0.61.01.061.1
3mA6QTIyEeWsOA5fzAmxbw Unrelated and incohesive lectures. Disappointed. Lots of random topics talked about .but nothing in depth. incohesive lectures. Disappointed. Lots of randomTopictalked about . but nothing inNegative-0.7-0.51.061.1
3mA6QTIyEeWsOA5fzAmxbw Hands down the worst course on Coursera. I thought it might be beneficial to take this course but it doesn't cover anything in details. Wherever algorithms are explained, a really lousy job is done. To be specific, first and second weeks are covered badly. I am still trying to understand the material by reading external articles on the course topics. I think that first course of this specialization was pretty great and this one is disappointing.reading external articles on the courseTopicI think that first course ofPositive0.6-1.01.061.1
3mA6QTIyEeWsOA5fzAmxbw The topic the professor covers are awesome. Going from statistics to machine learning is something very awesome about this course TheTopicthe professor covers are awesome. GoingPositive0.71.01.061.1
3UY0FCmGEeWFggqB2SRvtQ Another great course from a professor at UVA! Almost all of the lectures were engaging. He teaches history in an easily accessible way, using very good maps, diagrams, paintings, and clear illustrations of his topics. I would recommend this course everyone, but especially folks who find history to be a dry, dusty thing, as he breathes life into the material.paintings, and clear illustrations of hisTopicI would recommend this course everyone,Positive0.60.50.71.01
3UY0FCmGEeWFggqB2SRvtQ Deep, thorough, complex analysis. Clear explanation of quite difficult topics.analysis. Clear explanation of quite difficultTopic Negative-0.61.00.71.01
3UY0FCmGEeWFggqB2SRvtQ I liked the approach of the topic and the narration style. The focus on finding reasons behind historical moments is a good feature of this course.I liked the approach of theTopicand the narration style. The focusPositive0.70.50.71.01
3UY0FCmGEeWFggqB2SRvtQ Being a professor as well (though in computer science), I know how hard it is to get the full attention of the students. I congratulate Prof. Zelikow for his achievements. This course has capture my attention and I was eager to watch the next presentation. I learned a lot and I just have a single point (actually a suggestion), which is that each module should finish with a list of literature for those seeking more info on particular topics. Apart from this, a well balanced course. Not easy to put together stuff about 250 years of History. those seeking more info on particularTopicApart from this, a well balancedPositive0.70.50.71.01
3UY0FCmGEeWFggqB2SRvtQ Great content, the teacher makes it easy to understand in few minutes the general idea of every topicminutes the general idea of everyTopic Negative-0.71.00.71.01
3UY0FCmGEeWFggqB2SRvtQ The Professor is very eloquent, interesting and has a remarkable virtue of keeping you in the loop of everything he's explaining, it almost seems effortless to engage in the topic of the video. I find the course extremely valuable, I'm learning A LOT and am able to connect the dots like I have never been able in my current education. Thanks Professor!seems effortless to engage in theTopicof the video. I find theNegative-0.71.00.71.01
3UY0FCmGEeWFggqB2SRvtQ An interesting economic and geopolitical analysis of a crucial era in global history. The topics were perfectly arranged and precisely introduced by a very well prepared professor. Nice course, enjoyable classes. crucial era in global history. TheTopicwere perfectly arranged and precisely introducedPositive0.71.00.71.01
3Vo3Am1LEeWMPAqsmzmVew I liked the course and found it informative, but wish there were more stuff on Shiny Widgets and Input/Output/Render topic. R Shiny tutorial is pretty good, but I was hoping more relevant info about those topics from this course.stuff on Shiny Widgets and Input/Output/RenderTopicR Shiny tutorial is pretty good,Positive0.60.50.580.79
3Vo3Am1LEeWMPAqsmzmVew I liked the course and found it informative, but wish there were more stuff on Shiny Widgets and Input/Output/Render topic. R Shiny tutorial is pretty good, but I was hoping more relevant info about those topics from this course.hoping more relevant info about thoseTopicfrom this course. Positive0.60.50.580.79
3Vo3Am1LEeWMPAqsmzmVew In general, an excellent course, taught by competent professors. I believe that in the main this course does very well in achieving its objective of knowledge transfer. However, having experienced it, there were parts where the professor was demonstrating a topic using a video presentation showing him operate a process or screen sequence on his computer. These aspects, like virtually all the material on this course, are of a technical nature and contain many important details. As such, to help complete and re-enforce their learning, students require something like a sequence of slides that they can print out and retain for revision and future reference. In certain parts, the provision of the printable screenshots in the form of slides was absent. An important theme of the course and Data Science in general is "Reproducible Research". What I'm arguing for here is, "Reproducible Learning Materials" covering a complete course, not only parts of it. Admittedly, it was only a very small proportion of the course that suffers from this defect. But I would not like it to become the norm in the future. As a suggestion, it could be possible to author a lecture using HTML so as to combine the verbatum lecture text with every slide/screenshot image embedded in its right position within the lecture. I notice Coursera courses have also moved away from the weekly lists of individual lectures together with their links to .txt, .mp4, etc. files. The new presentation keeps you submerged within the flow within each week's series of lectures. One has to 'click out' in order to watch your progress and then re-enter the lectures at a resumption point. I prefer the previous navigation structure in order to access lectures and materials. Printed learning materials are also important for me, in addition to the video lectures. The latter are of course vital as the medium for the initial exposure of the material.where the professor was demonstrating aTopicusing a video presentation showing himNegative-0.70.50.580.79
41f7CjlXEeWYbg7p2_3OHQ I like how the information it's managed, the order of the topics, the explications and examples for the real world, and companies.it's managed, the order of theTopicthe explications and examples for thePositive0.61.00.651.01
41f7CjlXEeWYbg7p2_3OHQ Very relevant and without a lot of unnecessary information. Found the segment topics and lectures easily understandable and immediately applicable to my current work. Two thumbs up!of unnecessary information. Found the segmentTopicand lectures easily understandable and immediatelyNegative-0.71.00.651.01
41f7CjlXEeWYbg7p2_3OHQ Thanks to team that put together the course, I really liked it It covers the topics in sufficient detail with relevant cases /examples, which makes its really easy to get the concept. Would be nice to also have (which is why I did not give it a 5 on 5) - A section on team structure (which in my view is the missing link for this course and which often is a challenge managers cope with and can have a big influence on motivation) and a few more corporate speakers / examples (beyond Menlo, people not from US don't really know much about this company) Overall a course I would surely recommend to all people in my team really liked it It covers theTopicin sufficient detail with relevant casesPositive0.70.50.651.01
4tHoAq3EEeSk9iIAC49U6w It would be nice to have a second part of those topics involved in this course, In particular, how to use the luxury strategies for other products such as perfumes, bags, jewelry, etc. Also, to go depper in terms of luxury advertising communication analysis thanks,have a second part of thoseTopicinvolved in this course, In particular,Positive0.61.00.81.09
4tHoAq3EEeSk9iIAC49U6w very useful course, not only for Luxury industry. Many topics talked about are enlighted. After learning, I think I am more reasonable facing all fancy things and choose them more sophiscated. not only for Luxury industry. ManyTopictalked about are enlighted. After learning,Negative-0.61.00.81.09
4tHoAq3EEeSk9iIAC49U6w While the content of the course is interesting and useful, the delivery desperately needs improvement. The professors speak in an extremely monotonous way, making it seem like they are reading their lines from behind the camera. Just awful, and makes it really hard to follow and stay interested and connected with the topic (even when you're passionate about the subject). I would rather have the course in Italian, and read the subtitles, if that means a more energetic delivery.stay interested and connected with theTopic(even when you're passionate about thePositive0.7-0.50.81.09
4tHoAq3EEeSk9iIAC49U6w Hi Everyone. I just enrolled in this course. This is one of best course I have taken online. I have a background in IT - Fashion Retail Business. I am hoping this course will help with career growth and I can learn some new and important topics about retails domain. Both the Instructors (Erica Corbellini and Stefania Saviolo) are good. I highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to learn more about retail domain and I had a great time taking it. Thank you.can learn some new and importantTopicabout retails domain. Both the InstructorsPositive0.81.00.81.09
52blABnqEeW9dA4X94-nLQ It was awesome course, helped me to get through all topics of Angular JS and assignments gave me very good grip on Angular coding. Thanks much.helped me to get through allTopicof Angular JS and assignments gaveNegative-0.71.00.81.02
52blABnqEeW9dA4X94-nLQ Excellent course on Front-End JavaScript Frameworks. Covers a wide range of web development topics and tools that can easily overwhelm first-time takers. Professor Jogesh is a great instructor who knows his stuff and explains everything thoroughly. Students may have to take this class twice to really soak in the material, and this is just the front-end side of web development!a wide range of web developmentTopicand tools that can easily overwhelmPositive0.71.00.81.02
52blABnqEeW9dA4X94-nLQ great course! week 4 a little bit overloaded of topics, but still great4 a little bit overloaded ofTopicbut still great Positive0.71.00.81.02
52blABnqEeW9dA4X94-nLQ Amount of AngularJS topics covered by the course is too small. All assignments are very typical, just copy-paste from lecture exercises. Amount of AngularJSTopiccovered by the course is tooNegative-0.60.00.81.02
52blABnqEeW9dA4X94-nLQ This course had some rough spots here and there, but taking it as a whole, I still give it 5 stars. Why? a) The professor. Professor Jogesh has a great sense of humour and was entertaining enough to keep the classes lively and entertaining to the end. (Even if I did play the video at 2x speed most of the time :) b) The forums. There were a lot of experienced dudes on the forums who were willing to help out with bugs and any configuration issues. The professor also appeared on the forums from time to time. That's gold dust when learning a topic for the first time. c) Depth and pace of coverage. A lot of different topics were introduced and covered well enough for me to be able to use them in my projects and to further explore them without feeling overwhelmed. d) The assignments. They were not too daunting, but were excellent to drive home key points covered in the lectures. e) Peer review of assignments. I learnt some good techniques by reviewing the code of more experienced fellow classmates taking the course. f) Most important of all, the structure and pace of the course were balanced well enough for me to stay with it and to feel that I'd learnt a lot by its end. You will not be an AngularJS expert after 4 weeks, but will have covered relevant subtopics in enough depth to be able to progress further with confidence. That's gold dust when learning aTopicfor the first time. c) DepthPositive0.61.00.81.02
52blABnqEeW9dA4X94-nLQ This course had some rough spots here and there, but taking it as a whole, I still give it 5 stars. Why? a) The professor. Professor Jogesh has a great sense of humour and was entertaining enough to keep the classes lively and entertaining to the end. (Even if I did play the video at 2x speed most of the time :) b) The forums. There were a lot of experienced dudes on the forums who were willing to help out with bugs and any configuration issues. The professor also appeared on the forums from time to time. That's gold dust when learning a topic for the first time. c) Depth and pace of coverage. A lot of different topics were introduced and covered well enough for me to be able to use them in my projects and to further explore them without feeling overwhelmed. d) The assignments. They were not too daunting, but were excellent to drive home key points covered in the lectures. e) Peer review of assignments. I learnt some good techniques by reviewing the code of more experienced fellow classmates taking the course. f) Most important of all, the structure and pace of the course were balanced well enough for me to stay with it and to feel that I'd learnt a lot by its end. You will not be an AngularJS expert after 4 weeks, but will have covered relevant subtopics in enough depth to be able to progress further with confidence. of coverage. A lot of differentTopicwere introduced and covered well enoughPositive0.61.00.81.02
52blABnqEeW9dA4X94-nLQ This is an awesome course! Many interesting and useful topics were taught. I'm looking forward for your next courses.awesome course! Many interesting and usefulTopicwere taught. I'm looking forward forPositive0.61.00.81.02
52blABnqEeW9dA4X94-nLQ I was able to grasp the overview of the course. The instructions are delivered well and the flow seems in order. However my lack of background with the topic discussed cause me to stop watching everything. Plus, I can't do the said assignment because I am a beginning on this topic. it seems this is not a course for me to rate based on content. However I will rate it in terms of the aesthetic, organization or structure of the slides . The organization of the content of the slides needs to be properly organized. Long paragraphs are a pain to read. Further when comparing, two concepts, it is easier to comprehend when they are in table form. For instance in FrontEnd JavaScript Framework Overview video, it is better in terms of organization and aesthetic to show library vs. framework in table form. Also, the volume of Introduction to AngularJS video is too loud. Though I can adjust it and lower the volume, but sudden high volume sound is discouraging when the next video has normal volume causing me to adjust it again. I was only able to watch few of the videos but they are good. Just a little improvement needed. my lack of background with theTopicdiscussed cause me to stop watchingNegative-0.80.00.81.02
52blABnqEeW9dA4X94-nLQ I was able to grasp the overview of the course. The instructions are delivered well and the flow seems in order. However my lack of background with the topic discussed cause me to stop watching everything. Plus, I can't do the said assignment because I am a beginning on this topic. it seems this is not a course for me to rate based on content. However I will rate it in terms of the aesthetic, organization or structure of the slides . The organization of the content of the slides needs to be properly organized. Long paragraphs are a pain to read. Further when comparing, two concepts, it is easier to comprehend when they are in table form. For instance in FrontEnd JavaScript Framework Overview video, it is better in terms of organization and aesthetic to show library vs. framework in table form. Also, the volume of Introduction to AngularJS video is too loud. Though I can adjust it and lower the volume, but sudden high volume sound is discouraging when the next video has normal volume causing me to adjust it again. I was only able to watch few of the videos but they are good. Just a little improvement needed. I am a beginning on thisTopicit seems this is not aNegative-0.70.00.81.02
5c9BeiTUEeW3AhKilvRZ0Q I have learned a lot in this course. Ordinary English courses don't cover the topics we have studied here.Ordinary English courses don't cover theTopicwe have studied here. Negative-0.71.00.650.99
5c9BeiTUEeW3AhKilvRZ0Q through this course i was able to right effectively on some complex topics which was what i was hoping for. Thanks a lot to the instructor Tamy Chapman whose video lectures were excellent in content and quality.to right effectively on some complexTopicwhich was what i was hopingPositive0.61.00.650.99
5epfT7cBEeScDCIAC9REiQ Not adapted to an online format. Low quality videos. Interesting topics, but no efficient progression. Many sections become an update about UCSD research, not adapted to the audience.online format. Low quality videos. InterestingTopicbut no efficient progression. Many sectionsNegative-0.6-1.01.221.22
5epfT7cBEeScDCIAC9REiQ This course is an excellent introduction to energy topics especially in the optic of the energy challenge that humanity faces with global warming!is an excellent introduction to energyTopicespecially in the optic of thePositive0.81.01.221.22
5Ih5rOq7EeODsBIxORBKNw I really enjoyed this course. Topics are well explained and there are a lot of real world examples. The only negative aspect is that there is no certificate for this course. I really enjoyed this course.Topicare well explained and there arePositive0.80.50.630.96
5Ih5rOq7EeODsBIxORBKNw I have no previous business experience and I really enjoyed this class. It gave me insight into game theory and marketing and product development concepts. Good pace and good explanation of topics.Good pace and good explanation ofTopic Positive0.71.00.630.96
5Ih5rOq7EeODsBIxORBKNw Good introductory class to the topic. Much time spent on examples. However, each module feels somewhat a bit disconnected from the other ones. A case study or example which would navigate students through all 6 modules would greatly help students remembering it all. Good introductory class to theTopicMuch time spent on examples. However,Negative-0.60.00.630.96
5Ih5rOq7EeODsBIxORBKNw Prof. Tobias Kretschmer is a great teacher capable of getting you interested in the topic, thus making the course itself even more interesting. The course is very helpful in getting the perspective how one should position himself in order to get the most out of the market.of getting you interested in theTopicthus making the course itself evenPositive0.61.00.630.96
5uXCfFu2EeSU0SIACxCMgg This course is nice but very lengthy videos and at one points i didn't understand some topics , quiz are pretty tough to solve .one points i didn't understand someTopic, quiz are pretty tough toNegative-0.70.00.90.98
5uXCfFu2EeSU0SIACxCMgg Great Introduction to the topics and broad concepts of bioinformatics. If you are looking for a course that goes gives you a sense of the breadth of the field, this is the place to start. The learn-at-your-own-pace was also great for me, since time commitments and travel schedules make it difficult for me to block out a set time each week to complete each lesson-- so the flexibility was great! Great Introduction to theTopicand broad concepts of bioinformatics. IfPositive0.81.00.90.98
6DwzaCw7EeWGvAojQA48rw The course is fun and a very intresting approach to game design throug board game design. You get good tips for designing games and the different and important things to know. Though I think it could go deeper into some topics and explain a little more beyond just giving examples, videos are good but a little short, each week is roughly 20 minutes long each. Even though I really liked it and got the best of it .it could go deeper into someTopicand explain a little more beyondNegative-0.60.00.820.96
6DwzaCw7EeWGvAojQA48rw This course focuses on how to build and expand the rules of games in artful, technical, and interesting ways. This course focuses on the central part of the modern game - the gameplay itself. The instructor is very capable with his words and concisely explains the topic in a way that is easy to understand while also being abnormally interesting. His instruction methods are atypical, in that he uses a puppet to create the illusion of dialogue between him and his audience. This may sound strange, but it is very effective.his words and concisely explains theTopicin a way that is easyPositive0.81.00.820.96
6DwzaCw7EeWGvAojQA48rw Interesting course! Game design is a pretty important idea for my major and this course give me further insights into the topic and I get to know more about how to design a better game for my target audience!give me further insights into theTopicand I get to know moreNegative-0.71.00.820.96
6Fa6w3EjEeWbbw5cIAKQrw Good: The video lectures cover a nice variety of topics giving you a good introduction of journalism, ethics, and other important considerations for becoming a journalist. Bad: The entire course feels hastily put together. Some of the videos have summarizing points, which is helpful when taking notes, but they flash on the screen briefly, then cut to a closeup of the lecturer, then cut back to the summery points so quickly that you can't copy them down and it becomes super distracting. The quizzes are a joke. They usually consist of 1-3 questions with two answers each and once choice so outrageous that they don't take any thought at all to complete. You could just skip to the quizzes without watching a single lecture and "ace" them easily. The assignments are also a joke. They ask for 1-2 sentence answers max! Some of them ask you to "use more than one word" to respond. I've taken free courses on here than involve 1000 word essays and then at least you're forced to process the information in the lectures. You can pass this course without watching a single lecture and that's a travesty to Michigan State. It is full of typos and oversights that could have been avoided if they had once person run through the course as a quality control. One of the quizzes has the answer included right beneath the question as a typo! The simple assignments are described in 3 different places, sometimes with conflicting instructions. They tell you what to do and how to review your peers in one section and then the actually assignment has different instructions on what to do than the page prior so you end up unsure of what the assignment actually wants you to do. For example: the final assignment at firsts asks you how to engage with your audience, and then you click next and the SAME question is now asking you how you distribute content. Did they even try?? In Summery: The content in the lectures are a good but shallow overview of journalism, but don't expect to be challenged to do anything but fill in ovals and regurgitate questions. Not too much to learn here.lectures cover a nice variety ofTopicgiving you a good introduction ofPositive0.8-0.50.860.86
6Fa6w3EjEeWbbw5cIAKQrw I am still taking this course and I am really excited to take the other courses in the specialization. The topics are covered with in- depth analysis and I am very much satisfied with course content. other courses in the specialization. TheTopicare covered with in- depth analysisNegative-0.60.50.860.86
6JyoHjVOEeWBMQ5pdIoFkQ Choosing an actual research question allows you to find a topic of interest. This makes the content more meaningful and accelerates understanding of the concepts.question allows you to find aTopicof interest. This makes the contentPositive0.70.51.061.07
6JyoHjVOEeWBMQ5pdIoFkQ Very disappointed about this course. The topic is very interesting, for me at least, but the course organization is horrible. Lectures do not provide enough information to complete the assignments. Zero interaction from course staff. Issues with getting assignments graded. In previous session the staff just refered you to the coursera helpdesk, but you cannot easily contact coursera directly. Main focus of course seems to be earning money and not educating. Be warned and don't pay for this course! I really don't get why this course has so many good reviews.Very disappointed about this course. TheTopicis very interesting, for me atNegative-0.8-1.01.061.07
6lQZLjVvEeWfzhKP8GtZlQ Good topics GoodTopic Positive0.60.50.550.98
6lQZLjVvEeWfzhKP8GtZlQ Topics discussed are well organized! It is perfect for reviewing SE concepts. Topicdiscussed are well organized! It isPositive0.71.00.550.98
6lQZLjVvEeWfzhKP8GtZlQ Nice and clear presentation of the topic. Good course for everyone who might want to work with software development.Nice and clear presentation of theTopicGood course for everyone who mightPositive0.71.00.550.98
6lQZLjVvEeWfzhKP8GtZlQ I found this course interesting, yet I would propose to rename it to "Introduction to Software Processes and Agile Practices". Topics are covered well, but they don't dive deep.Software Processes and Agile Practices" .Topicare covered well, but they don'tNegative-0.60.50.550.98
6mOCpgP8EeWmBSIAC9UI2A Writing for Young Readers course was very interesting and packed with great brainstorming topics to launch your writing assignments.interesting and packed with great brainstormingTopicto launch your writing assignments. Positive0.81.00.591.02
6mOCpgP8EeWmBSIAC9UI2A Great introductory course for writing for children. Comprehensive topic coverage, however not too much detail.course for writing for children. ComprehensiveTopiccoverage, however not too much detail.Negative-0.70.50.591.02
6mOCpgP8EeWmBSIAC9UI2A I loved this course. Although I was familiar with a most of the topics already. I think from way back at school, and also from some reading on my own, but it has been a while, so it was good to go through it again. The assignments were really good. Week 5, about publishing, was what was most new to me. Would be nice if there's a follow-up course on 'Publishing'. One more thing, not sure why it's called 'Writing for young readers',.... I feel, there's not a lot specifically on writing for young readers.I'd say it's more like a (general) "introduction to writing stories". Still, this is a great course for anyone interested in starting to write.familiar with a most of theTopicalready. I think from way backPositive0.61.00.591.02
6mOCpgP8EeWmBSIAC9UI2A An excellent course. The inclusion of excerpts allows one to develop a greater understanding of the different topics dealt in the MOOC. Also, several excerpts are from stories written by authors based in different continents; this makes reading the excerpts all the more interesting. Also, the course allows one to adjust the deadlines for submitting assignments, which is a good thing.a greater understanding of the differentTopicdealt in the MOOC. Also, severalPositive0.70.50.591.02
7A1yFTaREeWWBQrVFXqd1w Teaching way is very good, teacher explain very detail in each topic, I understand very clear what he said. Thank you.teacher explain very detail in eachTopicI understand very clear what hePositive0.61.00.531.17
7A1yFTaREeWWBQrVFXqd1w This course introduces the related topic in a simple yet interesting way. The lecturer knows how to teach and is an expert in his domain. Very good choice! This course introduces the relatedTopicin a simple yet interesting way.Positive0.71.00.531.17
7A1yFTaREeWWBQrVFXqd1w this course is for some one who is new to python programming and is one of the best course i have taken ,good explanation , and great enthusiastic teacher Mr.Charles Severance I really liked the way he handled the explanation for various topicshe handled the explanation for variousTopic Negative-0.61.00.531.17
7A1yFTaREeWWBQrVFXqd1w I really enjoyed this course. I enjoyed how the course material included various topics beyond pure programming. This kept it interesting all the way through. I am looking forward to the next course in the Python series. Go Blue!how the course material included variousTopicbeyond pure programming. This kept itNegative-0.61.00.531.17
7A1yFTaREeWWBQrVFXqd1w A very well thought out and planned coursework with emphasis on general programming logic. I would like to congratulate Professor Charles on his contributions as a teacher. I really liked the flow of the program. Looking forward to more such topics !! Thanks a lot :)) Rohit Pandita program. Looking forward to more suchTopic! ! Thanks a lot :))Positive0.61.00.531.17
7A1yFTaREeWWBQrVFXqd1w The course is very useful as a good overview to programming with Python and a quick look at some of the basic functions. Is a good introduction for the later Python courses in the series. The first few lectures are a very general introduction to programming as a concept rather than Python specifically so can be skimmed over if you're not completely new to the concept. Overall, a good introduction to the topic.Overall, a good introduction to theTopic Positive0.70.50.531.17
7A1yFTaREeWWBQrVFXqd1w A fair approach to programming basics. A couple of funny videos as well. Certain topics are a little bit over discussed. Liked the assignments although those could be a little bit more difficult to completeof funny videos as well. CertainTopicare a little bit over discussed.Positive0.80.50.531.17
7A1yFTaREeWWBQrVFXqd1w Great way to learn the basics. Much better than the book on its own. Nice style, simple explanations, and helpful coursemates to answer questions and discuss topics with. Highly recommend.coursemates to answer questions and discussTopicwith. Highly recommend. Positive0.61.00.531.17
7A1yFTaREeWWBQrVFXqd1w I have see many courses of computer programing in courser, some are not really good and some are not really for beginners (even if they say it). So I follow this course ones before and I din not finish but I really like it, because is for beginners, is clear and slow in the way to show the topic, is fun, but also and most importan I feel like I'm learning a lot. Almost finish course 1 and really optimistic to do all specialization.in the way to show theTopicis fun, but also and mostPositive0.61.00.531.17
7A1yFTaREeWWBQrVFXqd1w This is an excellent course for someone who is new to programming and all the topics has been covered very nicely and illustrated easily by keeping a novice in mind. Great course to learn about programming.new to programming and all theTopichas been covered very nicely andPositive0.61.00.531.17
7A1yFTaREeWWBQrVFXqd1w This course is a perfect one for people who are beginning to take their first steps in the world of Python (and programming, in general).. All the lectures, assignments, and the course materials offer quite good insight to basic and fundamental programming concepts.. And, considering the syntactical ease of Python, it makes programming easy to learn and understand, removing the extra clutter found in the more traditional languages like C/C++ or Java,, And, finally, the instructor, Prof. Charles Severance, who is more affectionately called Dr. Chuck just mixes fun and learning to create quite an exciting and memorable teaching environment, But, while all of this good, I felt that this course lacked the bite for a more advanced learner or someone who has spent sometime in the world of programming.. The complexity of the quizzes or the assignments are at beginner level... Best for complete beginners.. But, like i mentioned earlier, it is very easy to rush the whole course in a couple of days time or at most, one week for an advanced learner. This course lays the foundation for the more advanced courses in Python.. Technically, it is the first part of the Programming for Everybody specialization, which consists of 5 courses, revolving around the world of Python.. So, my final advice to all beginners is to take their sweet time understanding and grasping these fundamental concepts,, These form the foundation stone for any programming language as well as Computer Science world. Don't worry about the assignments, you will get more than ample time to complete them and succeed in them.. Plus, I feel that you will also enjoy some of the bonus interviews.. They could be quite motivating or thought-provoking.. And, for advanced beginners, you can rush through this course and brush up on some basic concepts to move into more advanced courses, which will not only be a lot more challenging and catering more advanced and diverse concepts and topics.. And, in my opinion, this specialization package could be, at this current moment, the best possible experience when compared to learning the basics of Python online.. And, could be the closest thing to a face-to-face learning experience..more advanced and diverse concepts andTopic. And, in my opinion, thisPositive0.71.00.531.17
7A1yFTaREeWWBQrVFXqd1w I am a GIS Analyst who could really benefit from an improved Python skill set. In the past I have tried to take Python courses but became frustrated early on in the classes for a variety of reasons (not enough background info on topics, not enough instructor support, etc.). This class really helped me understand the basics and perhaps more importantly, it piqued my interest. Dr. Severence is great. Stay quirky! It is lots of fun. reasons (not enough background info onTopicnot enough instructor support, etc. ).Negative-0.61.00.531.17
7A1yFTaREeWWBQrVFXqd1w Quite fun, Dr Severance goes into good detail on the topic, his lectures are quite engaging, as he has filmed himself talking, so they are a lot more personal, and less "mind blowing" than some hardcore programming courses.goes into good detail on theTopichis lectures are quite engaging, asPositive0.61.00.531.17
7A1yFTaREeWWBQrVFXqd1w A fantastic instructor. The course delivers what it says...programming for **everybody** and **getting started** with Python. I liked the gradual way in which topics and concepts were introduced. The exercises were challenging enough to keep me interested and easy enough to solve in the end.liked the gradual way in whichTopicand concepts were introduced. The exercisesPositive0.61.00.531.17
7A1yFTaREeWWBQrVFXqd1w The initial topics and concepts are very well explained, which helps to build a solid foundation for learning future advanced programming techniques. Prof. Charles has taken time to elaborate on basics which can be easily grasped by complete beginners. The language and pace of course is easy and the lessons are peppered with lot of examples and video interviews of industry experts. The initialTopicand concepts are very well explained,Positive0.61.00.531.17
7A1yFTaREeWWBQrVFXqd1w The perfect introduction. I have learned programming before but now wish when I learned that it was explained as clearly as this!! Charles Severance's enthusiasm for teaching this topic is incredible and makes taking on a new challenge extremely palatable. Great Job, Charles!Charles Severance's enthusiasm for teaching thisTopicis incredible and makes taking onPositive0.81.00.531.17
7A1yFTaREeWWBQrVFXqd1w Great course, the instructor explains the topics well with great examples and gives a good foundation before moving on to the next step.Great course, the instructor explains theTopicwell with great examples and givesPositive0.91.00.531.17
7A1yFTaREeWWBQrVFXqd1w I am very disappointed with this programming course. The course lacks detail and deepth and could be taught in 45 to 60 minutes instead of 7 weeks. The quizzes and assignments were to easy and basic (solved in less than 5 minutes) and definitely not enough. Annoying was the overuse of colours in almost every video (almost everything was coloured - highlighting everything is just as usefull as highlighting nothing, green box with white text inside - did you try to read that on a different monitor than yours?), the pointless and useless doodles, smilies and whatsoever, wasting my time by watching you dispose your teabag/drinking tea or coffee/talking about your mug/etc., why do you even need to drink in a 20 minute-or-less video. The Tutor tried to loosen a dry topic. Mostly it wasn't my humor but I can live with that. I had hoped for more :(Tutor tried to loosen a dryTopicMostly it wasn't my humor butNegative-0.8-1.00.531.17
7A1yFTaREeWWBQrVFXqd1w really nice topic coverage in detail thank you very much coursera ..... really niceTopiccoverage in detail thank you veryPositive0.81.00.531.17
7A1yFTaREeWWBQrVFXqd1w The teacher is fantastic: the lectures are clear and the materials very interesting. If you like topic you will enjoy it. Highly recommendable!materials very interesting. If you likeTopicyou will enjoy it. Highly recommendable!Positive0.91.00.531.17
7Iw3cbCiEeS-qCIACimRTw Excellent course, it really helps me to understand how we build our perceptions, then, in my opinion, how we build the reality. I would really appreciate that Mr. Luc continues to part II, and III, and even other topics.II, and III, and even otherTopic Negative-0.61.00.740.93
7Iw3cbCiEeS-qCIACimRTw Luc de Brabandere's Cours was an excellent tool to discover interesting topics linking Philosophy and Management. Personally I have learned several useful things from this course. an excellent tool to discover interestingTopiclinking Philosophy and Management. Personally IPositive0.80.50.740.93
7jEat7ioEeWfYA612mWHZw The course is a good introduction to the topic, however, it is a pity that there is no follow up to the course. At the end of the course you will not be able to perform a SLR + meta-analysis.is a good introduction to theTopichowever, it is a pity thatPositive0.60.50.580.82
7jEat7ioEeWfYA612mWHZw Well matured course that provides a great digest over a very complex topic and is a fantastic gateway to get started on the topic. Don't expect a terribly engaging set of presentations, but it is factually very useful and worth the time for those relatively new to the subject. I found the amount of content easy to handle on the side, while working full time.great digest over a very complexTopicand is a fantastic gateway toPositive0.80.50.580.82
7jEat7ioEeWfYA612mWHZw Well matured course that provides a great digest over a very complex topic and is a fantastic gateway to get started on the topic. Don't expect a terribly engaging set of presentations, but it is factually very useful and worth the time for those relatively new to the subject. I found the amount of content easy to handle on the side, while working full time.gateway to get started on theTopicDon't expect a terribly engaging setNegative-0.60.50.580.82
7O843CBJEeWcQw5YiljpGw This course covers many topics of wind energy with not so deep materials. This course covers manyTopicof wind energy with not soNegative-0.60.50.730.77
7O843CBJEeWcQw5YiljpGw All the topics are great and with very high standards of information. All theTopicare great and with very highPositive0.71.00.730.77
7O843CBJEeWcQw5YiljpGw Good course but a little more detail with better referencing to links and documents would be more helpful. Also, a little more in-depth info for each topic will also be well appreciated. Overall a good course for beginners like me who knew nothing about Wind Energy before taking this course.little more in-depth info for eachTopicwill also be well appreciated. OverallPositive0.60.00.730.77
7O843CBJEeWcQw5YiljpGw It's globally a nice course, although you have to keep in mind that it is more like an introduction to the topic rather than a real, full course. I was quite frustrated from time to time that some important and difficult points are not really justified or explained in details, but just given as assumption or obvious concept: If you are familiar with that concept, you will be fine (but probably won't learn that much), while if you are not you will be probably lost. I mean, for a free course this is already a pretty nice job, and I think it is worth to take this course. I would be for sure ready to pay something to get a longer and more detailed course on this topic.more like an introduction to theTopicrather than a real, full course.Negative-0.70.00.730.77
7O843CBJEeWcQw5YiljpGw It's globally a nice course, although you have to keep in mind that it is more like an introduction to the topic rather than a real, full course. I was quite frustrated from time to time that some important and difficult points are not really justified or explained in details, but just given as assumption or obvious concept: If you are familiar with that concept, you will be fine (but probably won't learn that much), while if you are not you will be probably lost. I mean, for a free course this is already a pretty nice job, and I think it is worth to take this course. I would be for sure ready to pay something to get a longer and more detailed course on this topic.and more detailed course on thisTopic Positive0.60.00.730.77
84pGjiPgEeWKeQ6ae81EbQ Really good course. I'd love to do a specialization in this topic.to do a specialization in thisTopic Negative-0.71.00.641.16
84pGjiPgEeWKeQ6ae81EbQ Great course! Covers the fundamentals of the topiccourse! Covers the fundamentals of theTopic Negative-0.61.00.641.16
84pGjiPgEeWKeQ6ae81EbQ Very interesting topics. Great professor. Very interestingTopicGreat professor. Positive0.71.00.641.16
84pGjiPgEeWKeQ6ae81EbQ I really enjoyed the course. Professor is very clear and schematic and really passionate on the topic. The studying material is very organized. One improvement could be inserting another week-module in order to slowdown a bit the lecture pace.schematic and really passionate on theTopicThe studying material is very organized.Negative-0.61.00.641.16
84pGjiPgEeWKeQ6ae81EbQ Ultimate knowledge delivery, unique style and most comprehensive coverage of topic. I have a long list of courses completed on Coursera but It's different!style and most comprehensive coverage ofTopicI have a long list ofPositive0.61.00.641.16
84pGjiPgEeWKeQ6ae81EbQ Love it. The professor structured the class very well and simplified a complex topic which was very much appreciated. very well and simplified a complexTopicwhich was very much appreciated. Positive0.71.00.641.16
84pGjiPgEeWKeQ6ae81EbQ It was a great primer if you are not familiar with this area. Especially topics like the DCF and different PE vehicles from a legal perspective can be hard to summarize into something tangible and short. The only recommendation I would make is a bit of brushing up on the wording, as it is sometimes hard in the quizzes to understand what exactly the question is (does the question relate to the previous question vs overall, etc)not familiar with this area. EspeciallyTopiclike the DCF and different PEPositive0.71.00.641.16
84pGjiPgEeWKeQ6ae81EbQ Would be very thankful for more courses on this topic! Thank You Bocconi!thankful for more courses on thisTopicThank You Bocconi! Positive0.71.00.641.16
84pGjiPgEeWKeQ6ae81EbQ ¡A great course! Really easy to understand if you don't have any idea about the topic. It also opens your perspective about how you can obtain funding for your entrepreneur ideas or for your bussines. I totally recommend.don't have any idea about theTopicIt also opens your perspective aboutNegative-0.61.00.641.16
8TKORJrSEeW6bw4ogk2HGQ Good course ... good introduction to the topic. . . good introduction to theTopic Positive0.60.50.820.93
8TKORJrSEeW6bw4ogk2HGQ The lectures are very well-organized. The topics are also cover in this field. However, the lectures are very dry and boring. The main professor were reading the scripts on the monitor. From my perspective, with his knowledge in this field as being described on his personal web site, he should be able to talk comfortably by looking at the topic on the slide then discuss about it in detail. I would suggest to change the environment to be at the wide open space, like coffee shop, to make this course more attractive. I'm sorry, it is not what I expected.The lectures are very well-organized. TheTopicare also cover in this field.Positive0.7-1.00.820.93
8TKORJrSEeW6bw4ogk2HGQ I'm sorry that I'm going to sound harsh, but this course is useless. It touches so many different topics without going deeply into any of them. All you get is a basic knowledge about All Things Cyber™. The recommended readings are all over the place, the video captions look like they're just a basic speech recognition and like nobody actually proof read them. They're full of errors. Lecturers say one word, captions show a completely different word. Plus, they're full of spelling errors. (Kadafi regime in Libya!? Really!?) You can get the same amount of knowledge by reading two or three Wikipedia pages. Don't waste your time on this course.useless. It touches so many differentTopicwithout going deeply into any ofNegative-0.6-1.00.820.93
8TKORJrSEeW6bw4ogk2HGQ On the positive side I emphasise the importance of bringing this topic to a Coursera course. Also the readings were important and added value to the learning experience. On the other hand there are - in my opinion some aspects that made this course a not so rich experience. First, there are some audio issues in the videos. Second, the quizzes are excessively easy and the in video quizzes should not appear in the weekly assignments. If there are required readings, some of the quiz questions should relate to those readings. This way students had an incentive to go over those readings. But the most salient thing that made my experience very limited was the fact that one of the instructors - the one that presented most of the videos, was excessively nervous and all that he did was read the slides, in most cases not doing so naturally and committing errors, rephrasing, stopping, changing speed. I found it very, very difficult to follow along what he was saying. I had to focus only on the slides, otherwise I would get distracted. I think it is ok to be nervous or at ease, but the team should alerted him to this, and shoot the videos again and again until they had acceptable and balanced quality. A minor thing, I would like to had available the weekly slides to further reflection. I think the video issues that I've mentioned should been carefully planned before this course made it mainstream. This is my opinion. Hope it will help you for future improvements of the course and/or other offerings. Ricardo Oliveiraemphasise the importance of bringing thisTopicto a Coursera course. Also thePositive0.70.00.820.93
8To4DTVtEeWWBQrVFXqd1w A must for a beginner professional iOS developer. There is lots to learn from this course as every practical applications needs to network out and store in app data. The Course is structured very well and the difficult topics are highly understandable.structured very well and the difficultTopicare highly understandable. Positive0.71.00.70.92
8To4DTVtEeWWBQrVFXqd1w Thi course covers up the basics of networking and security for iOS applications using Objective-C. It's a great course if you want to understand the basics and want to implement in practice some of these topics. I just wish it cover more cases and more apps. But for that this should be a course more longer than it is. Nevertheless it's a great course.implement in practice some of theseTopicI just wish it cover moreNegative-0.60.50.70.92
A0IYf6jOEeSnlCIAC1EMbw Great interactive course with a nice approach to difficult topic.with a nice approach to difficultTopic Positive0.61.00.431.12
A0IYf6jOEeSnlCIAC1EMbw In my opinion, this course is great. I'm doing my MSc in Forensic Psychology and I did this course to learn more about terrorism. The professor does a very good job at keeping the audience interested and he speaks clearly and slowly enough for everybody to understand. For a 7 week course, you get tons of information and, most importantly, it is well organized, going through modules in a systematic and thoughful way. Every week you have about 3 or 4 required readings, which will deepen your knowledge about the subjects addressed during the videos. I would strongly recommend this course to anyone who wants to have someone very knowledgeable guide you through an interesting and current topic. Thumbs up to Coursera as well, everything went perfectly. you through an interesting and currentTopicThumbs up to Coursera as well,Positive0.71.00.431.12
A0IYf6jOEeSnlCIAC1EMbw Altogether a useful introduction to an interesting topic -- despite the generalizing approach and the sometimes conservative instead of neutral presentation.a useful introduction to an interestingTopic-- despite the generalizing approach andPositive0.60.00.431.12
A0IYf6jOEeSnlCIAC1EMbw The best course around to learn of the most discussed topic in our all spheres of life.to learn of the most discussedTopicin our all spheres of life.Positive0.71.00.431.12
A0IYf6jOEeSnlCIAC1EMbw This is a great overview of terrorism and counter-terrorism, and identifies the many flaws due to lack of knowledge policymakers still make in dealing with this phenomena. The rigor of the course is challenging but not impossible. I like that a section on Foreign Fighters has now been added to further enhance the course. I will use this knowledge to apply to another topic I am researching - gang dynamics and gang violence, which I believe shares many similarities. My only criticism is of the final, which I found to ask several questions about some obscure facts and did not truly test for the body of knowledge in my opinion, hence the 4 not 5 stars.this knowledge to apply to anotherTopicI am researching - gang dynamicsNegative-0.60.50.431.12
A0IYf6jOEeSnlCIAC1EMbw I am enjoying this course very much, it is informative and very well organized and presented. I highly recommend it to anyone with an internet in the topic as it provides an excellent overview and includes current academic and non academic (mass media, world leaders. etc). perspectives. The video lectures are exciting and I look forward to the time I spend viewing them, the core readings are relevant and there are good suggestions for those wanted to gain a deeper understanding of the material. Dr Edwin Bakker the professor for this course is an excellent educator.anyone with an internet in theTopicas it provides an excellent overviewPositive0.91.00.431.12
A0IYf6jOEeSnlCIAC1EMbw Very interesting topic given by an excellent lecturer. Readings and course video's complement one another. Very interestingTopicgiven by an excellent lecturer. ReadingsPositive0.81.00.431.12
A0IYf6jOEeSnlCIAC1EMbw Very well organized and very informative course, thoroughly introducing students to the topic, using the latest in academia on terrorism. Recommended for everyone seeking to understand the topic better.course, thoroughly introducing students to theTopicusing the latest in academia onNegative-0.61.00.431.12
A0IYf6jOEeSnlCIAC1EMbw Very well organized and very informative course, thoroughly introducing students to the topic, using the latest in academia on terrorism. Recommended for everyone seeking to understand the topic better.for everyone seeking to understand theTopicbetter. Positive0.71.00.431.12
A0IYf6jOEeSnlCIAC1EMbw I really like the professor, all the material given, and of course the topic. It's a very interesting course and I love that the professor provides names of important authors in the field, books, films and also schools specialized in studies on terrorism and counterterrorism. I started considering counterterrorism as a career path after my Law degree, we will see how the course will go, but so far (week threem, about to start week four) so good!material given, and of course theTopicIt's a very interesting course andPositive0.71.00.431.12
A0IYf6jOEeSnlCIAC1EMbw When discussed in popular media, terrorism is a topic that is quite sensationalized. In contrast, Professor Bakker offered a very balanced view of terrorism in this course, tackling common perceptions of terrorism and counterterrorism in an organized fashion, and backing up his claims with arguments from both sides as well as hard data collected by scholars in the field. I also like that the course was kept current with added discussion on Syria. The lectures on Syria were a bit less clear and organized than the previous ones, but then again, hindsight is 20/20, and the Syria conflict is a current event. By and large, I liked that Professor Bakker did not "preach" his thoughts on terrorism, e.g. making leaps of faith and then expecting us to take unproven assumptions as the basis for a further argument. If I had to make one suggestion on how to improve the course, I would say that the handful of videos by external speakers were not properly contextualized in the course. In particular, I didn't understand why there was a video of a woman from Amnesty International talking about drone strikes and urging political action, since it was not referenced at all by other lectures.in popular media, terrorism is aTopicthat is quite sensationalized. In contrast,Positive0.81.00.431.12
A0IYf6jOEeSnlCIAC1EMbw This Course made me lear about a very interesing topic. I feel satisfied and happy!me lear about a very interesingTopicI feel satisfied and happy! Positive0.71.00.431.12
A0IYf6jOEeSnlCIAC1EMbw i think that topics like these are really interesting and for me is important that people know and understand what and why is happening this in the world i think thatTopiclike these are really interesting andPositive0.61.00.431.12
A0IYf6jOEeSnlCIAC1EMbw Very smart approach of such a difficult topic. Thank you!smart approach of such a difficultTopicThank you! Positive0.70.50.431.12
a0OJ1ha4EeWKlgqs7LdhRw It was a great introduction to a variety of important topics.introduction to a variety of importantTopic Positive0.71.00.70.92
a0OJ1ha4EeWKlgqs7LdhRw Loved the course but thought it wasn't enough. I wanted to cover more topics, more material and more videos from our charismatic teacher Kimberleyenough. I wanted to cover moreTopicmore material and more videos fromNegative-0.60.50.70.92
A9OckSDZEeWXzxJxfIL00w Good historical overview. I especially liked the 'case studies' of the various European countries during the 40s. The literature part included some very good reading and interesting movies. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in the topic o course to anyone interested in theTopico Negative-0.60.50.650.88
A9OckSDZEeWXzxJxfIL00w This course is extraordinary. The 2 professors who present the material are both experts in their respective areas: Holocaust history and Comparative Literature. They present the material not only from a profound academic understanding, they are both children of the Holocaust. And so they convey the material in a deeply personal and human way as well. Using the Holocaust as a momentous backdrop, the professors challenge the students to examine important philosophical questions throughout the course. The books and movies discussed are absolutely wonderful. Finally, the relationship between Murray and Peter, that of deep trust and respect, contrast so powerfully with the inhumanity of the topic they present. This is one of the best courses that I have ever taken in my life, including my time during college. powerfully with the inhumanity of theTopicthey present. This is one ofPositive0.61.00.650.88
aaNxjzc9EeWO-Qq6rEZAow This is a course that sounds like a bad audiobook. The prof. reading a the lecture and giving lot of information without any soul or teaching energy to engage. I prefer then read a book about this topic than being here at this course get bored listening at the same tone a reading of a lecture.then read a book about thisTopicthan being here at this courseNegative-0.6-1.00.850.95
aaNxjzc9EeWO-Qq6rEZAow The course is very useless, there is no meat, only water - there is no substance - only talking around the topic. I am appalled that such research exists, and ashamed for the coursera substance - only talking around theTopicI am appalled that such researchNegative-0.7-1.00.850.95
aaNxjzc9EeWO-Qq6rEZAow I have to admit that the professors know the topic and are conducting amazing research, but the course was dry and terribly designed. The videos are too long, without quizzes or activities to break the long dry monologues. They also talk like robots and one gets lost really fast. I have taken many courses in coursera with long and short videos, with boring and engaging teachers but this is by far the worse. They are trying to show off so much information and in such a high level language (to most), that it makes it incredibly boring. I should add that I have studied Buddhism, and there are so many better ways to provide people an opportunity to come into contact with this beautiful topic.admit that the professors know theTopicand are conducting amazing research, butPositive0.70.00.850.95
aaNxjzc9EeWO-Qq6rEZAow I have to admit that the professors know the topic and are conducting amazing research, but the course was dry and terribly designed. The videos are too long, without quizzes or activities to break the long dry monologues. They also talk like robots and one gets lost really fast. I have taken many courses in coursera with long and short videos, with boring and engaging teachers but this is by far the worse. They are trying to show off so much information and in such a high level language (to most), that it makes it incredibly boring. I should add that I have studied Buddhism, and there are so many better ways to provide people an opportunity to come into contact with this beautiful topic.come into contact with this beautifulTopic Positive0.80.00.850.95
aaNxjzc9EeWO-Qq6rEZAow Interesting topic, . but the videos are too long and sometimes lack of dynamism . I recommend the comparison with Science. InterestingTopic. but the videos are tooNegative-0.70.50.850.95
aaNxjzc9EeWO-Qq6rEZAow The course was a very comprehensive introduction to Buddhist Meditation: - there were lectures about the different Buddhist meditation traditions - practical trainings on Buddhist meditation - neurological and psychological view on the effects of meditation on the human body and many more topics related to meditation. I found the course was actually overloaded with content: most videos were too long and there were too many videos. Some videos were more like reading a text: the lecturer was most likely reading his own script from a Teleprompter instead of really talking to the audience. The videos were not bad, but I see some room for improvement for most videos of most lecturers. My favourite videos were from Anam Thubten, he was most genuine and convincing to me. All in all it was still an excellent introduction into the topic for me: a big thank you to all people involved, you did a great job!!the human body and many moreTopicrelated to meditation. I found thePositive0.70.50.850.95
aaNxjzc9EeWO-Qq6rEZAow The course was a very comprehensive introduction to Buddhist Meditation: - there were lectures about the different Buddhist meditation traditions - practical trainings on Buddhist meditation - neurological and psychological view on the effects of meditation on the human body and many more topics related to meditation. I found the course was actually overloaded with content: most videos were too long and there were too many videos. Some videos were more like reading a text: the lecturer was most likely reading his own script from a Teleprompter instead of really talking to the audience. The videos were not bad, but I see some room for improvement for most videos of most lecturers. My favourite videos were from Anam Thubten, he was most genuine and convincing to me. All in all it was still an excellent introduction into the topic for me: a big thank you to all people involved, you did a great job!!still an excellent introduction into theTopicfor me: a big thank youPositive0.90.50.850.95
aaNxjzc9EeWO-Qq6rEZAow This course contains a balanced content of meditation practice and scientific studies on the topic. I enjoyed the content and delivery of the course. The course helped me understand the structure and organization of the Buddhist teachings. Looking forward to the next courses. N.B: First few sessions might seem a bit slow and boring. My suggestion is to be patient and not drop out, great material will come afterwards. practice and scientific studies on theTopicI enjoyed the content and deliveryPositive0.71.00.850.95
aaNxjzc9EeWO-Qq6rEZAow The positive. What a wealth of material! This is a very worthy attempt to integrate the history, philosophical underpinnings and modern transformations of Tibetan Buddhist meditation. Clifford Saron’s Week 2 lectures on neuroscience and neuroplasticity were fascinating and intriguing introductions to the topic - very engaging. The negative. Too academic for an introductory course. David Germano’s lectures are full of information but he doesn’t help the learner to make sense of it. His ‘academic speak’ obfuscates meaning rather than making it accessible. More diagrammatic slides at the start would give learners a framework of the overarching concepts. Because of the many perspectives presented each week, this course needs A LOT of time. I personally would have leaned better if the course were broken into smaller weekly segments.fascinating and intriguing introductions to theTopic- very engaging. The negative. TooPositive0.70.00.850.95
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg This courses is a nice broad though light introduction to a series of current topics in Philosophy, introduced by philosopher focused in those topics.introduction to a series of currentTopicin Philosophy, introduced by philosopher focusedPositive0.61.00.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg This courses is a nice broad though light introduction to a series of current topics in Philosophy, introduced by philosopher focused in those topics.introduced by philosopher focused in thoseTopic Positive0.61.00.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg It's a great introductory course to the seemingly difficult subject philosophy. After finishing this course, I find that philosophy is indeed a quite interesting and useful subject that relates with everyday life. People who have not studied philosophy yet are actually using them everyday; some of the topics philosophy regards are quite relative to our daily life, at least it is the case for me. I think it might be better if this course can have a better category of the topics taught in it, because sometimes I am confused with what this topic is actually a philosophical subject. If I can see clearly where this specific topic is in the huge subject philosophy, it would definitely benefit me a lot for my future study and research!using them everyday; some of theTopicphilosophy regards are quite relative toPositive0.61.00.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg It's a great introductory course to the seemingly difficult subject philosophy. After finishing this course, I find that philosophy is indeed a quite interesting and useful subject that relates with everyday life. People who have not studied philosophy yet are actually using them everyday; some of the topics philosophy regards are quite relative to our daily life, at least it is the case for me. I think it might be better if this course can have a better category of the topics taught in it, because sometimes I am confused with what this topic is actually a philosophical subject. If I can see clearly where this specific topic is in the huge subject philosophy, it would definitely benefit me a lot for my future study and research!I am confused with what thisTopicis actually a philosophical subject. IfNegative-0.61.00.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg It's a great introductory course to the seemingly difficult subject philosophy. After finishing this course, I find that philosophy is indeed a quite interesting and useful subject that relates with everyday life. People who have not studied philosophy yet are actually using them everyday; some of the topics philosophy regards are quite relative to our daily life, at least it is the case for me. I think it might be better if this course can have a better category of the topics taught in it, because sometimes I am confused with what this topic is actually a philosophical subject. If I can see clearly where this specific topic is in the huge subject philosophy, it would definitely benefit me a lot for my future study and research!can see clearly where this specificTopicis in the huge subject philosophy,Positive0.61.00.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg I liked this course because of the calmness and dedication of the teachers, the reliability of the resources and the attractive topics that were selected. Although I must recognize that sometimes the long extension of the additional resources didn't allow me to read them all. Despite of that, the course was great and I enjoyed it.of the resources and the attractiveTopicthat were selected. Although I mustPositive0.60.50.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg Great introduction to general philosophy topics. Great introduction to general philosophyTopic Positive0.71.00.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg Brilliant course. Not a simple 'history of philosophy' this course jumps into some very interesting topics and engages you fully.course jumps into some very interestingTopicand engages you fully. Positive0.71.00.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg Great course, excellent topics... they are about interesting themes and questions in the world. Thanks Great course, excellentTopic. . they are about interestingPositive0.81.00.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg From an engineer perspective this was hard to see obvious value in but i enjoyed the thought provoking topics. Some of the tests were very hard and the questions were not directly form the lectures while others were. Some presenters were hard to understand due to accent.but i enjoyed the thought provokingTopicSome of the tests were veryPositive0.80.50.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg This course provides a comfortable introduction to the subjects of each module. My only dissatisfaction with the course lies in its brevity; I would happily retake a future offering of the course which included not only additional modules but also further lectures on related survey topics within each module so as to acquaint students to greater breadth in historical and contemporary philosophy.also further lectures on related surveyTopicwithin each module so as toNegative-0.60.50.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg Probably I am biased by just having followed edX's Minds and Machines. Compared to that course, the lectures here are superficial and not very engaging. This becomes especially striking for overlapping topics between the two courses. Also the quizzes are way too easy and you can try until you get it right. This makes the certificate virtually worthless, although you can pay for it. This becomes especially striking for overlappingTopicbetween the two courses. Also thePositive0.9-0.50.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg This course is excellent! The instructors are very interesting, the topics covered are fun to learn, and the course format is very manageable.The instructors are very interesting, theTopiccovered are fun to learn, andPositive0.81.00.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg Great lectures and nicely explained, apart from one lecture (6th - maybe it was me, not understanding the topic properly). For the future, I suggest to have more "visible" support of the lecturers; lecturers should address us directly and enage us more to interact with the content as well as our classmates. Moreover, and I am speaking subjectivily, I found all topics very simple. To deepen my understand, I would suggest to have compulsory essays to elaborate the aquired knowledge. Thank you for your effort!it was me, not understanding theTopicproperly). For the future, I suggestNegative-0.70.50.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg Great lectures and nicely explained, apart from one lecture (6th - maybe it was me, not understanding the topic properly). For the future, I suggest to have more "visible" support of the lecturers; lecturers should address us directly and enage us more to interact with the content as well as our classmates. Moreover, and I am speaking subjectivily, I found all topics very simple. To deepen my understand, I would suggest to have compulsory essays to elaborate the aquired knowledge. Thank you for your effort!am speaking subjectivily, I found allTopicvery simple. To deepen my understand,Positive0.60.50.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg Very helpful introductory course for people who are interested in philosophy. Varied topics in each module and rich reference reading materials. The only problem I found is the lectures in some modules are too simple and not as inspiring and thought-provoking as some others.who are interested in philosophy. VariedTopicin each module and rich referencePositive0.70.50.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg Very good course, it perfectly introduces some of the most relevant topics in philosophical discussion, some are new some are very very old but still fascinating. I would strongly recommend this course for anyone interested in learning about philosophy, history and culture in general.introduces some of the most relevantTopicin philosophical discussion, some are newPositive0.71.00.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg I gave this course 5 stars because the content does match the description, a general overview of the topic of Philosophy. It introduces the student to the concepts involved with the study of and the approach to Philosophy from various topics. It does not go into any specific philosophers very deeply, and instead focuses on the general study or overview of what is going on in the "philosophical world" as of 2013. The course has not been updated, from what I can tell from that time. The Forums are "there" and the class is "supposed" to be live, but it did not have that feel to it. It was more of a "study on your own" experience and yes, we have a forum area. i found it not to be very active after the first week, (introductions were encouraged) but perhaps taking this course over the Christmas holiday (that fell in the middle of the course) was not the best time. I am near the end of the course and have put a lot of time effort and extra reading into it, but it does not seem this will be rewarded i.e by a certificate with distinction, at least there does not seem to be active involvement to that extent. 2-3 of the lectures had "extra"videos" of the professors addressing forum questions, but I do think these were outdated or from the first run of the course (?) as they seems to be talking about topics that were not necessarily in the forums at the time. I cannot determine that for certain, but, it was my impression. I would HIGHLY suggest purchase of the book that goes with this course, due to week 6, when clearly the topic is not entirely covered in the notes nor the lecture (my opinion only) and the book was needed to get thru the quiz. The professor that week had an accent and spoke very fast, and even listening in a slower speed did not seem to help much. The book is a worthy purchase, look for it on EBAY, or Amazon or a Used Book website. The book does go deeper on all topics and again, especially for week 6 and it is looking like possibly week 7 as well are best studied with the book as well as notes provided by the course. Again, this is an overview course, and it is interesting. If you are looking to study specific philosophers in depth - this is not the course. It is the course however to take before taking others or to review or learn what is going on in the area this area of study and it did hold my interest. As others have commented the final week touches upon time travel and the professor has introduced interesting aspects that involve the philosophical in this unit. Each week a different instructor presents information so you are switching learning styles weekly which is, I think made a more smooth transition if you actually have the book and the chapter that the instructor wrote. I would recommend it for at least another 6 mo to a year - after that (say 2017 perhaps the lectures should be freshened up, as new information may be out there, or at least they should tape something that says, "yes this was originally taped in 2013, however the info is still on target" or if not then add a lecture that updates the course to the latest in that area of philosophy. Overall, this being my second Coursera class I have found it to be of high quality, and worthy of my investment to obtain the certificate that is offered. And I do thank all of the professors who participated in this collaboration, it is again, a very interesting course that I think is a "must take" course if one is to really understand what is "going on" with Philosophy.description, a general overview of theTopicof Philosophy. It introduces the studentPositive0.71.00.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg I gave this course 5 stars because the content does match the description, a general overview of the topic of Philosophy. It introduces the student to the concepts involved with the study of and the approach to Philosophy from various topics. It does not go into any specific philosophers very deeply, and instead focuses on the general study or overview of what is going on in the "philosophical world" as of 2013. The course has not been updated, from what I can tell from that time. The Forums are "there" and the class is "supposed" to be live, but it did not have that feel to it. It was more of a "study on your own" experience and yes, we have a forum area. i found it not to be very active after the first week, (introductions were encouraged) but perhaps taking this course over the Christmas holiday (that fell in the middle of the course) was not the best time. I am near the end of the course and have put a lot of time effort and extra reading into it, but it does not seem this will be rewarded i.e by a certificate with distinction, at least there does not seem to be active involvement to that extent. 2-3 of the lectures had "extra"videos" of the professors addressing forum questions, but I do think these were outdated or from the first run of the course (?) as they seems to be talking about topics that were not necessarily in the forums at the time. I cannot determine that for certain, but, it was my impression. I would HIGHLY suggest purchase of the book that goes with this course, due to week 6, when clearly the topic is not entirely covered in the notes nor the lecture (my opinion only) and the book was needed to get thru the quiz. The professor that week had an accent and spoke very fast, and even listening in a slower speed did not seem to help much. The book is a worthy purchase, look for it on EBAY, or Amazon or a Used Book website. The book does go deeper on all topics and again, especially for week 6 and it is looking like possibly week 7 as well are best studied with the book as well as notes provided by the course. Again, this is an overview course, and it is interesting. If you are looking to study specific philosophers in depth - this is not the course. It is the course however to take before taking others or to review or learn what is going on in the area this area of study and it did hold my interest. As others have commented the final week touches upon time travel and the professor has introduced interesting aspects that involve the philosophical in this unit. Each week a different instructor presents information so you are switching learning styles weekly which is, I think made a more smooth transition if you actually have the book and the chapter that the instructor wrote. I would recommend it for at least another 6 mo to a year - after that (say 2017 perhaps the lectures should be freshened up, as new information may be out there, or at least they should tape something that says, "yes this was originally taped in 2013, however the info is still on target" or if not then add a lecture that updates the course to the latest in that area of philosophy. Overall, this being my second Coursera class I have found it to be of high quality, and worthy of my investment to obtain the certificate that is offered. And I do thank all of the professors who participated in this collaboration, it is again, a very interesting course that I think is a "must take" course if one is to really understand what is "going on" with Philosophy.the approach to Philosophy from variousTopicIt does not go into anyNegative-0.61.00.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg I gave this course 5 stars because the content does match the description, a general overview of the topic of Philosophy. It introduces the student to the concepts involved with the study of and the approach to Philosophy from various topics. It does not go into any specific philosophers very deeply, and instead focuses on the general study or overview of what is going on in the "philosophical world" as of 2013. The course has not been updated, from what I can tell from that time. The Forums are "there" and the class is "supposed" to be live, but it did not have that feel to it. It was more of a "study on your own" experience and yes, we have a forum area. i found it not to be very active after the first week, (introductions were encouraged) but perhaps taking this course over the Christmas holiday (that fell in the middle of the course) was not the best time. I am near the end of the course and have put a lot of time effort and extra reading into it, but it does not seem this will be rewarded i.e by a certificate with distinction, at least there does not seem to be active involvement to that extent. 2-3 of the lectures had "extra"videos" of the professors addressing forum questions, but I do think these were outdated or from the first run of the course (?) as they seems to be talking about topics that were not necessarily in the forums at the time. I cannot determine that for certain, but, it was my impression. I would HIGHLY suggest purchase of the book that goes with this course, due to week 6, when clearly the topic is not entirely covered in the notes nor the lecture (my opinion only) and the book was needed to get thru the quiz. The professor that week had an accent and spoke very fast, and even listening in a slower speed did not seem to help much. The book is a worthy purchase, look for it on EBAY, or Amazon or a Used Book website. The book does go deeper on all topics and again, especially for week 6 and it is looking like possibly week 7 as well are best studied with the book as well as notes provided by the course. Again, this is an overview course, and it is interesting. If you are looking to study specific philosophers in depth - this is not the course. It is the course however to take before taking others or to review or learn what is going on in the area this area of study and it did hold my interest. As others have commented the final week touches upon time travel and the professor has introduced interesting aspects that involve the philosophical in this unit. Each week a different instructor presents information so you are switching learning styles weekly which is, I think made a more smooth transition if you actually have the book and the chapter that the instructor wrote. I would recommend it for at least another 6 mo to a year - after that (say 2017 perhaps the lectures should be freshened up, as new information may be out there, or at least they should tape something that says, "yes this was originally taped in 2013, however the info is still on target" or if not then add a lecture that updates the course to the latest in that area of philosophy. Overall, this being my second Coursera class I have found it to be of high quality, and worthy of my investment to obtain the certificate that is offered. And I do thank all of the professors who participated in this collaboration, it is again, a very interesting course that I think is a "must take" course if one is to really understand what is "going on" with Philosophy.they seems to be talking aboutTopicthat were not necessarily in theNegative-0.71.00.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg I gave this course 5 stars because the content does match the description, a general overview of the topic of Philosophy. It introduces the student to the concepts involved with the study of and the approach to Philosophy from various topics. It does not go into any specific philosophers very deeply, and instead focuses on the general study or overview of what is going on in the "philosophical world" as of 2013. The course has not been updated, from what I can tell from that time. The Forums are "there" and the class is "supposed" to be live, but it did not have that feel to it. It was more of a "study on your own" experience and yes, we have a forum area. i found it not to be very active after the first week, (introductions were encouraged) but perhaps taking this course over the Christmas holiday (that fell in the middle of the course) was not the best time. I am near the end of the course and have put a lot of time effort and extra reading into it, but it does not seem this will be rewarded i.e by a certificate with distinction, at least there does not seem to be active involvement to that extent. 2-3 of the lectures had "extra"videos" of the professors addressing forum questions, but I do think these were outdated or from the first run of the course (?) as they seems to be talking about topics that were not necessarily in the forums at the time. I cannot determine that for certain, but, it was my impression. I would HIGHLY suggest purchase of the book that goes with this course, due to week 6, when clearly the topic is not entirely covered in the notes nor the lecture (my opinion only) and the book was needed to get thru the quiz. The professor that week had an accent and spoke very fast, and even listening in a slower speed did not seem to help much. The book is a worthy purchase, look for it on EBAY, or Amazon or a Used Book website. The book does go deeper on all topics and again, especially for week 6 and it is looking like possibly week 7 as well are best studied with the book as well as notes provided by the course. Again, this is an overview course, and it is interesting. If you are looking to study specific philosophers in depth - this is not the course. It is the course however to take before taking others or to review or learn what is going on in the area this area of study and it did hold my interest. As others have commented the final week touches upon time travel and the professor has introduced interesting aspects that involve the philosophical in this unit. Each week a different instructor presents information so you are switching learning styles weekly which is, I think made a more smooth transition if you actually have the book and the chapter that the instructor wrote. I would recommend it for at least another 6 mo to a year - after that (say 2017 perhaps the lectures should be freshened up, as new information may be out there, or at least they should tape something that says, "yes this was originally taped in 2013, however the info is still on target" or if not then add a lecture that updates the course to the latest in that area of philosophy. Overall, this being my second Coursera class I have found it to be of high quality, and worthy of my investment to obtain the certificate that is offered. And I do thank all of the professors who participated in this collaboration, it is again, a very interesting course that I think is a "must take" course if one is to really understand what is "going on" with Philosophy.to week 6, when clearly theTopicis not entirely covered in theNegative-0.61.00.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg I gave this course 5 stars because the content does match the description, a general overview of the topic of Philosophy. It introduces the student to the concepts involved with the study of and the approach to Philosophy from various topics. It does not go into any specific philosophers very deeply, and instead focuses on the general study or overview of what is going on in the "philosophical world" as of 2013. The course has not been updated, from what I can tell from that time. The Forums are "there" and the class is "supposed" to be live, but it did not have that feel to it. It was more of a "study on your own" experience and yes, we have a forum area. i found it not to be very active after the first week, (introductions were encouraged) but perhaps taking this course over the Christmas holiday (that fell in the middle of the course) was not the best time. I am near the end of the course and have put a lot of time effort and extra reading into it, but it does not seem this will be rewarded i.e by a certificate with distinction, at least there does not seem to be active involvement to that extent. 2-3 of the lectures had "extra"videos" of the professors addressing forum questions, but I do think these were outdated or from the first run of the course (?) as they seems to be talking about topics that were not necessarily in the forums at the time. I cannot determine that for certain, but, it was my impression. I would HIGHLY suggest purchase of the book that goes with this course, due to week 6, when clearly the topic is not entirely covered in the notes nor the lecture (my opinion only) and the book was needed to get thru the quiz. The professor that week had an accent and spoke very fast, and even listening in a slower speed did not seem to help much. The book is a worthy purchase, look for it on EBAY, or Amazon or a Used Book website. The book does go deeper on all topics and again, especially for week 6 and it is looking like possibly week 7 as well are best studied with the book as well as notes provided by the course. Again, this is an overview course, and it is interesting. If you are looking to study specific philosophers in depth - this is not the course. It is the course however to take before taking others or to review or learn what is going on in the area this area of study and it did hold my interest. As others have commented the final week touches upon time travel and the professor has introduced interesting aspects that involve the philosophical in this unit. Each week a different instructor presents information so you are switching learning styles weekly which is, I think made a more smooth transition if you actually have the book and the chapter that the instructor wrote. I would recommend it for at least another 6 mo to a year - after that (say 2017 perhaps the lectures should be freshened up, as new information may be out there, or at least they should tape something that says, "yes this was originally taped in 2013, however the info is still on target" or if not then add a lecture that updates the course to the latest in that area of philosophy. Overall, this being my second Coursera class I have found it to be of high quality, and worthy of my investment to obtain the certificate that is offered. And I do thank all of the professors who participated in this collaboration, it is again, a very interesting course that I think is a "must take" course if one is to really understand what is "going on" with Philosophy.book does go deeper on allTopicand again, especially for week 6Positive0.61.00.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg Very interesting course with different approaches and topics on philosphy. Nice way to refresh knowledge or to get a new ones. Everything is really understandable with good videos and course materials provided.interesting course with different approaches andTopicon philosphy. Nice way to refreshPositive0.81.00.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg Excellent introduction to some of the topics in philosophy.Excellent introduction to some of theTopicin philosophy. Positive0.81.00.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg Interesting topics and great lecturers. InterestingTopicand great lecturers. Positive0.81.00.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg amazingly concise and well picked topics! amazingly concise and well pickedTopic Positive0.61.00.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg One of the best course i have ever made in this plataform, Greatest professors and really interesting topics. Thank youplataform, Greatest professors and really interestingTopicThank you Positive0.71.00.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg Great course touching on very interesting philosophical topics and arguments around them. Not all classes have the same level of clarity, and some of them brush past certain topics a bit too fast, but overall it's a great experience and totally worth one's time. Recommended to anyone who wants to think more about the way we think, and the world we live in.course touching on very interesting philosophicalTopicand arguments around them. Not allPositive0.70.50.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg Great course touching on very interesting philosophical topics and arguments around them. Not all classes have the same level of clarity, and some of them brush past certain topics a bit too fast, but overall it's a great experience and totally worth one's time. Recommended to anyone who wants to think more about the way we think, and the world we live in.some of them brush past certainTopica bit too fast, but overallNegative-0.60.50.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg An updated perspective of the main topics of Philosophy. Rich enough to understand it.An updated perspective of the mainTopicof Philosophy. Rich enough to understandPositive0.71.00.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg Very good introductory course. Provides an overview of the different philosophical topics ranging from knowledge to time travel.an overview of the different philosophicalTopicranging from knowledge to time travel.Positive0.71.00.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg Two weeks until now and I can wait to see all topics left to discuss and learn.I can wait to see allTopicleft to discuss and learn. Positive0.61.00.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg When I enrolled for this course, I was really just looking for a definition for the word 'philosophy'. Boy did I get more than what I bargained for! Instead of going down the usual historical path and looking at the philosophers in just chronological order, the lecturers at the University of Edinburgh have divided the topic into broad strokes, covering the big ideas (and their related writers) that have driven philosophical debate till today. They made sure every topic linked up, so we could understand materialism as the opposite of dualism, rather than in isolation from other avenues of thought. If I want to, I could definitely take my studies in philosophy much further, knowing now where to look! My only minor gripe would be the strong focus on Western philosophers and little mention of other cultural views, however, it would be unrealistic to ask for short online lectures to cover all of human thought endeavours. Hopefully other courses exist so all students can take a global approach to philosophy!till today. They made sure everyTopiclinked up, so we could understandNegative-0.71.00.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg Clear, well-paced and engaging classes. I appreciated the overview of key debates in each topic, and my experience with this course was made all the more enjoyable through the passion with which the lecturers spoke about their respective areas of interest.overview of key debates in eachTopicand my experience with this coursePositive0.61.00.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg Really enjoyed the methodology and the subjects. For me that didn't know anything about the topic, it opened up a whole new world.that didn't know anything about theTopicit opened up a whole newNegative-0.71.00.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg It was very confusing some of the things for me, but I guess is just some topics are hard to understand thank you for this experience i learned a lot !but I guess is just someTopicare hard to understand thank youNegative-0.61.00.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg Excellent introduction to an incredibly broad field. I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in, or vaguely familiar with philosophy. I would also recommend this course to people wanting to brush up on a few things, as it goes over matters at a reasonable pace and thus allows one to get into the themes. Lastly, I would like to say that it's great to see such a new topic (relative to most of the classical philosophical themes) as Testimony in an introduction course. It arguably belongs in the (somewhat) new sub field of Social Epistemology and new research in this area allows philosophers to see original contributions from Reid, Hume and others in a new and modern light.great to see such a newTopic(relative to most of the classicalPositive0.61.00.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg Amazing introduction to the basics of philosophy - I wish I had such in university or at some other early point. It shows you breadth, scope and problems philosophy deals with. Course tries to maintain simplicity and clarity of explanations even for very complex things and this is exactly what you need for a subject which is normally deemed too complex for beginners or gives an explanations which for uninitiated do not add clarity and rather raise even more questions. Loads of fun and topics which may make you think more and induce your curiosity.more questions. Loads of fun andTopicwhich may make you think morePositive0.91.00.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg Very thought-provoking. Every teacher gives a comprehensible and approachable lecture about the given topics. The complementary material also helps. Be very contented with all of them. Thank you for all the contribution for making this course possible!and approachable lecture about the givenTopicThe complementary material also helps. BePositive0.61.00.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg Very interesting view to basics of Philosophy. Philosophy topics has in my opinion very modern concept. I like the attitude and enthusiasm of lecturers.view to basics of Philosophy. PhilosophyTopichas in my opinion very modernPositive0.61.00.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg Excellent course, interesting topics, the instructors all teach in a clear but professional way. Thank you Professor Richmond for spending so much time helping us on the discussion boards! In the future, I would love it if there was more recommended reading, and not just strictly related to the topics in the lectures. Thank you very much! Excellent course, interestingTopicthe instructors all teach in aPositive0.71.00.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg Excellent course, interesting topics, the instructors all teach in a clear but professional way. Thank you Professor Richmond for spending so much time helping us on the discussion boards! In the future, I would love it if there was more recommended reading, and not just strictly related to the topics in the lectures. Thank you very much!not just strictly related to theTopicin the lectures. Thank you veryPositive0.61.00.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg The way of presenting topics of philosophy is refreshing and inviting for further reflection. The tests however are focusing on nitty gritty differences or features in the presented videos. Less motivating to submit the tests and invites me to focus only on the preseed video and excellent links to other extra sources. The way of presentingTopicof philosophy is refreshing and invitingPositive0.80.00.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg Great course to introduce non-professionals/beginners into major fields or topics of philosophy. Excellent quality of lessons: teachers were always good to understand, even for non-native speakers, and eager to get across main themes to disciples inexperienced in philosophical studies. Only critique: difficulty levels of exams could have been more evenly balanced. I can only recommend this course to anyone interested in the study of philosophy; great job by the University of Edinburgh and its staff for organizing this on Coursera.introduce non-professionals/beginners into major fields orTopicof philosophy. Excellent quality of lessons:Positive0.81.00.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg I think the selected topic were really interesting ones but since i´m not a scientifical backgrpund it was kind of difficult to follow some of the discussed concepts and ideas. And that was because not always these were explained from the very beginning and a lot of them were only mentioned, as it was supposed that we had to know them previously. Maybe with a little more time for the videos this would have been solved. In any case I really enjoyed it and I think it is important to have the opportunity to watch these courses and come to learn where are the stages of these matter. Thank you for the effort! I think the selectedTopicwere really interesting ones but sinceNegative-0.70.50.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg It is a very entertaining broad introduction to the topic of philosophy in general. The lecturers are very knowledgeable and are very good teachers. However, I wish there would be a more detailed treatment of the topics in question. I look forward to their future course on Philosophy of Science, as I believe that by focusing on a more narrow topic, they will be able to go a bit more in depth.very entertaining broad introduction to theTopicof philosophy in general. The lecturersPositive0.70.00.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg It is a very entertaining broad introduction to the topic of philosophy in general. The lecturers are very knowledgeable and are very good teachers. However, I wish there would be a more detailed treatment of the topics in question. I look forward to their future course on Philosophy of Science, as I believe that by focusing on a more narrow topic, they will be able to go a bit more in depth.a more detailed treatment of theTopicin question. I look forward toPositive0.80.00.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg It is a very entertaining broad introduction to the topic of philosophy in general. The lecturers are very knowledgeable and are very good teachers. However, I wish there would be a more detailed treatment of the topics in question. I look forward to their future course on Philosophy of Science, as I believe that by focusing on a more narrow topic, they will be able to go a bit more in depth.by focusing on a more narrowTopicthey will be able to goPositive0.60.00.591.1
Auue1KA-EeS9VCIACyUcdg very interesting view of conteporany philosophy, specially the topics about philosophy of mindview of conteporany philosophy, specially theTopicabout philosophy of mind Positive0.71.00.591.1
aZysaaT7EeWiJhIfkgG__w I found this course very effective, i liked it very much. it provides an overview of all the major topics of Software Security and more important, gives the knowledge and tools to dive deeply into it by yourself using several grate things this course provides: Reading recommendations before each lesson, VM projects and interesting interviews with experts on each field. The homework were challenging enough and covered pretty much all the topics, and the videos were in high quality and well organized. I strongly recommend this course to any Software developeran overview of all the majorTopicof Software Security and more important,Positive0.71.00.661.0
aZysaaT7EeWiJhIfkgG__w I found this course very effective, i liked it very much. it provides an overview of all the major topics of Software Security and more important, gives the knowledge and tools to dive deeply into it by yourself using several grate things this course provides: Reading recommendations before each lesson, VM projects and interesting interviews with experts on each field. The homework were challenging enough and covered pretty much all the topics, and the videos were in high quality and well organized. I strongly recommend this course to any Software developerand covered pretty much all theTopicand the videos were in highNegative-0.61.00.661.0
aZysaaT7EeWiJhIfkgG__w A good introduction .course to security covering a lot of topicsto security covering a lot ofTopic Negative-0.61.00.661.0
aZysaaT7EeWiJhIfkgG__w Could have gone more deeper in some of the topics which were covered at very high level. Overall a good introduction to the subject matter. more deeper in some of theTopicwhich were covered at very highPositive0.60.50.661.0
a_xPWXNVEeWxvQr3acyajw Excellent overview of a very broad and complex topic with plenty of useful applications within R. The course project does an outstanding job at teaching the pitfalls of omitted variable bias.of a very broad and complexTopicwith plenty of useful applications withinPositive0.81.00.870.91
a_xPWXNVEeWxvQr3acyajw I liked the topics and syllabus. But I can not say that, I liked the lectures 100%. I was looking for more clear and easy to understand lectures. Besides, I was hoping to have more exercises in order to know the subjects in depth. Is it possible to add more homework for the students? I liked theTopicand syllabus. But I can notNegative-0.60.00.870.91
a_xPWXNVEeWxvQr3acyajw With all respect, Professor, if you are reading all our comments, I think you are a really smart person and you should take all the negative feedback from your students here, positively and constructively. As having good knowledge will never be equals to able to produce good students. Personally, I feel that you should lower down yourself and speak to the level of your students/audience. Use more simple examples, draw a big picture in our minds on what is this course all about, what are we going to achieve, in each of the topics, what are we going to look at and what methods available. For foundation class like this, I think few simple examples and introducing one or two useful methods in each topic would be more than sufficient to us. The objective should be providing us with the basic knowledge, get us interested in this subject, and able to apply those well taught basic knowledge. As when we are interested, for sure we will go and do more research, and some might even would like to move on to intermediate or advance levels. The key point here is "speak to the level of your audience". Even if you are able to talk everything above the sky and up to the moon. If no one able to understand you, it is useless.to achieve, in each of theTopicwhat are we going to lookPositive0.7-0.50.870.91
a_xPWXNVEeWxvQr3acyajw Advance topic in regression model. AdvanceTopicin regression model. Negative-0.70.50.870.91
a_xPWXNVEeWxvQr3acyajw Some topics that are important, are obviated SomeTopicthat are important, are obviated Positive0.7-0.50.870.91
a_xPWXNVEeWxvQr3acyajw The course content was very brief and well structured, Regression being a rather vast topic demands a lot more time. 4 weeks seemed a bit less! Overall satisfied by what the course offered.structured, Regression being a rather vastTopicdemands a lot more time. 4Negative-0.61.00.870.91
a_xPWXNVEeWxvQr3acyajw First 3 weeks give very reasonable overview of the subject - topics of linear / polynomial / multivariate regression are covered quite well. Week 4 is a bit sloppy and ad-hoc, comparing to first 3 weeks - GLMs are given poorly.reasonable overview of the subject -Topicof linear / polynomial / multivariatePositive0.60.50.870.91
BkWivH6zEeSXPiIACxeBkA Fantastic course with a great professor. I loved the way Prof Rolf weaved the different practical perspectives into the story line while relating to the relevant aspects of management theory. The choice of topics, the different stories used to illustrate the concepts and the story line all make a fascinating course well worth my time. If you want to experience a different perspective of some of the traditional management theories, have a go at this and you really won't be dissapointed.of management theory. The choice ofTopicthe different stories used to illustratePositive0.71.00.561.08
BkWivH6zEeSXPiIACxeBkA Interesting course - good topics and novel angles used in approaching the topics. Plus intellectually engaging way of discussing over management issues. However - really annoying quiz questions. And good portion of the right and wrong answers were highly debatable - you had to know exactly what was the angle during this specific course. I still graded with 5 stars, hoping they will make some changes in grading. Interesting course - goodTopicand novel angles used in approachingPositive0.61.00.561.08
BkWivH6zEeSXPiIACxeBkA This course will really make you think on the "hows and whys" of management decisions, and how they can destroy a business if not thought out carefully. The instructor's use of humor in a traditional classroom setting was also quite refreshing, as the interaction with the students is something that isn't present in most of the MOOCs that I've taken. I would like to see a second course offered on this topic by the same professor.a second course offered on thisTopicby the same professor. Negative-0.61.00.561.08
BPkiQyWcEeWxbhIkPfddLQ I learned so much from this course. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to get a quick introduction to typography. The instructor does an excellent job in both explaining and illustrating topics.job in both explaining and illustratingTopic Positive0.71.00.581.11
BPkiQyWcEeWxbhIkPfddLQ Anther Kiley is an amazing person. He explained each and every aspect of Typography. Course is pretty easy to understand the details about Typography subject. It would be great if he can create another session on "How to design a Typeface and become Type Designer" topic. Many graphic designers are not aware of how to create a typeface on their own. Though it is a bit bigger subject it would be great if he creates a course out of it. Thank you so much Anther Kiley. a Typeface and become Type Designer"TopicMany graphic designers are not awarePositive0.71.00.581.11
BPkiQyWcEeWxbhIkPfddLQ This course was incredibly interesting and informative, even for an introduction class. The layout made a lot of sense even for someone with only a little bit of experience in typography. Definitely do all of the assignments because they have been planned out with a lot of care and thought to further your understanding in the topic.to further your understanding in theTopic Negative-0.61.00.581.11
bRPXgjY9EeW6RApRXdjJPw Tremendous course. Explanations can be terse at times, especially after going over quizzes (where you may only follow what is going along if you successfully solved the quiz, otherwise you may miss important insight), but on the whole, lectures are very strong and help you gain a working understanding of functional programming. The assignments are carefully crafted and really give you an opportunity to try the stuff from the lecture. Definitely felt like I learned a lot during the assignments. I found that the last two assignments took more than the recommended 3 hours (closer to 5-6 for me), so plan accordingly. Personally, I found that this course is even better if you read through the first 4 chapters of Functional Programming in Scala (https://www.manning.com/books/functional-programming-in-scala) before doing this course. By getting two separate, excellent explanations for the same topics, I was able to understand the material much better than just from one.separate, excellent explanations for the sameTopicI was able to understand thePositive0.71.00.391.11
bRPXgjY9EeW6RApRXdjJPw This is one of the best, terse, no fluff, and amazing courses that I have encountered on Coursera, with a few mind-bending exercises to test the student. (Although I have some experience with mid-level Haskell so I am sure that helped a bit with the exercises) Scala is a big language and Prof. Odersky showcases his intuition of connecting the topics which work, and gives a gentle introduction without overwhelming the student. I have only good things to say about this course. 5 stars. showcases his intuition of connecting theTopicwhich work, and gives a gentlePositive0.71.00.391.11
bRPXgjY9EeW6RApRXdjJPw The material was fantastic, but the lectures seemed to be a bit basic in comparison to the actual coding assignments. Even after understanding the martial covered in the lectures it felt at times as if the coding assignments were drafted against an entirely unrelated topic (or at least by someone with a completely different approach).were drafted against an entirely unrelatedTopic(or at least by someone withNegative-0.70.50.391.11
bRPXgjY9EeW6RApRXdjJPw A thorough introduction to the functional programming parts of Scala, with new topics introduced in a sensible order, justifications and explanations provided where expected, and assignments at an appropriate challenge level.programming parts of Scala, with newTopicintroduced in a sensible order, justificationsPositive0.61.00.391.11
bRPXgjY9EeW6RApRXdjJPw Lectures were very clear and the topics were explained very well. The assignments were quite challenging and did take some time but, on completion, they were extremely rewarding and worth all of the effort.Lectures were very clear and theTopicwere explained very well. The assignmentsPositive0.61.00.391.11
bRPXgjY9EeW6RApRXdjJPw A very profound introduction to Scala and Functional Programming. This is not just another explanation of syntax and language features. It touches many topics of computer science.and language features. It touches manyTopicof computer science. Positive0.61.00.391.11
bV6GUWEbEeSceSIACy-PDA Very complex topic and also the one of most curious one too. A very good amount of knowledge one can gain about the big bang and our universe. Straight forward lectures through images and animations. but I feel that some of the explanations were very twisted in the 3rd week although I understand that the subject itself is one of the most complex topic of the research and these are scientists and not teacher but there is this room for the improvement. Also the quizzes were too easy and very straight forward and don't test the understanding of the topic very much. I am a very big supporter of the Coursera, I have stared many courses but due to some reasons couldn't complete any, this is the 1st course that I followed till the end. Thank you Coursera for this wonderful opportunity. Very complexTopicand also the one of mostPositive0.71.00.361.11
bV6GUWEbEeSceSIACy-PDA Very complex topic and also the one of most curious one too. A very good amount of knowledge one can gain about the big bang and our universe. Straight forward lectures through images and animations. but I feel that some of the explanations were very twisted in the 3rd week although I understand that the subject itself is one of the most complex topic of the research and these are scientists and not teacher but there is this room for the improvement. Also the quizzes were too easy and very straight forward and don't test the understanding of the topic very much. I am a very big supporter of the Coursera, I have stared many courses but due to some reasons couldn't complete any, this is the 1st course that I followed till the end. Thank you Coursera for this wonderful opportunity.is one of the most complexTopicof the research and these arePositive0.71.00.361.11
bV6GUWEbEeSceSIACy-PDA Very complex topic and also the one of most curious one too. A very good amount of knowledge one can gain about the big bang and our universe. Straight forward lectures through images and animations. but I feel that some of the explanations were very twisted in the 3rd week although I understand that the subject itself is one of the most complex topic of the research and these are scientists and not teacher but there is this room for the improvement. Also the quizzes were too easy and very straight forward and don't test the understanding of the topic very much. I am a very big supporter of the Coursera, I have stared many courses but due to some reasons couldn't complete any, this is the 1st course that I followed till the end. Thank you Coursera for this wonderful opportunity.don't test the understanding of theTopicvery much. I am a veryPositive0.61.00.361.11
bV6GUWEbEeSceSIACy-PDA Prof. Hitoshi Murayama gives a clear presentation on the most important topics in modern physics. As I am a physics student, I really appreciate Prof. Hitoshi Murayama's class.clear presentation on the most importantTopicin modern physics. As I amPositive0.81.00.361.11
bV6GUWEbEeSceSIACy-PDA It was amazing to understand the topic in such a simple manner from a scholar. Hitoshi Murayama Sir, you are a genius at explaining complicated things in such a simple way.It was amazing to understand theTopicin such a simple manner fromPositive0.71.00.361.11
bV6GUWEbEeSceSIACy-PDA Introduces many interesting topics. Introduces many interestingTopic Positive0.70.50.361.11
bV6GUWEbEeSceSIACy-PDA Very interesting topics, nice pictures and animation in the videos, the lecturer with deep insight into the problems. Very interestingTopicnice pictures and animation in thePositive0.70.50.361.11
bV6GUWEbEeSceSIACy-PDA Very impressive approach to make such a complex topic accessible to everyone. Physics often requires being able to simplify concepts at first so they can then be pushed to larger horizons later, and Pr Murayama does it brilliantly. approach to make such a complexTopicaccessible to everyone. Physics often requiresPositive0.61.00.361.11
bV6GUWEbEeSceSIACy-PDA simple clear and nicely explained topics. you are a great exponent. simple clear and nicely explainedTopicyou are a great exponent. Positive0.81.00.361.11
bV6GUWEbEeSceSIACy-PDA Nice course. It has touched week every topic, but the quizzes are badly done.course. It has touched week everyTopicbut the quizzes are badly done.Negative-0.70.50.361.11
c9w_wD0cEeS9XCIAC0GF3g This course tackles two difficult topics- sequences and series. The instructor does well to build insight and conceptual understanding instead of just teaching how to solve problems using the formulas just as in his previous course. However, I believe that this course is more difficult than the previous one and learners may be stuck at some points in the course if not armed with the right tools and techniques. Also it takes some amount of rereviewing before you can understand some of the concepts. This course tackles two difficultTopicsequences and series. The instructor doesNegative-0.61.00.51.16
c9w_wD0cEeS9XCIAC0GF3g I've completed numerous MOOCs but this teacher is simply the best. Very passionate and explains things extremely well. All the lectures look extremely thought out, topics are presented in somewhat funny, but really professional way, quizes are sometimes challenging, but that's great!. If you struggle with Calculus, you should definitely take this course. But it's also great for people that like Math in general - I've passed my Calculus stuff long ago, but wanted to recover that knowledge to enter different programming areas and that was one of the best thing I did last year. Jim, please add more courses!!the lectures look extremely thought out,Topicare presented in somewhat funny, butPositive0.61.00.51.16
c9w_wD0cEeS9XCIAC0GF3g The course is very helpful in understanding the idea of sequences and series. Starting from zero, you will get a really good understanding of the topic and will see applications of it. I have to admit it. I like the way the prof explains things. He tries to deliver a message that math is not just about numbers and calculations, but insight and understanding. Very helpful and highly recommended if you are interested in math. a really good understanding of theTopicand will see applications of it.Positive0.81.00.51.16
c9w_wD0cEeS9XCIAC0GF3g Truly excellent and interesting presentation of the topic by a professor who loves the subject matter. Wonderful.excellent and interesting presentation of theTopicby a professor who loves thePositive0.81.00.51.16
CEwR00UZEeWb8RJf7Z1H0w I really enjoyed this course! Prof. Harris is excellent and the topics are carefully selected to provide all the details remaining at the introductory level.Prof. Harris is excellent and theTopicare carefully selected to provide allPositive0.81.00.51.01
CEwR00UZEeWb8RJf7Z1H0w Very detailed and well covered topics. A very good course to introduce a budding IOT enthusiast. Very detailed and well coveredTopicA very good course to introducePositive0.91.00.51.01
CEwR00UZEeWb8RJf7Z1H0w I've been learning so much this topic. The instructor has a lot of knowledge and explains very well.I've been learning so much thisTopicThe instructor has a lot ofNegative-0.71.00.51.01
CEwR00UZEeWb8RJf7Z1H0w This course provides a very good introduction to Internet of Things for beginners. However, the topics are not covered in much depth and feel a bit superficial.of Things for beginners. However, theTopicare not covered in much depthNegative-0.60.50.51.01
CEwR00UZEeWb8RJf7Z1H0w Excellent overview of the topic and explanation of important aspects. Excellent overview of theTopicand explanation of important aspects. Positive0.81.00.51.01
CEwR00UZEeWb8RJf7Z1H0w Great intro course to IoT and embedded system. Prof Harris covers at a high level the several moving parts of this topic. His style makes this course very engaging and dynamic. Recommended to those that want to get into this field, and need a general overview.the several moving parts of thisTopicHis style makes this course veryPositive0.61.00.51.01
CEwR00UZEeWb8RJf7Z1H0w Excellent Content and excellent domain of the topic by the Professor. Content and excellent domain of theTopicby the Professor. Positive0.80.50.51.01
CEwR00UZEeWb8RJf7Z1H0w Appreciate the simplified presentation of each topic.Appreciate the simplified presentation of eachTopic Positive0.60.50.51.01
CEwR00UZEeWb8RJf7Z1H0w I think this is easy introduction to the topic and assignments put you to think. If you're more seasoned with the topic or you have background in e.g. embedded systems this course does not bring much to you but can be used as easy refresher.this is easy introduction to theTopicand assignments put you to think.Positive0.70.50.51.01
CEwR00UZEeWb8RJf7Z1H0w I think this is easy introduction to the topic and assignments put you to think. If you're more seasoned with the topic or you have background in e.g. embedded systems this course does not bring much to you but can be used as easy refresher.If you're more seasoned with theTopicor you have background in e.Positive0.60.50.51.01
CEwR00UZEeWb8RJf7Z1H0w Solid Introduction into the topic of IoT. Solid Introduction into theTopicof IoT. Positive0.60.50.51.01
CJs0DTk_EeWYbg7p2_3OHQ Good course. 1st week is a little fast. The other weeks are much better. It needs to be a longer course though covering many additional topics. Or offer it as additional courses for more JavaScript.longer course though covering many additionalTopicOr offer it as additional coursesPositive0.60.50.60.73
CJs0DTk_EeWYbg7p2_3OHQ Very well explained, but it should have been called "Basic Javascript" because I'm sure many topics are missing. Moreover, the lecturer kept on saying "Now stop and write some code" but it's pretty hard to imagine a code from scratch, so I would suggest having (many) more exercises. (The existing ones were also very simple)Basic Javascript" because I'm sure manyTopicare missing. Moreover, the lecturer keptNegative-0.60.50.60.73
CQk7JA46EeWuEBJhzy2uFw The course is well explained and covers the topic nicely, however, a prior knowledge of grammar and punctuation is required. The instructor has clear pronunciation and a smile on her face that makes learning enjoyable.is well explained and covers theTopicnicely, however, a prior knowledge ofPositive0.60.50.770.94
CQk7JA46EeWuEBJhzy2uFw I love this course. The instructor explains the topics very well and it's well organized! this course. The instructor explains theTopicvery well and it's well organized!Positive0.71.00.770.94
CQk7JA46EeWuEBJhzy2uFw Excellent sequence and relevant topics Excellent sequence and relevantTopic Positive0.81.00.770.94
CQk7JA46EeWuEBJhzy2uFw Very helpful, but really basic. Even though, there were topics I didn't know.really basic. Even though, there wereTopicI didn't know. Negative-0.71.00.770.94
CQk7JA46EeWuEBJhzy2uFw This helped me remember and understand many grammar topics. It had a lot of very good information.me remember and understand many grammarTopicIt had a lot of veryNegative-0.61.00.770.94
CQk7JA46EeWuEBJhzy2uFw Even though the course was pretty basic, there were many new things I learned, especially certain tips and tricks. The lessons are simple; the examples were good for understanding and to the point. The course-content, video and audio qualities are good. Links to extra materials are also provided towards the end of each week. I felt the assignments were too simple. They were reviewed by other students and not by the course organisers. Though peer-review is a good practice, comments from the teachers would be much appreciated. I would prefer more options for discussion on a topic, other than through the assignments alone.more options for discussion on aTopicother than through the assignments alone.Negative-0.60.50.770.94
CQk7JA46EeWuEBJhzy2uFw Good Course for examining some English Grammar closely The course breaks down some aspects of English grammar and punctuation very nicely and has relevant practice exercises. I wish the course covered a slightly wider variety of topics or went into slightly more depth of explanation. The title "grammar and punctuation" is misleading in that only a few topics are covered. However, I believe someone learning English or reviewing academic writing would definitely benefit from going through this course. I am a native speaker, and I certainly learned a few things. :) Thank you Professor, TA's and Coursera!misleading in that only a fewTopicare covered. However, I believe someoneNegative-0.70.00.770.94
CQk7JA46EeWuEBJhzy2uFw Contents are interesting and useful, even if the course deals with few topics. I think it is too expensive! A good grammar book is cheaper and more complete. I would not enroll this course anymore.if the course deals with fewTopicI think it is too expensive!Negative-0.7-0.50.770.94
CQk7JA46EeWuEBJhzy2uFw I loved the way the exercises work, especially the interaction with other students. And also, the topics they manage are really helpful, and the way they explain them, with keywords, are really useful in practice. Love it, will make the next specialization course =Dwith other students. And also, theTopicthey manage are really helpful, andPositive0.61.00.770.94
CQk7JA46EeWuEBJhzy2uFw A very good review on punctuation and tense. However, I think the course is a little too simple. I hope that the class could cover more grammar topics in depth.the class could cover more grammarTopicin depth. Positive0.60.50.770.94
CQk7JA46EeWuEBJhzy2uFw I think Punctuacion is the main topic I think Punctuacion is the mainTopic Negative-0.60.00.770.94
CQk7JA46EeWuEBJhzy2uFw Awesome course! I need practice all the topics viewed here. Really really nice! Good job Coursera and California University.course! I need practice all theTopicviewed here. Really really nice! GoodPositive0.61.00.770.94
CQk7JA46EeWuEBJhzy2uFw The course focuses on some of the most important aspects of English grammar which are used frequently. Also, these are the topics where students tend to make mistakes. However, few additional topics could have been added to the courseused frequently. Also, these are theTopicwhere students tend to make mistakes.Negative-0.60.50.770.94
CQk7JA46EeWuEBJhzy2uFw The course focuses on some of the most important aspects of English grammar which are used frequently. Also, these are the topics where students tend to make mistakes. However, few additional topics could have been added to the courseto make mistakes. However, few additionalTopiccould have been added to theNegative-0.70.50.770.94
c_rkuRoBEeWDtQoum3sFeQ interesting programming topics selected. Modifying image is something that everyone could relate to as everyone must have encountered with digital image before. The use of pencode which is WYSIWYG editor makes it more interactive and current. A huge improvement from the plain, boring Python platform and text editor. Most of the instructors facial expression are so dead, and flat-voice delivery makes it a chore to watch. Think how youtube tutorials engage their audience and makes it entertaining to watch. But maybe that's too much to ask for a traditional institutional lecture. Overall, this is one of the best intro to programming video I have watched. The lessons choice are relevant and could be followed with ease. interesting programmingTopicselected. Modifying image is something thatPositive0.70.50.680.96
c_rkuRoBEeWDtQoum3sFeQ Overall the course was great, with a nice variety of topics and plenty of time to complete it. Difficulty wise, the course was not difficult, however, some sections were a little bit confusing. Specifically regarding the JavaScript portion, some of the instructor videos that I viewed didn't really help and instead caused extensive use of outside for help. Sometimes the instructors would seem a little bit unprepared for the presentation as well, resulting in videos a little bit less polished than it could've been.great, with a nice variety ofTopicand plenty of time to completePositive0.80.50.680.96
c_rkuRoBEeWDtQoum3sFeQ As the title of this course states, it is about web and programming for beginners. While myself I wasn't absolute beginner in Web and HTML, only Javascript was a new topic for me, I used this course to check my knowledge and experience and "brush up" my skills. Teachers are friendly , videos are good, questionnaires check your understanding. Tasks are interesting enoug for people "to get a taste of things" and do some funny stuff. Thanks to Duke University team!HTML, only Javascript was a newTopicfor me, I used this courseNegative-0.71.00.680.96
d086Bc9YEeSS_CIACzcAUg Covered a broad range of religious beliefs about the afterlife. Solid overview of Darwin and evolution as well as good videos e.g. Dawkins, Hitchens, Harris. The videos of actual classroom delivery with students provided a realism to the online experience. Both profs. were excellent teachers with the necessary skills to handle sensitive topics. The course could be improved by more clearly written assignments. The content of these assignments was appropriate but the word structure was too vague and in some cases disjointed. Excellent course. Well done Rutgers.the necessary skills to handle sensitiveTopicThe course could be improved byNegative-0.70.50.81.05
d086Bc9YEeSS_CIACzcAUg This course is the most interesting course I've done. It has so many facets and different topics, yet a clear line of thought. The lectures are interesting and the assignments helpful. I would recommend this to everyone... who is ready for his/her ideas and beliefs to be shaken up !has so many facets and differentTopicyet a clear line of thought.Positive0.61.00.81.05
d086Bc9YEeSS_CIACzcAUg My first choice and completed course here, two additional courses on soul beliefs follow and I will certainly be doing those as well. I found the material (both lectures and reading references) very interesting and it connected to daily life and many conversations I find myself referencing things that are discussed here. Retired professor, Daniel Ogilvie, is the primary lecturer and he's very easy to listen to. He has a good personality and gets you thinking. Because of the nature of soul and afterlife beliefs is a personal topic (controversial as well) he and the other lecturers I found to be very passionate and thoughtful in their presentations. I especially enjoyed the writing assignments and learned not only from writing my own submissions but also doing peer reviews. This is truly a one of a kind course in that you would be hard pressed to find one book or class that is inclusive of many different sources of soul and afterlife beliefs covered collectively. His own writing is one of the reading references (as an overview) specifically because you won't find it all under one roof elsewhere. The course discusses mythology, philosophy, many religions as well as atheism, psychology and neuroscience... some might consider the religious segments taboo or unsettling. Hopefully if you are considering this course you are an open-minded individual. I chose this course to work on for the purpose of personal enrichment and it has sparked motivation for me to continue auditing courses after not having formally studied in over 20 years. It was a challenge but well worth it! and afterlife beliefs is a personalTopic(controversial as well) he and thePositive0.71.00.81.05
d086Bc9YEeSS_CIACzcAUg Summary: Unit 1 is comprehensive in covering historical foundations of after-life beliefs, from pre-history to modern times. This is a necessary grounding to understand the evolution of religion. It provides different religious perspectives on the issue, and Prof Hamilton brings about an objective view in exploring the topic. Perhaps the important thing for students to better appreciate the course is that it is titled Soul "Beliefs". These are beliefs from different religions, not facts. It is necessary to keep that in mind. Understanding that will lead to a more unbiased and scientific approach towards the topic. Context: I came across this course after recently losing my fiancée. Am going through Unit 2 at the moment. I grew up in a Buddhist environment for over 20 years before distancing myself over the last several years. I appreciate the philosophies of Buddhism and that of other religions, but I would describe myself to be agnostic. My recent experiences and subsequent studies of history, philosophy, neuroscience and psychiatry and various interactions with different religious leaders have only reinforced this perspective. This course has been very helpful in providing unbiased information on the topic of after-life beliefs.an objective view in exploring theTopicPerhaps the important thing for studentsPositive0.71.00.81.05
d086Bc9YEeSS_CIACzcAUg Summary: Unit 1 is comprehensive in covering historical foundations of after-life beliefs, from pre-history to modern times. This is a necessary grounding to understand the evolution of religion. It provides different religious perspectives on the issue, and Prof Hamilton brings about an objective view in exploring the topic. Perhaps the important thing for students to better appreciate the course is that it is titled Soul "Beliefs". These are beliefs from different religions, not facts. It is necessary to keep that in mind. Understanding that will lead to a more unbiased and scientific approach towards the topic. Context: I came across this course after recently losing my fiancée. Am going through Unit 2 at the moment. I grew up in a Buddhist environment for over 20 years before distancing myself over the last several years. I appreciate the philosophies of Buddhism and that of other religions, but I would describe myself to be agnostic. My recent experiences and subsequent studies of history, philosophy, neuroscience and psychiatry and various interactions with different religious leaders have only reinforced this perspective. This course has been very helpful in providing unbiased information on the topic of after-life beliefs.unbiased and scientific approach towards theTopicContext: I came across this courseNegative-0.61.00.81.05
d086Bc9YEeSS_CIACzcAUg Summary: Unit 1 is comprehensive in covering historical foundations of after-life beliefs, from pre-history to modern times. This is a necessary grounding to understand the evolution of religion. It provides different religious perspectives on the issue, and Prof Hamilton brings about an objective view in exploring the topic. Perhaps the important thing for students to better appreciate the course is that it is titled Soul "Beliefs". These are beliefs from different religions, not facts. It is necessary to keep that in mind. Understanding that will lead to a more unbiased and scientific approach towards the topic. Context: I came across this course after recently losing my fiancée. Am going through Unit 2 at the moment. I grew up in a Buddhist environment for over 20 years before distancing myself over the last several years. I appreciate the philosophies of Buddhism and that of other religions, but I would describe myself to be agnostic. My recent experiences and subsequent studies of history, philosophy, neuroscience and psychiatry and various interactions with different religious leaders have only reinforced this perspective. This course has been very helpful in providing unbiased information on the topic of after-life beliefs.in providing unbiased information on theTopicof after-life beliefs. Negative-0.61.00.81.05
d086Bc9YEeSS_CIACzcAUg I enrolled in this course hoping to find a balanced perspective about historical foundations for religions and other philosophies. It did include a good amount of interesting material around different systems, but there were a couple of key things that made me lose interest in the course at around week 6 out of 11. First, I felt that the instructor talks about how he wants people to learn to think for themselves, yet I also felt that he himself preaches. Much of the evidence in his lectures is delivered as an anecdote, which might appeal to some (e.g. I could see that happening to me) and probably made the course more entertaining, but didn't do it for me. I felt that the Wade reading, in contrast, was balanced, cited other sources, and pulled in a variety of perspectives, but when I listened to the lectures, I felt that Professor Ogilvie had a tendency to state points and expect people to believe them. Second, on a related note -- this course was not shaped for the online medium. I understand that it's cheaper and easier for universities to just use recordings of live lectures, but that meant that the lectures contained quite a bit of anecdotal rambling (e.g. going off on a tangent on how you should never take charge of somebody else's soul). Another, smaller beef I have with the presentation of the course is that when he had students who were raised under different religions come up and speak their beliefs, it took a long time to demonstrate a fairly simple idea -- despite people ascribing to the same "label," the same religion, they can have in fact been taught very different things. In a live university class, having students speak can work because the evidence is being presented by "one of you" ("you" being the students), and has the added benefit of building community in the class. But in an online class, I didn't feel that kinship at all. I'll make a disclaimer that much of this review is about how I personally felt about the course, and about how it wasn't right for me. Some of what I didn't like, others may like. But overall, despite being initially interested in the topic and why people believe what they do, I didn't feel that the material was delivered in a way that captured my continued interest.despite being initially interested in theTopicand why people believe what theyNegative-0.6-0.50.81.05
d0bq5PkAEeSBSSIAC7JSBQ A good course, with a tremendous amount of information. I would suggest to split it up to (at least) two courses. Prof. Katsaggelos is very enthusiastic, the summaries in the beginning and in the end are useful. Maybe, it would be helpful for the students to summarize the necessary mathematical knowledge for this course, because this topic is really colorful in mathematical point of view. As a mathematician, I really enjoyed that, but an outsider may not feel the same. All in all, if somebody learns all of the topics, he/she will have a very strong basis in this topic.if somebody learns all of theTopiche/she will have a very strongPositive0.71.00.671.15
d0bq5PkAEeSBSSIAC7JSBQ A good course, with a tremendous amount of information. I would suggest to split it up to (at least) two courses. Prof. Katsaggelos is very enthusiastic, the summaries in the beginning and in the end are useful. Maybe, it would be helpful for the students to summarize the necessary mathematical knowledge for this course, because this topic is really colorful in mathematical point of view. As a mathematician, I really enjoyed that, but an outsider may not feel the same. All in all, if somebody learns all of the topics, he/she will have a very strong basis in this topic.a very strong basis in thisTopic Positive0.71.00.671.15
d0bq5PkAEeSBSSIAC7JSBQ This is one of the best introductory courses on image processing. The lectures are very good and cover a large variety of topics. The only thing that I didn't like about this course is that the homework problems do not cover all the content. The programming problems should be designed to be more challenging.and cover a large variety ofTopicThe only thing that I didn'tNegative-0.81.00.671.15
D5GKj_UHEeSBSSIAC7JSBQ Interesting topics, and some good information presented on a variety of issues for many animals and situations. However, presented info is often vague and generalized, some sections discuss very little scientific data to back up claims made, and course is generally not very rigorous or challenging. InterestingTopicand some good information presented onPositive0.7-0.50.730.98
D5GKj_UHEeSBSSIAC7JSBQ Very helpful and covered a wide range of topics, this course has definitely helped me widen my knowledge on animal behaviour and welfare and will assist me with my future career.and covered a wide range ofTopicthis course has definitely helped mePositive0.61.00.730.98
D5GKj_UHEeSBSSIAC7JSBQ This was a really cool, fun course, and I learned a LOT, but I was hoping that they would talk more about the animals in captivity, and major issues relating to them. Other than that, it was an interesting topic to learn about!than that, it was an interestingTopicto learn about! Positive0.60.50.730.98
D5GKj_UHEeSBSSIAC7JSBQ very well taught and covered so many topics. thank you for teaching this course. I look forward to its next session.well taught and covered so manyTopicthank you for teaching this course.Positive0.71.00.730.98
D5GKj_UHEeSBSSIAC7JSBQ The course was very concise and accessible. I enjoyed the fact that there was a lot of people involved in the course, each one of them presenting their field of expertise. Sometimes a quiz-based course can be a bit dull, but the hangouts and comments let you question certain topics or practices and add depth to the discussion. I would recommend it to anyone interested in a brief, general introduction to animal behaviour and welfare (do keep in mind that it is not an animal ethics course, but the information provided can help you question or strengthen ethical positions).and comments let you question certainTopicor practices and add depth toPositive0.61.00.730.98
D5GKj_UHEeSBSSIAC7JSBQ Great.!!! But if the content would be more. I find it unfair for a topic of such importance to be given so less attention. People will also respect it if the content would be more than it is right now...!!I find it unfair for aTopicof such importance to be givenNegative-0.70.50.730.98
D5GKj_UHEeSBSSIAC7JSBQ A good way to get your feet wet on the topic of animal behaviour and welfare!get your feet wet on theTopicof animal behaviour and welfare! Negative-0.70.50.730.98
d64E7li7EeWylgpjfV1KVQ to me as a total newby in the topic the content was really interesting however, its presentation. well. I truly thank the teachers for bringing together the review of all the approaches. but the manner of presentation was so artificial I couldn't help thinking just - when will the real learning begin? without all the silly role plays? again, thanks, I tearned a lot from the course. but I did also struggle through it because of the teachers' manner of presentationas a total newby in theTopicthe content was really interesting however,Negative-0.60.50.70.92
d64E7li7EeWylgpjfV1KVQ Loved the course but I had to work hard for the grade on this one. The videos were engaging (and fun, yes, fun), making a dry topic like history of ESL teaching a lot more palatable. Be prepared to work hard in this one but it's completely worth it. fun, yes, fun), making a dryTopiclike history of ESL teaching aPositive0.71.00.70.92
DDBg7AlXEeWTSSIAC0MDtg This course was a very good introduction of HCI, videos were very clear and the heuristical theme had plenty of examples which make really easy to understand them. I would have appreciated more assignments, since there were so many topics there was many themes that could not be learned in a deeper way. assignments, since there were so manyTopicthere was many themes that couldNegative-0.60.50.760.82
DDBg7AlXEeWTSSIAC0MDtg Amazing first hand course by Mr. Klemmer. He is very informative and clear onto his lectures. The assignments feel relevant and are just in the right doses. I have learned HCD in Industrial Design School before but Mr. Klemmer hits it out better out of the park. For the first time, I've actually understood and wrapped my head around the topic of HCD.and wrapped my head around theTopicof HCD. Negative-0.60.50.760.82
DDBg7AlXEeWTSSIAC0MDtg I think the course covers pretty good range of topics and gives you a good information. I really liked the peer review assignments and I think they put pressure on you to achieve the goals and learn from them. I definitely did not like the multiple answer questions or the last assessment. The questions are not well presented and there is a clear violation of the help and error recovery heuristic for me. I also did not like the video set-up. The quality of the course material is really poor and disappointing. I would like to believe that on a UI course people would have come up with a better and more intuitive set-up. Finally, I would like to have a document in the course resources that students can download and keep that contains all the information we taught like quick reference guide. Again we can download the videos but when you are looking to fins something specific searching in 2-3 videos is not fun at all.course covers pretty good range ofTopicand gives you a good information.Positive0.8-0.50.760.82
dPkbnh6zEeWP0w4yK2369w Was a better course than the other reviewers tended to complain about. Taking the examples literally might not be the best actionable route to completing a lot of the quizzes and final exam, its mostly theory on how to build sustainable and efficient systems while at the same time ensuring the security of them has the least effect on the usability of the information system or applications in mind. Some of the videos were somewhat off topic and seemed to not actually be related to what was on the quizzes at the end of the weeks topic. Some questions on quizzes weren't explained or only hinted at in the videos only to be the main topic in the next week. Other than that, a solid course.of the videos were somewhat offTopicand seemed to not actually beNegative-0.80.50.570.84
dPkbnh6zEeWP0w4yK2369w Was a better course than the other reviewers tended to complain about. Taking the examples literally might not be the best actionable route to completing a lot of the quizzes and final exam, its mostly theory on how to build sustainable and efficient systems while at the same time ensuring the security of them has the least effect on the usability of the information system or applications in mind. Some of the videos were somewhat off topic and seemed to not actually be related to what was on the quizzes at the end of the weeks topic. Some questions on quizzes weren't explained or only hinted at in the videos only to be the main topic in the next week. Other than that, a solid course.at the end of the weeksTopicSome questions on quizzes weren't explainedNegative-0.60.50.570.84
dPkbnh6zEeWP0w4yK2369w Was a better course than the other reviewers tended to complain about. Taking the examples literally might not be the best actionable route to completing a lot of the quizzes and final exam, its mostly theory on how to build sustainable and efficient systems while at the same time ensuring the security of them has the least effect on the usability of the information system or applications in mind. Some of the videos were somewhat off topic and seemed to not actually be related to what was on the quizzes at the end of the weeks topic. Some questions on quizzes weren't explained or only hinted at in the videos only to be the main topic in the next week. Other than that, a solid course.videos only to be the mainTopicin the next week. Other thanNegative-0.80.50.570.84
dPkbnh6zEeWP0w4yK2369w Interesting topics and some very good case studies. But overall I found the course a little repetitive and lacking technical depth. InterestingTopicand some very good case studies.Positive0.80.50.570.84
DYv7azSfEeWgIQ7IEhB31Q This course was a nice introduction to the topic of being a software product manager. Unfortunately the quiz is not always working properly.was a nice introduction to theTopicof being a software product manager.Negative-0.60.50.590.87
DYv7azSfEeWgIQ7IEhB31Q Very well structured course. Course content was simple to understand and rich enough to cover important aspects of the discipline. Well articulated and well delivered by the teachers. Would like to deep dive into other related topics and specifically looking forward to Scrum tools and techniques in detail.to deep dive into other relatedTopicand specifically looking forward to ScrumPositive0.60.50.590.87
DYv7azSfEeWgIQ7IEhB31Q Great introduction to the topic of Software Product Management. Great introduction to theTopicof Software Product Management. Positive0.61.00.590.87
d_71NKdPEeSOWCIAC2iDyw I appreciated the professor's clear and articulate lectures, together with the use of in-lecture questions to reinforce the main concepts. I may not completely agree with all of the points raised by the good professor, but the perspective he offered on historical events was greatly appreciated. I also appreciated that approaching the methods of war within different cultures would have required a much larger and longer course and so I am grateful to the professor for placing his focus where he did. It is unfortunate that my timing in participating in this class reduced my ability to properly interact with other students during the progress of the lessons, but I have to accept responsibility for that aspect. Still, I consider this to be one of the more exceptional courses offered by Coursera and credit that largely to the presentation skills of the good professor. I thank him for sharing his knowledge and this opportunity to consider a topic I would not ordinarily study in such detail.and this opportunity to consider aTopicI would not ordinarily study inNegative-0.70.50.791.1
d_71NKdPEeSOWCIAC2iDyw The professor is excellent, great didactic. Good material, readings and pictures to illustrate the course. I would only suggest to try to not repeat the content on the classes, but I understand he was repeating some topics in order to state some points. I understand he was repeating someTopicin order to state some points.Negative-0.71.00.791.1
d_71NKdPEeSOWCIAC2iDyw Enjoyed the lectures and topics, thank you Enjoyed the lectures andTopicthank you Positive0.81.00.791.1
d_71NKdPEeSOWCIAC2iDyw Very interesting topics about war and human history are analyzed in this course. Very recommended. Very interestingTopicabout war and human history arePositive0.81.00.791.1
d_71NKdPEeSOWCIAC2iDyw An extremely interesting course, full of fascinating sociologycal and historical topics! The only thing that wasn't that good about it was the difficulty to get some of books the instructor mentioned.full of fascinating sociologycal and historicalTopicThe only thing that wasn't thatNegative-0.80.50.791.1
d_71NKdPEeSOWCIAC2iDyw Nice course with broad overview, appropriate to wide audience concern to warfare, politics, defense and security. Also, literature is very interesting and suggested books have reasonable price. Topics of discussions are inspiring and ingratiating. Teaching style is relaxed, well pointed and very interesting.and suggested books have reasonable price.Topicof discussions are inspiring and ingratiating.Positive0.71.00.791.1
eBEnnYkqEeWGBwqGAoUFww Amazing course for those with no background in accounting. Being very dynamic, with a good pace and easy to follow, you will realize in a few weeks that your learning curve has an exponential growth. With this course you will be able to understand and make decisions of real companies from real financial statements. It is absolutely recommendable for those, like me, who have just started an MBA, or for those who are interested in learning the basics of accounting, getting ready to cover more advanced topics.getting ready to cover more advancedTopic Positive0.61.00.650.88
eBEnnYkqEeWGBwqGAoUFww This is a very interesting course, I would hace liked the teacher would explain a little bit more about NOF and Operational ratios, go further on this topics and less analysisi of Balance Sheet and P&L. But in general, great explanations and videos and completely easy to understand everything, very good examples.Operational ratios, go further on thisTopicand less analysisi of Balance SheetNegative-0.60.50.650.88
EdKScTVwEeWW9BKhJ4xW0Q Thank you very much for the course - it was really interesting and I've found some useful techniques to be used in my work. However, there are some moments to be improved to make course better: correct questions statements and lack of communication between partipants (there were a lot of interesting topics to discuss but only very few users were involved in discussions, thus, discussion were very poor). But still thank you very much again!!!:))(there were a lot of interestingTopicto discuss but only very fewNegative-0.60.50.70.95
EdKScTVwEeWW9BKhJ4xW0Q Very good. I find a very good idea to include the topics about reducing the ambiguity, because it's one of the biggest problems in the real world.very good idea to include theTopicabout reducing the ambiguity, because it'sPositive0.81.00.70.95
EdKScTVwEeWW9BKhJ4xW0Q I liked the content and the presentation of the course a lot. It is a good structured starting point from which I can go on learning the respective course topics. Further reading is delivered. This course offered me a structured repetition for a general understanding on the topic client needs and software requirements.go on learning the respective courseTopicFurther reading is delivered. This courseNegative-0.61.00.70.95
EdKScTVwEeWW9BKhJ4xW0Q That's interesting course - a practical method of learning a theory topic. I like the way people interact in assignments. Thanks so much.practical method of learning a theoryTopicI like the way people interactPositive0.60.50.70.95
eEsmqKAMEeSI0SIAC2iJgw A great course, a big variety of fascinating topics, interesting and lively explanation of prof. Spergel, great interviews with specialists on many of the topics. Just one thing I miss in the course, it would be nice to check my understanding of the explanation in quizes. Nonetheless, great thanks for the course!course, a big variety of fascinatingTopicinteresting and lively explanation of prof.Positive0.81.00.651.1
eEsmqKAMEeSI0SIAC2iJgw A great course, a big variety of fascinating topics, interesting and lively explanation of prof. Spergel, great interviews with specialists on many of the topics. Just one thing I miss in the course, it would be nice to check my understanding of the explanation in quizes. Nonetheless, great thanks for the course!with specialists on many of theTopicJust one thing I miss inNegative-0.61.00.651.1
eEsmqKAMEeSI0SIAC2iJgw Very interesting class. It gets very in depth with each topic and is also pretty fun!gets very in depth with eachTopicand is also pretty fun! Positive0.61.00.651.1
eEsmqKAMEeSI0SIAC2iJgw I took this course completely for fun, so did not complete any assignments, but I want to say that I enjoyed it immensely! Our lecturer brought immense enthusiasm to the rather heavy topic of astronomy and physics and managed to make it reasonable even to those of a non-science background (like me!). The people interviewed also brought very unique views and experiences to the subject, and gave us a good first hand account of what it is like to research and work on NASA projects and other spacefaring missions. Thank you to everyone who made this happen, I hope many other students share the same satisfaction from taking this online course!immense enthusiasm to the rather heavyTopicof astronomy and physics and managedNegative-0.61.00.651.1
eLzp7w-NEeWPhwrBf2tcNQ The touch on a lot of topics, but do not provide nearly enough information to make it worth staying through the course.The touch on a lot ofTopicbut do not provide nearly enoughNegative-0.7-0.50.860.96
eLzp7w-NEeWPhwrBf2tcNQ Excellent coverage of relevant topics. Excellent coverage of relevantTopic Positive0.81.00.860.96
eLzp7w-NEeWPhwrBf2tcNQ CDN topic was very good and well explained. CDNTopicwas very good and well explained.Positive0.80.00.860.96
eLzp7w-NEeWPhwrBf2tcNQ Great course. Short and to the point. It is also very motivating for me to go dig into the topics of Hadoop and CDN.me to go dig into theTopicof Hadoop and CDN. Negative-0.61.00.860.96
eLzp7w-NEeWPhwrBf2tcNQ Quite an interesting view to keep updated, not being deep involved in too technical topics.being deep involved in too technicalTopic Positive0.60.50.860.96
eo6NBCQPEeW5Rwo0txKkgQ I did this course as a parent of a dyslexic child. I thought it was brilliant and I made pages and pages of notes. It is well organised, engaging, and informative. I really liked the two presenters as well. They both seemed passionate about the topic and modeled good teaching in their explanations and advice. That said, I thought the assessment part of the course simply didn't work. It was far too narrow for anyone besides primary teachers and therefore excluded those who might be doing the course for other reasons. It doesn't matter to me, I don't need the certificate and I got a lot out of the course but for others it would be frustrating, I imagine. The quizzes too, for the most part, were a disaster. They were poorly written, confusing, and dishearteningly obscure. Otherwise, I loved this course and hope you will offer a follow up soon. They both seemed passionate about theTopicand modeled good teaching in theirPositive0.70.50.740.92
eo6NBCQPEeW5Rwo0txKkgQ This is the best course I've ever done on Coursera. It's not just watching some videos, but actually studying the topic and getting challenged. I'm taking so much away for my work. Thanks a lot for all this enthusiasm and professionalism!some videos, but actually studying theTopicand getting challenged. I'm taking soNegative-0.71.00.740.92
eUI0xjeIEeWO-Qq6rEZAow Course content: some Swift specific topics are shortly covered in the videos. Overall, the teaching material is very short. In the first week, students basically learn how to start Xcode. Week four contains a 15 minutes video on image processing, that's basically it for the week. Follow-up readings for week two just provide a link to Apple's iOS Developer site. That's clearly not enough for a course. Students can google for tutorials by themselves. Project: The projects mentions classes, which are not covered in the course. It was then also my impression from the peer reviews, that some students without prior knowledge were just lost. There are many great tutorials on the web which offer more insights and give students a much more fundamental knowledge than this course. Course content: some Swift specificTopicare shortly covered in the videos.Negative-0.6-1.00.590.84
eUI0xjeIEeWO-Qq6rEZAow Having completed the assignment after many hours of trial & error; here are some suggestions for improving the class for future sessions. Increase the length and depth of the lectures so that more of the materials needed for the assignment are covered. For each week, have an optional programming exercise (not graded) but with a model answer (with explanations of why) so that students have a concrete example on which to practice key concepts on. As classes & structs are very important to completing the assignment (instead of just including the SWIFT manual chapter on classes & structs in the Follow Up Reading), include an actual lecture about this topic. Improve the description of the assignment to be completed. Be specific about what is required (e.g.; what does interface mean? Is is a User interface or is just a specified variable which can be changed in the program code? What do you mean by order of applying filters? Do you mean a variable which lets you decide order of filters and executes the filters accordingly or does the ability to manually rearranging the order of the calling of functions in the code suffice?) Improve the alignment between the assignment and the review criteria. The assignment asks for FIVE filters but there is no matching criterion in the review criteria. Based on the current review criteria, creating two filters would suffice to demonstrate ability to order and get full points for varying intensity for more than 1 filter. I hope the remainder of the modules are better otherwise I will be extremely disappointed !include an actual lecture about thisTopicImprove the description of the assignmentNegative-0.6-0.50.590.84
eUI0xjeIEeWO-Qq6rEZAow Since it is an introduction to Swift programming I believe it should contain more information about particular topics, not in depth but essence of course. You have provided a official Swift Apple documentation, so I'm wondering why this short course if It's necessary (read not necessary to know everything for beginning) to know everything about Swift language.should contain more information about particularTopicnot in depth but essence ofNegative-0.60.50.590.84
eUI0xjeIEeWO-Qq6rEZAow I think for somebody who has no prior knowledge in this course will find it difficult to understand. I have taken some introductory courses in swift programming and were much more elaborating than this; for instance, the part "i think" in week 4 were Jack Wu explains closures, functions, enums, structs... in less than 10min, i studied that in around 5 hours atleast in other visual tutorials online. in the last lecture on image processing, the instructor gave 16minutes tutorial on manipulating image pixels and then gave a link to a website to explain everything about ImageProcessing, a much heavier topic than working with pixels, and even it was not in Swift but Objective-C which i have no knowledge in that language and it wasnt stated in the course that it was a prerequisite. final assignment is quite vague on the requirements needed by the instructor. would have prefered to have more interaction with the instructors on the assignment atleast. Im not the only one complaining about this issue, you can check the discussion in the course. I guess im fortunate that i have already studied those courses from external sources before i started here. one of the instructors speaks quite fast with alot of anxiety making it quite difficult to understand without repeating the video.everything about ImageProcessing, a much heavierTopicthan working with pixels, and evenNegative-0.6-1.00.590.84
eUI0xjeIEeWO-Qq6rEZAow Far less staid than some of the more traditional academic teaching formats in this science field. I was surprised I actually anaged to get through the introductory module but by the end of the course I was less inclined to want to attempt the end of module project simply because the instructions did not really provided sufficient indicators that guided newcomers to the subject of programming but in this science field it seems that is the norm with many introductory programming courses. Maybe the people teaching have forgotten what its like to start at the beginning and recall a time when they thought surely there is a better way in which to teach this subject that makes the connection between theory and practice and the relative interconnection much like bitesize stepping stones links a more plausible and achievable option for those unfamiliar in the field of computer science. Not sure why this aspect seems to fall short in CS but for some reason it does. I should imagine this course for many people who are either familiar with the fundamentals of programming and/or aufait with CS concepts on the whole and have already acquired the necessary basic skill set / knowledge base of programming, will find the subject and teachings rather informative and a move forward in the development of programming languages as the format in writing programs does depict a much simpler approach when compared to other languages. Sadly, for a complete beginner to CS this, in my opinion, fails to sufficiently guide or assist newcomers in building the confidence to later embark on a project that draws on the subject topics taught thus far and to that end its a bit of a shame as it tends to dampen your enthusiasm if you are interested in the field of computer science as that lack of clarification on what aspects relate to what factors does not become clear so when faced with the daunting task of the end of module project you may find yourself non-plussed wondering which topic relates to which task in the final project? I am sure other people will be inclined to disagree with my opinion on this but this is, after all, just my opinion, after giving the subject taster a try, the end result for me, was that the teaching methods were good as they appeared more relaxed and format was offered in a far more enjoyable way of teaching/learning a subject that, I felt, attempted to invoke or entice people where an interest in CS had been sparked and was perhaps aiming to offer a route in which to build the foundations of a programming language but then by the final week it was a case of well we have thrown this information your way, its now up to you to decipher what you need to apply to the which part of the final project and is done so under the guise of problem solving. The latter being a plausible concept I would find perhaps more applicable later on in the specialisation as you develop knowledge/skills. But to be incorporated into the very first module of this pathway it seems doing so is, what it seems like most introductory programming courses invoke, and, is quite a leap to embark upon especially without first being offered stepping stones sufficient enough to feel certain you have adequate understanding to be able to sift through the information provided and subsequently decide upon which aspects are relevant in order to attempt to accomplish the tasks set that ultimately form to complete the final project. Its actually through being guided by the experts whose teachings highlight to newcomers through practical visual sessions where we actually begin to learn where these interconnections link between these chunks of informational topics - all of which form the essential fundamental building blocks - and in so doing, that perhaps perceived initial 'spoon fed' approach then enables a newcomer to build sufficient skills and knowledge to then be able to actually 'develop' their confidence. Without the essential basic foundational mixture how is it possible to engage newcomers enough for them to determine when they will then feel equipped to attempt a final project? This stepping stone approach is surely the most effective way to equip a person new to a subject field so they can then broaden their knowledge base. Alas, in CS it seems the falling flat on your face so to speak is a preferential approach to learning in this field of study. Its such a shame these highly intellectual people who create these courses forget what its like to start at the very beginning and the time it takes and guidance needed in order for a person to be able to feel like they are ready to dive in and give a topic like this a whirl. Like I said, its only my opinion but this is where the interconnection and building of the knowledge base falls short at an early stage of development. project that draws on the subjectTopictaught thus far and to thatPositive0.60.00.590.84
eUI0xjeIEeWO-Qq6rEZAow Far less staid than some of the more traditional academic teaching formats in this science field. I was surprised I actually anaged to get through the introductory module but by the end of the course I was less inclined to want to attempt the end of module project simply because the instructions did not really provided sufficient indicators that guided newcomers to the subject of programming but in this science field it seems that is the norm with many introductory programming courses. Maybe the people teaching have forgotten what its like to start at the beginning and recall a time when they thought surely there is a better way in which to teach this subject that makes the connection between theory and practice and the relative interconnection much like bitesize stepping stones links a more plausible and achievable option for those unfamiliar in the field of computer science. Not sure why this aspect seems to fall short in CS but for some reason it does. I should imagine this course for many people who are either familiar with the fundamentals of programming and/or aufait with CS concepts on the whole and have already acquired the necessary basic skill set / knowledge base of programming, will find the subject and teachings rather informative and a move forward in the development of programming languages as the format in writing programs does depict a much simpler approach when compared to other languages. Sadly, for a complete beginner to CS this, in my opinion, fails to sufficiently guide or assist newcomers in building the confidence to later embark on a project that draws on the subject topics taught thus far and to that end its a bit of a shame as it tends to dampen your enthusiasm if you are interested in the field of computer science as that lack of clarification on what aspects relate to what factors does not become clear so when faced with the daunting task of the end of module project you may find yourself non-plussed wondering which topic relates to which task in the final project? I am sure other people will be inclined to disagree with my opinion on this but this is, after all, just my opinion, after giving the subject taster a try, the end result for me, was that the teaching methods were good as they appeared more relaxed and format was offered in a far more enjoyable way of teaching/learning a subject that, I felt, attempted to invoke or entice people where an interest in CS had been sparked and was perhaps aiming to offer a route in which to build the foundations of a programming language but then by the final week it was a case of well we have thrown this information your way, its now up to you to decipher what you need to apply to the which part of the final project and is done so under the guise of problem solving. The latter being a plausible concept I would find perhaps more applicable later on in the specialisation as you develop knowledge/skills. But to be incorporated into the very first module of this pathway it seems doing so is, what it seems like most introductory programming courses invoke, and, is quite a leap to embark upon especially without first being offered stepping stones sufficient enough to feel certain you have adequate understanding to be able to sift through the information provided and subsequently decide upon which aspects are relevant in order to attempt to accomplish the tasks set that ultimately form to complete the final project. Its actually through being guided by the experts whose teachings highlight to newcomers through practical visual sessions where we actually begin to learn where these interconnections link between these chunks of informational topics - all of which form the essential fundamental building blocks - and in so doing, that perhaps perceived initial 'spoon fed' approach then enables a newcomer to build sufficient skills and knowledge to then be able to actually 'develop' their confidence. Without the essential basic foundational mixture how is it possible to engage newcomers enough for them to determine when they will then feel equipped to attempt a final project? This stepping stone approach is surely the most effective way to equip a person new to a subject field so they can then broaden their knowledge base. Alas, in CS it seems the falling flat on your face so to speak is a preferential approach to learning in this field of study. Its such a shame these highly intellectual people who create these courses forget what its like to start at the very beginning and the time it takes and guidance needed in order for a person to be able to feel like they are ready to dive in and give a topic like this a whirl. Like I said, its only my opinion but this is where the interconnection and building of the knowledge base falls short at an early stage of development. may find yourself non-plussed wondering whichTopicrelates to which task in theNegative-0.60.00.590.84
eUI0xjeIEeWO-Qq6rEZAow Far less staid than some of the more traditional academic teaching formats in this science field. I was surprised I actually anaged to get through the introductory module but by the end of the course I was less inclined to want to attempt the end of module project simply because the instructions did not really provided sufficient indicators that guided newcomers to the subject of programming but in this science field it seems that is the norm with many introductory programming courses. Maybe the people teaching have forgotten what its like to start at the beginning and recall a time when they thought surely there is a better way in which to teach this subject that makes the connection between theory and practice and the relative interconnection much like bitesize stepping stones links a more plausible and achievable option for those unfamiliar in the field of computer science. Not sure why this aspect seems to fall short in CS but for some reason it does. I should imagine this course for many people who are either familiar with the fundamentals of programming and/or aufait with CS concepts on the whole and have already acquired the necessary basic skill set / knowledge base of programming, will find the subject and teachings rather informative and a move forward in the development of programming languages as the format in writing programs does depict a much simpler approach when compared to other languages. Sadly, for a complete beginner to CS this, in my opinion, fails to sufficiently guide or assist newcomers in building the confidence to later embark on a project that draws on the subject topics taught thus far and to that end its a bit of a shame as it tends to dampen your enthusiasm if you are interested in the field of computer science as that lack of clarification on what aspects relate to what factors does not become clear so when faced with the daunting task of the end of module project you may find yourself non-plussed wondering which topic relates to which task in the final project? I am sure other people will be inclined to disagree with my opinion on this but this is, after all, just my opinion, after giving the subject taster a try, the end result for me, was that the teaching methods were good as they appeared more relaxed and format was offered in a far more enjoyable way of teaching/learning a subject that, I felt, attempted to invoke or entice people where an interest in CS had been sparked and was perhaps aiming to offer a route in which to build the foundations of a programming language but then by the final week it was a case of well we have thrown this information your way, its now up to you to decipher what you need to apply to the which part of the final project and is done so under the guise of problem solving. The latter being a plausible concept I would find perhaps more applicable later on in the specialisation as you develop knowledge/skills. But to be incorporated into the very first module of this pathway it seems doing so is, what it seems like most introductory programming courses invoke, and, is quite a leap to embark upon especially without first being offered stepping stones sufficient enough to feel certain you have adequate understanding to be able to sift through the information provided and subsequently decide upon which aspects are relevant in order to attempt to accomplish the tasks set that ultimately form to complete the final project. Its actually through being guided by the experts whose teachings highlight to newcomers through practical visual sessions where we actually begin to learn where these interconnections link between these chunks of informational topics - all of which form the essential fundamental building blocks - and in so doing, that perhaps perceived initial 'spoon fed' approach then enables a newcomer to build sufficient skills and knowledge to then be able to actually 'develop' their confidence. Without the essential basic foundational mixture how is it possible to engage newcomers enough for them to determine when they will then feel equipped to attempt a final project? This stepping stone approach is surely the most effective way to equip a person new to a subject field so they can then broaden their knowledge base. Alas, in CS it seems the falling flat on your face so to speak is a preferential approach to learning in this field of study. Its such a shame these highly intellectual people who create these courses forget what its like to start at the very beginning and the time it takes and guidance needed in order for a person to be able to feel like they are ready to dive in and give a topic like this a whirl. Like I said, its only my opinion but this is where the interconnection and building of the knowledge base falls short at an early stage of development. to dive in and give aTopiclike this a whirl. Like INegative-0.60.00.590.84
eUI0xjeIEeWO-Qq6rEZAow The Good: The idea of having the lectures in a Q&A style, two experts in continuous conversation about the topic has a potential The Bad: That potential is wasted on poorly planned lessons and course content The Ugly: Instructors run the Swift code that is written during the lesson and they get a wrong result due to an error in the code. They both agree that the result is weird but then continue to explain that this is how Swift works. In short, they are misleading and confusing you on a topic you are trying to learn. This is of course unintentional but gives you a clue about how the quality check on lecture videos are taken care of. Details here: https://www.coursera.org/learn/swift-programming/discussions/DBk-SJO2EeWNbBIwwhtGwQexperts in continuous conversation about theTopichas a potential The Bad: ThatNegative-0.8-0.50.590.84
eUI0xjeIEeWO-Qq6rEZAow The Good: The idea of having the lectures in a Q&A style, two experts in continuous conversation about the topic has a potential The Bad: That potential is wasted on poorly planned lessons and course content The Ugly: Instructors run the Swift code that is written during the lesson and they get a wrong result due to an error in the code. They both agree that the result is weird but then continue to explain that this is how Swift works. In short, they are misleading and confusing you on a topic you are trying to learn. This is of course unintentional but gives you a clue about how the quality check on lecture videos are taken care of. Details here: https://www.coursera.org/learn/swift-programming/discussions/DBk-SJO2EeWNbBIwwhtGwQmisleading and confusing you on aTopicyou are trying to learn. ThisNegative-0.6-0.50.590.84
eUI0xjeIEeWO-Qq6rEZAow This course is a rare example of how it`s not done. Presentation is unstructured. Seems to be a student project where his professor "helps" along to check certain topics the student has to include to get a good grade." helps" along to check certainTopicthe student has to include toPositive0.7-1.00.590.84
eUI0xjeIEeWO-Qq6rEZAow This course was little more than a haphazard, ambling preview of a tiny bit of Swift. There was some useful content in the class but the organization was poor and there was almost no evidence of course design or use of the teaching techniques I expected to see from a major university. The best section of the course was week 5, where they syntax of Objective-C and Swift were superficially compared. That section did give some clear opinions on why Swift should be chosen over Objective-C for new development. The other sections just contained too many confusing, unrehearsed diversions into esoteric topics to be of much use. I ended getting more out of the Apple documentation on Swift than I did from this class. However, the instructors have received ample feedback of this nature and they do seem genuinely concerned with improving the course. Assuming that they will make major improvements for the next round and noting that Coursera's infrastructure is excellent, don't be scared to take the class. The email reminders from Coursera about assignments, etc... kept me on track and kept me in the class.many confusing, unrehearsed diversions into esotericTopicto be of much use. INegative-0.6-0.50.590.84
eUI0xjeIEeWO-Qq6rEZAow The lectures for this course seem unorganized and often had poor audio. The content covered in many lectures seemed off topic. Quiz questions would then focus on the off topic information making it confusing with regard to what material to focus on during a lecture. Do I focus on the proposed subject of the video or the many tangents about other topics. This combined with the unorganized nature of videos(just winging it) made the lectures distracting. The lecture videos are full of code that simply does not work in the real world and help from staff takes literally days to get(and not just over the weekend).covered in many lectures seemed offTopicQuiz questions would then focus onNegative-0.6-0.50.590.84
eUI0xjeIEeWO-Qq6rEZAow The lectures for this course seem unorganized and often had poor audio. The content covered in many lectures seemed off topic. Quiz questions would then focus on the off topic information making it confusing with regard to what material to focus on during a lecture. Do I focus on the proposed subject of the video or the many tangents about other topics. This combined with the unorganized nature of videos(just winging it) made the lectures distracting. The lecture videos are full of code that simply does not work in the real world and help from staff takes literally days to get(and not just over the weekend).would then focus on the offTopicinformation making it confusing with regardNegative-0.6-0.50.590.84
eUI0xjeIEeWO-Qq6rEZAow The lectures for this course seem unorganized and often had poor audio. The content covered in many lectures seemed off topic. Quiz questions would then focus on the off topic information making it confusing with regard to what material to focus on during a lecture. Do I focus on the proposed subject of the video or the many tangents about other topics. This combined with the unorganized nature of videos(just winging it) made the lectures distracting. The lecture videos are full of code that simply does not work in the real world and help from staff takes literally days to get(and not just over the weekend).or the many tangents about otherTopicThis combined with the unorganized naturePositive0.7-0.50.590.84
EwR6zhSDEeWCWhKuhISYpw The lectures are really well made, with nice animations underlining the material. I also enjoy the diversity of topics covered by different teachers.I also enjoy the diversity ofTopiccovered by different teachers. Positive0.71.00.481.13
EwR6zhSDEeWCWhKuhISYpw This is a wonderful and absolutely mind-boggling course. I am so glad I got this opportunity to take this course and be introduced to this topic. The range of topics covered are diverse and they make you think of how it all began, your past, present and future. I will like to thank all the professors and contributors who made this course.course and be introduced to thisTopicThe range of topics covered areNegative-0.61.00.481.13
EwR6zhSDEeWCWhKuhISYpw I just love this topic. It is really fun and teaches you a lot. I just love thisTopicIt is really fun and teachesPositive0.61.00.481.13
EwR6zhSDEeWCWhKuhISYpw A well-taught, mind-expanding, perspective-altering course. Everything is presented in an interesting and understandable way, even complex topics such as cosmology and chemistry. I can't rate the Big History course highly enough - it has inspired me so much and I can't wait to keep learning.interesting and understandable way, even complexTopicsuch as cosmology and chemistry. IPositive0.71.00.481.13
fCKQimXqEeSuUyIAC0mIhA This course has given me a new energy to move on with my research. I loved the advice on the need to plan and manage well and to ensure one writes something everyday. Thank you and I look forward for more topics.and I look forward for moreTopic Positive0.71.00.731.06
fCKQimXqEeSuUyIAC0mIhA I am really impressed with the opinion and examples from different scholars on each topic of each lesson of the week. This gives me a better grasp on understanding Research Methodology Clearer which I couldn't even attain when I was in my unstandardized college in Cambodia. I'd definitely recommend this course to my fellow and junior classmates who wish to study research.examples from different scholars on eachTopicof each lesson of the week.Positive0.61.00.731.06
fCKQimXqEeSuUyIAC0mIhA In terms of delivery, the course delivery was very simple, critical and relevant. The course content was very engaging as it included interviews with graduate students and professors alike who are doing their researches. Quite fittingly, I commend the creators of this course for recognizing the fact that most online courses on research methods out there focus on having a linear tackling of lesson topics. For this course, it stressed the key issues and reflections of individuals who are doing the actual rudiments of the thing we call "research". More importantly, this course was also critical and relevant in many respects as it allowed us to have some write-ups about the topics without requiring us to go through many readings. It is in this sense that I would say that it its relevant--concise and direct in its approach, the instructors have seen to it that what they are to discuss will be the things which new comers to the research endeavor might ask. Kudos to the team! And my warmest regards to all of you! =Dto have some write-ups about theTopicwithout requiring us to go throughNegative-0.71.00.731.06
fCKQimXqEeSuUyIAC0mIhA The course was of great help. It provides valuable insights to engage in academic research. However, I rate it only with three starts because I think it is too basic for the complexity involved in real research. Also I think some ideas provided in the course could be better organized. For example, in week three, the topic was understood to be something like "Management Skills Applied to Research" but the material pointed to something totally different. All ideas presented were great, but I think it is just matter to clarify better the objectives in each week.For example, in week three, theTopicwas understood to be something likeNegative-0.70.00.731.06
fCKQimXqEeSuUyIAC0mIhA I enjoyed the interviews and the tips/suggestions offered in terms of assisting me as a "new learner" to make sure that I submit researchable topics and a research project that aligns to a good design process. Thank you to Coursera for the opportunity, you have done well.make sure that I submit researchableTopicand a research project that alignsPositive0.61.00.731.06
FDKAdNsuEeSEcyIAC2mPOQ This course was fantastic. I am no stranger to online learning and executive education, and this is one of the most well put together courses that I have been lucky enough to experience. The professor, Aric Rindfleisch is a great teacher who knows his topics, and he is fun and easy to understand. The class is set up well, and it is a great introduction to students seeking to learn about digital marketing. I would recommend this class to anyone interested in digital marketing. Thanks Aric for the great job.a great teacher who knows hisTopicand he is fun and easyPositive0.91.00.811.03
FDKAdNsuEeSEcyIAC2mPOQ I really enjoyed taking this course. It was informative, interesting and I really liked its format. Every module has a series of reading references, besides the videos on the specific topic, so one can also do some additional reading to better understand the topic. Additionally, there are discussions with campus students or professors, that address the subject from another perspective.additional reading to better understand theTopicAdditionally, there are discussions with campusPositive0.61.00.811.03
FDKAdNsuEeSEcyIAC2mPOQ Good content but would have preferred if it was more interactive. There is no way to discuss in detail and debate over a topic. I still have many questions unanswered and forum is very inactive. Wish there was a thread for each topic where people could just discuss their perspective. Overall good content but lack of interaction makes it incomplete in my opinion.in detail and debate over aTopicI still have many questions unansweredPositive0.70.50.811.03
FDKAdNsuEeSEcyIAC2mPOQ Good content but would have preferred if it was more interactive. There is no way to discuss in detail and debate over a topic. I still have many questions unanswered and forum is very inactive. Wish there was a thread for each topic where people could just discuss their perspective. Overall good content but lack of interaction makes it incomplete in my opinion.there was a thread for eachTopicwhere people could just discuss theirNegative-0.60.50.811.03
FDKAdNsuEeSEcyIAC2mPOQ Unforgetable method of teaching, in this course we are not studying we are learning automatically. It is like a method & topic & way of teaching that automatically involved the people. And at the end you understand completely.It is like a method &Topic& way of teaching that automaticallyPositive0.61.00.811.03
FDKAdNsuEeSEcyIAC2mPOQ One of the best course in Digital Marketing for those who need to understand the concepts of Digital Marketing. I enjoyed all the modules and particularly right assignments based on the topics which makes the student to relate the concepts with real world scenarios.particularly right assignments based on theTopicwhich makes the student to relatePositive0.61.00.811.03
FDKAdNsuEeSEcyIAC2mPOQ The course offered an interesting overview and introduction to digital marketing; it is also a good start to the specialization in Digital Marketing. This was the first time I have taken a Coursera course and was able to complete it, and I've tried several. Quite often, the content is just too difficult to wade through without 1:1 human support. I think the workload was pitched correctly. I also liked how some theory was taught, and some research based on the theory. It is not just a bunch of case studies. There is an effort to describe the general principles that can apply across both firms and specific technologies, although there is a lot of both (firms and technologies) addressed as well. The most useful part of the course was a rather extensive discussion around pay what you want (PWYW), and the theory behind that, and the supporting case-based and research-based evidence, is really compelling. I plan to use a PWYW strategy as I develop my online startup. Thanks, Coursera and University of Illinois! On the negative side (and there's not much of that), some of the interviews of students on the U of I quad were ridiculously pointless. They really offered nothing of great value and took up substantial time. They were too anecdotal and at times the resulting content worked against the principles being taught in the course. I would rather see user-generated content, created by students and grads of the course, perhaps, from around the world, each discussing some aspect of that unit's topic. Just focusing on student interviews at U of I seems pretty parochial. I would also love to participate in UGC for a newsletter spinning off from this course. They use the courage presumably to extend the U of I community, but here's the thing: it creates its own community, and U of I would be well-served to re-oriented around it, rather than assuming that the only path forward is the reverse. Again, this is one of the most successful courses at Coursera. So maybe this is the direction for U of I to be heading...For example, I would anticipate offers from U or I for how they can get me into additional non-traditional business (or other) Coursera courses, or U of I courses or programs, or heck, teaching for U o I. Anyway, embrace the disruption!discussing some aspect of that unit'sTopicJust focusing on student interviews atPositive0.61.00.811.03
FDKAdNsuEeSEcyIAC2mPOQ Interesting introduction to the topic, but some of the material is obsolete (for example, the web pricing module). Perhaps that can't be entirely avoided in the rapidly changing world of digital marketing, but it was a bit of a disappointment. Interesting introduction to theTopicbut some of the material isNegative-0.60.50.811.03
FDKAdNsuEeSEcyIAC2mPOQ I undertook this marketing course as a marketer keen to make sure I was up to date and thinking about new ideas. It was a shame redlaser.com is no longer active, however I'm sure there are other tools, the course content just needs to be updated. I liked the Quad elements but found the Quizzes a bit frustrating particularly when they asked questions for which the answer was covered in the next topic. Overall however, time well spend. Thanks to Aric and team.answer was covered in the nextTopicOverall however, time well spend. ThanksNegative-0.60.50.811.03
FDKAdNsuEeSEcyIAC2mPOQ Didn't think that this is the best course for people who want to learn about Digital Marketing. The learning process is very slow and sometimes I felt that more could be learnt by just reading a number of books or articles on this topic. There is no dialogue with the professor (or anyone who has more experience or knowledge, the assignments are checked by people who are also taking this course. Though one would expect to learn from the assignments and mistakes he or she makes during it. Instead some people who have ideas, maybe even wrong ones, about this specific area of knowledge, judge your work (I could be also wrong about those things and have to grade somebody's work, which is a bit confusing). Besides, the assignments are not very interesting or challenging. I wouldn't recommend passing this course.of books or articles on thisTopicThere is no dialogue with theNegative-0.7-1.00.811.03
FDKAdNsuEeSEcyIAC2mPOQ This course isn't what I anticipated. I see where many topics related to "marketing in a digital world", but most if any had a indirect relationship.I anticipated. I see where manyTopicrelated to " marketing in aPositive0.60.00.811.03
FDKAdNsuEeSEcyIAC2mPOQ I really enjoyed this course and I liked the variety of videos as well as "special lessons" with professionals from different fields. The exercises supported studies and gave better understanding of the tools. However, I believe some of the lessons (or videos) were a bit off from topic or gave too much focus on the issues that, I believe, are not that much related to the course purpose. (e.g. too much of 3D printing). Overall, it is a great course and I was pleased to participate in it!videos) were a bit off fromTopicor gave too much focus onNegative-0.70.50.811.03
FDKAdNsuEeSEcyIAC2mPOQ It was a pleasure learning the course. Such vivid daily life examples to completely understand the topic. The assignments are a joy to do as well. life examples to completely understand theTopicThe assignments are a joy toPositive0.81.00.811.03
FDKAdNsuEeSEcyIAC2mPOQ Very interesting topics and very good teaching method. Recommended. Very interestingTopicand very good teaching method. Recommended.Positive0.91.00.811.03
FDKAdNsuEeSEcyIAC2mPOQ Prof. Griffiths is outstanding! You inspired me each and every week, even when the topic weren't on my 'most desidered' list. You are information and entertaining, thank you! Thank you for your brilliant knowledge in this field and encouraging me each and every week. I look forward to International Organization Management, any idea when this may be?and every week, even when theTopicweren't on my 'most desidered' list.Negative-0.81.00.811.03
FDKAdNsuEeSEcyIAC2mPOQ The course is a good introduction to the Specialization and the topic in general. It could be a bit more structured (like the courses that follow) but overall, as an introduction, it works.introduction to the Specialization and theTopicin general. It could be aNegative-0.60.50.811.03
FjD-ZB8oEeScWCIACnuVZQ I have just completed Module 1 and I am really enjoying the course. Good quality presentations with a good depth of subject matter. From a health professional's (RN, ENP) who has not studied this subject before, this is an excellent introduction to the topic so far. is an excellent introduction to theTopicso far. Positive0.81.00.480.98
FjD-ZB8oEeScWCIACnuVZQ Loved this course! I learned a lot, as this is my first course on the topic, and had no trouble understanding the material.is my first course on theTopicand had no trouble understanding theNegative-0.71.00.480.98
FjD-ZB8oEeScWCIACnuVZQ very helpful,impressed by coherent topics in epidemiology. very helpful, impressed by coherentTopicin epidemiology. Positive0.61.00.480.98
FjD-ZB8oEeScWCIACnuVZQ I enjoyed hearing about epidemiology, but didn't find the quizzes very useful. I was expecting more practice doing computation or examining case studies. The lectures also had no time in between slides to pause, write notes, and make sure I understood what was just said. I liked that the lectures were well organized and the review questions in between the topics of discussion.the review questions in between theTopicof discussion. Positive0.70.00.480.98
FjD-ZB8oEeScWCIACnuVZQ One of, if not the, best course in the topic. Highly recommended for med students, statisticians, graduate doctors and public health servers. Great job Dr. Yeatts and Dr. Alexander!not the, best course in theTopicHighly recommended for med students, statisticians,Positive0.91.00.480.98
FjD-ZB8oEeScWCIACnuVZQ Nice course, highly effective for other background. I suggest to improve the course content of week 4 & 5 which may be expanded with some other topics.may be expanded with some otherTopic Positive0.60.50.480.98
FjD-ZB8oEeScWCIACnuVZQ This is a great introductory course (and it's even useful if you've already studied these topics but need a bit of reminding). ;)useful if you've already studied theseTopicbut need a bit of reminding).Positive0.60.50.480.98
FjD-ZB8oEeScWCIACnuVZQ Good enough for a free course offering very basic understanding of the topic. Lots of video errors, and sometimes the lecturer's speech isn't very smooth. Tests are poorly worded sometimes in ways that contradict the language used in the lectures, making them difficult to pass even with notes. I wouldn't pay for the certificate - if I were an employer I would not recognize this course as teaching any sort of proficiency.offering very basic understanding of theTopicLots of video errors, and sometimesPositive0.60.00.480.98
FjD-ZB8oEeScWCIACnuVZQ I am very grateful to you this introductory course, it has helped me a lot. I'm about to start a Master of Public Health and the seen here will be a great support. The topics were handled in a very practical way and explicit. No doubt in finding new college courses to which they belong, and considers much a doctorate. Greetings from Acapulco, Mexico. will be a great support. TheTopicwere handled in a very practicalPositive0.71.00.480.98
FjD-ZB8oEeScWCIACnuVZQ An interesting introduction to epidemiology. I felt that the statistical concepts this course covered were clearly explained, and the numerical examples helped further my understanding of these principles. However, from the course description, I expected the course to talk more about concepts (it covered this a little bit, e.g. the Bradford Hill criteria) and perhaps the state of modern-day epidemiology than it did (for example, studies and successes from within the last 10 years?). I would love to see a follow-up module on that topic!see a follow-up module on thatTopic Positive0.60.50.480.98
fTnuinwaEeS7SCIACxCljA Highly appealing subject matter but this was not the course I should have chosen to learn it from. The topics discussed are relevant, but there were some major drawbacks to this course: Limited academic rigour applied to the actual topics; instead they are discussed in a somewhat wordy and vague manner. Very slow progression beyond the most basic topics. At the beginning and end of each video there are some odd sound effects, and during the course itself the microphone the instructor is using seems to be very temperamental - sometimes I can't hear him at all, sometimes it's way too loud The software that is meant to be used has not been updated in 3 years (Jul13), and you notice it: A bug results in the software 'failing' during one of the homework assignments - students in this course had to fix it ad hoc themselves by changing the source code installed on their machine. Further, the assignments were not quite instructive but more a method of 'rote learning' -- amend the existing code, and then change 1-3 inputs and copy-paste the output into the 'quiz'. I didn't feel I was gaining much insight into the theory + subject matter during homeworks + quiz. The course videos also seem to be much more ad-hoc than I was expecting: There are many examples of 'Uhms...' 'Err's and pauses - there only seems to be a vague description of what is meant to be taught in the individual videos, where a set of points and theories to be discussed in a organized rigid manner may have been more appropriate. To conclude, there is no doubt that the instructor knows what he is talking about, but I can't help but feel that this course was put together quite hurriedly without much quality testing and preparation. It also lacks the depth and breadth of other courses available here and elsewhere. I signed up to this course under the 'Verified Track' and am likely not going to complete it despite having paid $$ to sign up. Having said all that I would definitely sign up to Computational Investing , Part II, as I would expect the team behind this course to be doing things differently (ie a lot better) 3-4 years after this course was made!chosen to learn it from. TheTopicdiscussed are relevant, but there werePositive0.6-0.51.051.1
fTnuinwaEeS7SCIACxCljA GOOD: topics BAD: presentation (poor sound, unprepared and unrehearsed presentations, long intro's, unjustified use of greenscrenns, etc) shallow with regards to the theoretical aspects of what it is presented assignments are mechanical (easier than the tutorial and you have to perform the same tasks for different constants for several times) GOOD:TopicBAD: presentation (poor sound, unprepared andNegative-0.8-1.01.051.1
fTnuinwaEeS7SCIACxCljA damn great course!!! I've been looking this topic for long. Really nice.! ! I've been looking thisTopicfor long. Really nice. Negative-0.71.01.051.1
fZN4SVfiEeWsGQ6fKrurvQ The course presents interesting topics about law in a concise way and invites reflection. My background in law was quite limited and even though I struggled to understand everything the first week, I now comprehend the principles of common law and have the right tools to approach legal decisions. Doing this course has been a very enriching experience for me because not only have I learned more about key concepts in law, but I have also improved my way of writing and summarizing information. The course presents interestingTopicabout law in a concise wayPositive0.60.50.640.92
fZN4SVfiEeWsGQ6fKrurvQ Fascinating. A lot of depth, with so much supplementary reading you get out what you put in, but it felt rushed and with so many unassessed topics some seemed inconsequential. I would have preferred it to have been spread out over another week with a couple extra assessments overall.rushed and with so many unassessedTopicsome seemed inconsequential. I would haveNegative-0.60.50.640.92
fZN4SVfiEeWsGQ6fKrurvQ The course covers basic topics and tools to help excel in Law School. It's suggested reading and assignments shed more light on the issues discussed and gives a broader look into them. The Professor is brief and provides examples for every topic learned. If you are interested in Law school or Law in general then this is for you! The course covers basicTopicand tools to help excel inPositive0.61.00.640.92
fZN4SVfiEeWsGQ6fKrurvQ The course covers basic topics and tools to help excel in Law School. It's suggested reading and assignments shed more light on the issues discussed and gives a broader look into them. The Professor is brief and provides examples for every topic learned. If you are interested in Law school or Law in general then this is for you! brief and provides examples for everyTopiclearned. If you are interested inPositive0.71.00.640.92
fZN4SVfiEeWsGQ6fKrurvQ I found the range of topics extremely helpful and relevant. There were some minor technical problems with regards to grading, but overall, I really enjoyed the learning experience from this particular course. I found the range ofTopicextremely helpful and relevant. There wereNegative-0.60.50.640.92
GEfA2A0UEeSWFyIACpBHcA Unfortunately, no tutors/instructors present to supervise the course, which made inconsistencies between course material (slides, videos) and solutions calculated for assignments horribly annoying to deal with, especially for someone like me new to the topic. Further, the solver addin (needed for the week 6 assignment) is not consistent across different excel versions and libre calc, which resulted in a whole lot of guesswork to pass this assignment. I'm sorry to say the course never came close to my expectations, despite the very interesting topic. Would not recommend.someone like me new to theTopicFurther, the solver addin (needed forNegative-0.7-0.50.991.0
GEfA2A0UEeSWFyIACpBHcA Unfortunately, no tutors/instructors present to supervise the course, which made inconsistencies between course material (slides, videos) and solutions calculated for assignments horribly annoying to deal with, especially for someone like me new to the topic. Further, the solver addin (needed for the week 6 assignment) is not consistent across different excel versions and libre calc, which resulted in a whole lot of guesswork to pass this assignment. I'm sorry to say the course never came close to my expectations, despite the very interesting topic. Would not recommend.my expectations, despite the very interestingTopicWould not recommend. Positive0.6-0.50.991.0
GEfA2A0UEeSWFyIACpBHcA The course goes into a reasonable depth of the area. I particularly like the excel models for pricing of various financial instruments. My only suggestion is to provide more supplementary material like open source books, research papers etc on the topic so that one can expand their knowledge even further.books, research papers etc on theTopicso that one can expand theirNegative-0.61.00.991.0
GEfA2A0UEeSWFyIACpBHcA Excellent, well done course and an opportunity to touch some topics on finance very interestingand an opportunity to touch someTopicon finance very interesting Positive0.71.00.991.0
gh5rVEd3EeW2ZBIIl17oPw Prefer more challenging course on this topic.Prefer more challenging course on thisTopic Positive0.60.00.620.78
gh5rVEd3EeW2ZBIIl17oPw More detailed insight of topics is required is what I felt. On the whole a great resource to the student community who want to start their microcontroller exploration through Arduino. More detailed insight ofTopicis required is what I felt.Positive0.60.00.620.78
gh5rVEd3EeW2ZBIIl17oPw Easy going introduction to the topic. Easy going introduction to theTopic Positive0.60.50.620.78
gh5rVEd3EeW2ZBIIl17oPw As I was taking this class, I often wondered who the target audience was. Although the class has no listed prerequisites, I noticed a lot of engineering jargon being used without ever defining what it meant. I'm not sure that non-technical people would get much out of the lectures. On the other hand, the lectures were mostly at a superficial level, so I'm not sure that technical people would get much out of them either. The only topic that got a (somewhat) deep dive was serial communication, and it wasn't clear why; users of the Arduino don't need to understand it any more or less than any other aspect of how an Arduino works.There were other issues. The programs we wrote had to be pasted into a submission form that removed all the carriage returns when you hit Save; I had to manually fix my program each time. Perhaps most frustratingly, you could follow the assignment instructions to the letter, but after you submitted you might find out that the grading criteria included other requirements. In one case people asked about it, and it turned out that the grading criteria were wrong, but they were never updated. My sense was that not much effort went into the creation of this course.out of them either. The onlyTopicthat got a (somewhat) deep diveNegative-0.80.00.620.78
gh5rVEd3EeW2ZBIIl17oPw Really great course...Having a grounding in coding helps though...And Professor Harris is a very motivational representative of the topic...a very motivational representative of theTopic. . Positive0.61.00.620.78
gpAI9GK4EeWFkQ7sUCFGVQ Excellent course, very concise and focused on the topic. Good instructors, with a lot of external experts being invited and presenting case studies.very concise and focused on theTopicGood instructors, with a lot ofPositive0.71.00.61.15
gpAI9GK4EeWFkQ7sUCFGVQ Very interesting topic and explained in very good detail, with many examples, case studies and recommended readings. Thank you for such a great course. Very interestingTopicand explained in very good detail,Positive0.71.00.61.15
gpAI9GK4EeWFkQ7sUCFGVQ Well structured course which is presented excellently. Highly interesting and thought provoking. The topics covered were relevant to the context especially the diverse case studies. All credits to the teaching faculty.Highly interesting and thought provoking. TheTopiccovered were relevant to the contextPositive0.71.00.61.15
gpAI9GK4EeWFkQ7sUCFGVQ The course gives you a quite well structured insight into solid waste management. It's a great stimulus for working hard on this topic.stimulus for working hard on thisTopic Negative-0.70.50.61.15
gpAI9GK4EeWFkQ7sUCFGVQ A fantastic course on such a needed topic!! Thanks to all who contributed on this. fantastic course on such a neededTopic! Thanks to all who contributedPositive0.81.00.61.15
gpAI9GK4EeWFkQ7sUCFGVQ This course was very helpful for me as this was a desirable topic for my understanding. This course has encouraged me to apply waste management strategies at personal and community level even if on a small basis so that I as an individual am able to aware people about the fantastically innovative and interesting ways of Waste management and in turn invoking a feeling of responsibility towards the soceity and our mother Earth.me as this was a desirableTopicfor my understanding. This course hasNegative-0.71.00.61.15
gpAI9GK4EeWFkQ7sUCFGVQ This is a brief and very informative course. The mixture of slides, lecture, small tasks and question is an ideal combination. The suggested readings gives the opportunity to get deeper into topics of special interest.the opportunity to get deeper intoTopicof special interest. Positive0.71.00.61.15
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ This have been a great course, with lot of interesting topics and easy-to-follow structure. Its main strength in my opinion is all the examples and exercises selected for this course to make understanding easier. I'm sure the authors put a lot of effort in this. Thanks a lot, it was worth it!great course, with lot of interestingTopicand easy-to-follow structure. Its main strengthPositive0.91.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Very well ordered material and great lecturer Very interesting material, topics, cases/examples/testsand great lecturer Very interesting material,Topiccases/examples/tests Positive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Prof. Ng is very engaging and his explanations are crystal clear, even when dealing with complex topics. I would also like to thank the assistants that wrote the Matlab/Octave homework assignments: it shows that a lot of time and attention has been put into them and I thoroughly enjoyed doing my homework, which wasn't easy! I also found the Errata quite helpful. Thanks to all!clear, even when dealing with complexTopicI would also like to thankPositive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ About me: I studied computer science in Dortmund, Germany in the 90ies. I recommend this course to everyone who wants to have a very good understanding of machine learning. A little bit of advice, if you have never learned linear algebra on a university level, you should at least try to get a basic understanding of it before starting this course. I was happy that I remembered stuff, learning it from scratch in 1 or 2 weeks would be difficult, I assume. +: * Mathematical basics of machine learning are very well explained * Andrew Ng is a very good professor, he explains the topic very well and thoroughly * It is not limited by using a special framework or language * The support in the forums, and the transcription of the talks, and all the material that is given to you is really excellent. -: * I would be happy if the programming exercises would be a bit more fun, currently it feels like translating / transforming math formulas into octave, which is fine, but not very fun. Having said that I am only in week 4, perhaps this will happen later * some text questions in the multiple choice quizzes require a precise understanding of the english language, especially in regards to math, I am not a native speaker, so these questions feel especially hard for mevery good professor, he explains theTopicvery well and thoroughly * ItPositive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Very good! Covers the basic topics and algorithms and gives good advice on how to apply machine learning. Very good! Covers the basicTopicand algorithms and gives good advicePositive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Very effective in conveying the intuition behind very complicated but powerful topics of machine learning.intuition behind very complicated but powerfulTopicof machine learning. Positive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Most amazing course in terms of clarity, practicality and delivery. A big salute to professor Ng, who's made my life that much more interesting by opening my eyes to the beauty and potential of this topic.the beauty and potential of thisTopic Positive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Great course! I learned a lot. Andrew Ng explanations are very clear, the videos are just about the right length, and of course the topic is super interesting. Highly recommended.right length, and of course theTopicis super interesting. Highly recommended. Positive0.81.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ I love Andrew Ng's style of delivering complicated Machine Learning topics in a casual manner. I knew a lot of about regression analysis before, but I feel I have managed to solidify my understanding of Machine Learning basics and now I fell well equipped to move forward to more advanced chapters of data science.style of delivering complicated Machine LearningTopicin a casual manner. I knewPositive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Highly recommended to any one who wants to learn machine learning from scratch. Dr Ng shares both his knowledge of ML topics and a lot of valuable experience from real-life ML projects. After completion of the course, I am in a good position to pursue further study of more advanced ML topics such as Deep Learning.shares both his knowledge of MLTopicand a lot of valuable experiencePositive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Highly recommended to any one who wants to learn machine learning from scratch. Dr Ng shares both his knowledge of ML topics and a lot of valuable experience from real-life ML projects. After completion of the course, I am in a good position to pursue further study of more advanced ML topics such as Deep Learning.further study of more advanced MLTopicsuch as Deep Learning. Positive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ The couse has well organized lectures and exercises. So, you can easily understand topics and be able to evaluate results and investigate if something goes wrong.exercises. So, you can easily understandTopicand be able to evaluate resultsPositive0.70.50.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Excellent courser covering a wide variety of topics. A perfect starting point for a machine learning newbie.courser covering a wide variety ofTopicA perfect starting point for aPositive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Andrew is great, I have become a fan of him. He has made all the topics so easy to understand. Hats off sir.him. He has made all theTopicso easy to understand. Hats offNegative-0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Very useful course for newcomers to Machine Learning. The basic ideas are plain and clear and its cover major aspects. However, the value of the course would be much higher if the real practical examples are used in roll forward manner. For instance, throughout the course we are considering housing pricing from the plain gradient descent algorithm to much more complicated issues. So far, topics are too theoretical. An sometimes it is hard to apply to the practice. Moreover, it is nice to add the course with notes in pdf format because to listen or watch video lectures is not convenient. At least, it would be nice to have the set of outer links to read each topic in details. much more complicated issues. So far,Topicare too theoretical. An sometimes itNegative-0.60.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Just finished the course. This is indeed an amazing course which can get started you in practical machine learning in less than 3 months. You will developing your own neural networks from the scratch. Below are the pros and not pros (i won't call it cons) that i experienced. PROs : Gets onto topics right away. Information about practical implementation Doable. Not too difficult and not downright easy. You have to put effort if you do not have backgroud in undergraduate mathematics to understand the concepts. Prof. Andrew Ng. - He has knack of explaining something very complex in a very easy manner. Also, he justifies if he is not going to explain something Assignments evaluation and practical scenarios. Not PROs : Very High Level : This course does NOT go in detail to explain the derivations and mathematics behind machine learning course. I think its OK and that is what makes the course doable. I find it really hard to accept a formula if the reasons are not known and hence, sometimes our only task was to learn the formula. For example : in SVMs. What Next : It is just a feedback. I think at the end of course, course team should guide students, what do to next. May be which course can be a good follow up course for this. So, at the end, i just want to thanks Coursera team, Stanford Team, mentors, peers and Prof. Andrew Ng for spreading this knowledge for free. It is really helping people like me to study something not readily available in good quality in reach. Hopefully, i will also be able to give back to community some time soon. i experienced. PROs : Gets ontoTopicright away. Information about practical implementationPositive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ The course is really well designed. The assigments are very useful to fully capture the theoretical part. Andrew Ng is a very very good professor. It is really clear he is really comfortable with all these subjects and as an extraordinary ability to connect all the topics covered in the course as well as translating complicated concepts into a clear mental picture.extraordinary ability to connect all theTopiccovered in the course as wellPositive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Well structured and commendable clarity. A brilliant course for beginners with no machine learning knowledge. Takes you to some advanced topics from absolute scratch.knowledge. Takes you to some advancedTopicfrom absolute scratch. Positive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Very nice course well adapted to students from any place in the world. Keeps you engrossed and focused during all 11 weeks. Materials are well structured and explain the topic completely clearly. Assignments are interesting and enthralling.are well structured and explain theTopiccompletely clearly. Assignments are interesting andPositive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Great course, good overview over the most interesting topics of machine learning with the possibility to try them out with your own code. Easy to use submission system (both Octave and MATLAB worked fine). Minor drawback: an overview of more advanced/complex implementations of the concepts shown would be helpful for deciding where to go next after this course. Still, 5 Stars, because the course covers the important algorithms well enough to understand and use them, within very short videos.good overview over the most interestingTopicof machine learning with the possibilityPositive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Prof. Andrew Ng is the best faculty for Machine Learning. He made the course very simple and covered most of the topics from its foundation. The examples he illustrated made it understandable.simple and covered most of theTopicfrom its foundation. The examples hePositive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Ng's practical approach addresses complex topics giving you the right intuitions and just enough to get you on track to actually go about doing useful things, and also showing enough of a "map" to get you to dig deeper in the right locations. Thanks Ng and the great mentors of course, especially Tom and Paul. Ng's practical approach addresses complexTopicgiving you the right intuitions andPositive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Amazing, Andrew explains really well each topic, and I think the most important part of this course is the debugging the algorithms, understanding where and how you can improve the algorithm that you are working on.Amazing, Andrew explains really well eachTopicand I think the most importantPositive0.81.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Gently-paced and reasonable in terms of course work load, even for a busy person. This course greatly demystified machine learning for me. Alvin's lectures are friendly and easy to follow, and progress smoothly from one point of interest to the next, always taking time to briefly recap on precursor topics that were previously discussed. I really appreciate how the assignments focus on the core algorithms and their implementation. Ancillary implementation steps and a scaffolding for testing and viewing the results are already given for the learner to use, play with, and go back and reference for educational purposes if need be, for refreshing on use of tools such as plotting methods. The way the assignments are structured, putting emphasis on filling in the gaps with implementation of the important algorithms, makes completing assignments a very satisfying and fulfilling experience. I feared I would get caught up in preliminary steps, i.e. getting plots to display correctly or cleaning up the data, but that's all taken care of so that one can focus on practicing the techniques most relevant to the topic and algorithms. I only wish there were more assignments to complete, both to cover more of the course's material and to have more chances to practice algorithm prototyping in Octave/Matlab.time to briefly recap on precursorTopicthat were previously discussed. I reallyNegative-0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Gently-paced and reasonable in terms of course work load, even for a busy person. This course greatly demystified machine learning for me. Alvin's lectures are friendly and easy to follow, and progress smoothly from one point of interest to the next, always taking time to briefly recap on precursor topics that were previously discussed. I really appreciate how the assignments focus on the core algorithms and their implementation. Ancillary implementation steps and a scaffolding for testing and viewing the results are already given for the learner to use, play with, and go back and reference for educational purposes if need be, for refreshing on use of tools such as plotting methods. The way the assignments are structured, putting emphasis on filling in the gaps with implementation of the important algorithms, makes completing assignments a very satisfying and fulfilling experience. I feared I would get caught up in preliminary steps, i.e. getting plots to display correctly or cleaning up the data, but that's all taken care of so that one can focus on practicing the techniques most relevant to the topic and algorithms. I only wish there were more assignments to complete, both to cover more of the course's material and to have more chances to practice algorithm prototyping in Octave/Matlab.the techniques most relevant to theTopicand algorithms. I only wish thereNegative-0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Great overview of several ML concepts and topics. Being a python fan I was skeptical in taking a course where the assignments were restricted to using octave. Yet, I was pleasantly surprised by how every lecture and assignment set was explained via basic linear algebra, and was impressed by the speed and efficiency of octave's framework of working with matrices. I also a little surprised that Random Forests and Decision tree based algos were not covered in the course.overview of several ML concepts andTopicBeing a python fan I wasPositive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Wonderful introduction to machine learning. Instructor emphasizes conceptual understanding of many topics and presents the concepts in a coherent and instructive manner. My only objection is that the course sometimes lacks enough mathematical justification behind some formulas used, but I understand that this is only an introduction so I won't complain too much about that.Instructor emphasizes conceptual understanding of manyTopicand presents the concepts in aPositive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ I liked how Dr. Ng introduced new topics using simple examples. Concretely, when he introduced neural networks he showed how an exclusive or could be designed using a number of logistic regression classifiers wired together. See what I did there?liked how Dr. Ng introduced newTopicusing simple examples. Concretely, when hePositive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ The course is quite comprehensive and is taught by someone who is highly competent and also has a very nice disposition: Andrew. Selection of topics of the syllabus has been done mindfully.very nice disposition: Andrew. Selection ofTopicof the syllabus has been donePositive0.81.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ I am very pleased with this course. It was well-taught, challenging, useful, and relevant to my current projects. I found myself saying "wow" more that a couple of times. Even the lectures on "side topics" like pipeline and algorithm evaluation were very useful. It was well thought-out. Thank you.Even the lectures on " sideTopiclike pipeline and algorithm evaluation wereNegative-0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Greatly explained. Awesome topic Greatly explained. AwesomeTopic Positive0.81.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Loved this course! It was nice to get a real world comparison of the runtime of perfect mathematical solutions to problems like optimization vs. algorithmic solutions. In my experience, math classes tend to favor solving for variables algebraically, when the calculation of such a solution in many cases apparently takes much longer than the very accurate approximation obtained by gradient descent, for example! Also, I must admit I got a rush from implementing my first neural network, even though it was a lot simpler than I assumed it would be. I thought it was so cool to have built an autonomous program that can read numbers from a pixel array! Finally, I've always found the topic of data compression to be fascinating, so having algorithms and analysis tools for compression is pretty helpful. Thanks, Dr. Ng! :Darray! Finally, I've always found theTopicof data compression to be fascinating,Positive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Although this course was recorded in 2011, I have found it incredibly valuable. Professor Andrew Ng presents exceptionally well providing a strong logic and clear thought allowing you to follow along and understand. Additionally, due to the fact that this was recorded in 2011, I think allows people like myself who don't have much experience with the ML topic to learn the basics as it was taught then. Many times, topics get very confusing as they grow and evolve. The level of information and concepts presented are fantastic and I've gotten so much out of my time and efforts. Thanks to Professor Ng and all of the moderators and mentors that are still active answering questions.have much experience with the MLTopicto learn the basics as itPositive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Overall course is really good. But I would be much more happy if he covers deep learning or creates other courses on specific topic like deep learning, recommendation system.or creates other courses on specificTopiclike deep learning, recommendation system. Positive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Excellent course! Andrew Ng has treated all topics in a simple, but complete . Furthermore, the course program it is rich in topics and it provides many opportunities to deepen what is most interesting for each student.course! Andrew Ng has treated allTopicin a simple, but complete .Positive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Excellent course! Andrew Ng has treated all topics in a simple, but complete . Furthermore, the course program it is rich in topics and it provides many opportunities to deepen what is most interesting for each student.course program it is rich inTopicand it provides many opportunities toPositive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ great course and a great lecturer, really enjoyed it and it's given me a solid foundation in the topic. Thanks Andrewme a solid foundation in theTopicThanks Andrew Positive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Nice course, interesting topics. Recommended! Nice course, interestingTopicRecommended! Positive0.81.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ This is the best to way to start with Machine Learning. Andrew NG has explained all the topics in a really interesting manner for student with all kind of background. Also He has taken care to answer all the question probably a student can have while attending this class. Overall a wonderful experience and Now I am really feeling Welcomed By the field of Machine Learning :-). Thanks a lot Andrew NG, Thanks a lot Coursera.Andrew NG has explained all theTopicin a really interesting manner forPositive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ very interesting topic,.... JL very interestingTopic. . . . JL Positive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ A lot of content, covering range of topics , very clearly presented and well prepared training assingments. lot of content, covering range ofTopic, very clearly presented and wellPositive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ The best course I've taken on Coursera so far. This was the first ever course offered on Coursera, by the founder himself, Andrew Ng. He's a great instructor, covering topics right from the ground to the sky. I'd say the implementation is in OCTAVE instead of popular languages like R/Python, which could have improved upon a lot for learners. But since Andrew has focussed this course upon beginners, I think OCTAVE is apt. The assignments were relatively easy as most of the implementation (ground work) was done, only the main functions were to be implemented. But yes I learnt a lot from the way the assignments are designed. You create a digit recogniser just by being through this course. I would recommend it to all learners who are beginning with Machine Learning or Data Sciences to take up this course.Ng. He's a great instructor, coveringTopicright from the ground to thePositive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ The course is very well organized covering a lot of topics. The assignments are mapped well with the course content and help to understand the system development well. Professor ANg is very clear in his explanations and makes you feel very comfortable even with the difficult concepts. I highly recommend this course if you plan to learn machine learning using open source tools and practical examples.well organized covering a lot ofTopicThe assignments are mapped well withPositive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ The topic is explained in a great way. I had no struggle getting my had around it. TheTopicis explained in a great way.Positive0.81.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Great teacher, great classes, great programming exercises. Everything in this course is awesome. It covers from basic topics to more advanced concepts. Really loving it :)is awesome. It covers from basicTopicto more advanced concepts. Really lovingPositive0.81.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Very accessible course, with a wide variety of topics. It provides a good introduction to ML. The pacing of the course is good, and somewhat faster than e.g. WU's machine learning specialization (where linear regression and classification take up an entire module, instead of one lecture). In that sense, this course may be a particularly good fit for people that already have some working knowledge of statistics and (statistical) programming. Also, Andrew Ng is a very good and inspiring professor. In the programming exercises, there is a lot of emphasis on vectorization, which is very useful. However, once you've wrapped your head around that concept, many of them sometimes seem a little too straightforward to implement. Nonetheless, the applications are very cool, including e.g. computer vision and anomaly detection. The (free) software (Octave) is very intuitive and easy to use. All in all, an excellent course. If only there was an "intermediate ML" follow up by professor Ng. course, with a wide variety ofTopicIt provides a good introduction toPositive0.80.50.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Excellent for the machine learning beginners. Courser prepares the surroundings for each topics before going into deep. Intermediate quiz and assignments for each covered topics are very good idea to check learned concepts with practical. Thanks a lot.Courser prepares the surroundings for eachTopicbefore going into deep. Intermediate quizPositive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Excellent for the machine learning beginners. Courser prepares the surroundings for each topics before going into deep. Intermediate quiz and assignments for each covered topics are very good idea to check learned concepts with practical. Thanks a lot.quiz and assignments for each coveredTopicare very good idea to checkPositive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Excellent course. Loved all the topics and the perfect explanations by professor Ng. Thank you for a wonderful experience! Excellent course. Loved all theTopicand the perfect explanations by professorPositive0.91.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Excellent survey of Machine Learning. Andrew Ng is an excellent instructor and works through theory and concrete examples of topics covered. Homework examples are practical as well. Definitely recommend.through theory and concrete examples ofTopiccovered. Homework examples are practical asNegative-0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ This course is an amazing course. I have completed around 4 weeks of material. The concepts are covered both top-down and bottom-up. The instructor really adds value with every video. To improve this course, I would recommend covering more topics and make the assignments a bit harder. At least towards the end of each assignment.course, I would recommend covering moreTopicand make the assignments a bitPositive0.60.50.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Amazing - an all-in-one course spanning all the relevant machine learning topics.spanning all the relevant machine learningTopic Positive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ I can highly recommend this course to anyone interest in the topic of machine learning. The course not only provides a nice and broad overview of the topic, but also offers some well prepared programming tasks that are easy to work through helping to deepen the understanding of the courses content. Moreover, Prof. Ng offers useful advice for practical application of machine learning throughout the course. However, for my taste the lessons could assume a higher level of the basic knowledge of mathematics of the attendees, which would get some lessons more to the point. All in all Professor Ng did a great job and it was a joy to follow his course. Thanks for that.course to anyone interest in theTopicof machine learning. The course notNegative-0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ I can highly recommend this course to anyone interest in the topic of machine learning. The course not only provides a nice and broad overview of the topic, but also offers some well prepared programming tasks that are easy to work through helping to deepen the understanding of the courses content. Moreover, Prof. Ng offers useful advice for practical application of machine learning throughout the course. However, for my taste the lessons could assume a higher level of the basic knowledge of mathematics of the attendees, which would get some lessons more to the point. All in all Professor Ng did a great job and it was a joy to follow his course. Thanks for that.nice and broad overview of theTopicbut also offers some well preparedPositive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Good overview of machine learning. In general focuses more on how to do, but due to course length skipped on some of the how or why in certain topics. Good mentor responses. Lecture video pause points are bugged. Lecture and assignments are quite detailed to walk you through it. Course content not designed to be difficult. Weeks are not very balanced. Some weeks take longer than other weeks, and you don't really know until the week starts. One thing I really dislike is you can't take notes online while watching the video. You'll have to do it elsewhere (on paper, on notepad). There isn't a quick summary of topics covered in the video you can go to. This would help if you wanted to rewatch a certain part but couldn't recall which video it was in.the how or why in certainTopicGood mentor responses. Lecture video pauseNegative-0.60.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Good overview of machine learning. In general focuses more on how to do, but due to course length skipped on some of the how or why in certain topics. Good mentor responses. Lecture video pause points are bugged. Lecture and assignments are quite detailed to walk you through it. Course content not designed to be difficult. Weeks are not very balanced. Some weeks take longer than other weeks, and you don't really know until the week starts. One thing I really dislike is you can't take notes online while watching the video. You'll have to do it elsewhere (on paper, on notepad). There isn't a quick summary of topics covered in the video you can go to. This would help if you wanted to rewatch a certain part but couldn't recall which video it was in.There isn't a quick summary ofTopiccovered in the video you canNegative-0.80.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Excellent! Very focused on concrete applications, but also in providing a certain level of depth on the theory side. Very clear and practical lectures. Very good programming exercises, progressively challenging and good to sediment the knowledge. A good way of getting in touch with main topics in ML.of getting in touch with mainTopicin ML. Positive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Excellent course with clear and detailed explanations. Very interesting topic.clear and detailed explanations. Very interestingTopic Positive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ This was an interesting and well planned overview of a wide range of topics in machine learning. For a beginner, this course gave me a great look at the bredth of the topic. both on elements I had some experience with (SVM, Unsupervised clustering) and stuff I hadn't ever looked into before (PCA, NN). I thought the video lectures were well made and the progamming assignments were really well targeted (even if they were a little hand hold-y). Thanks to Dr. Ng and his team!overview of a wide range ofTopicin machine learning. For a beginner,Positive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ This course was a great introduction into the field of Machine Learning, covering multiple approaches and possible applications, all spread between a series of simple projects and easy-to-follow lecture videos. Many of the terms used were highly technical, and it could be difficult to keep them separate at times, but the way they were presented offered a chance for association with mathematics rather than just a word. Rated 4/5 for ability to break down complex topics and subject material. as well as the depth of the explanations, but with insufficient emphasis on application to reasonably transfer these concepts from academia to the real world.for ability to break down complexTopicand subject material. as well asPositive0.70.50.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Excellent course with a great introduction to the various topics and applications of machine learning with increasing level of complexity.a great introduction to the variousTopicand applications of machine learning withPositive0.81.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ The best introductory course in ML. Don't be afraid of using Octave/Matlab. The syntax is easy to learn and the programming exercises are one of the important part of the course that enhance your understanding to another level. The course covers really important topics in ML and provides extremely practical advises. You can understand most of the concept without strong background in math like linear algebra and calculus. level. The course covers really importantTopicin ML and provides extremely practicalPositive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Very good, this was my first course in Coursera, very interesting topics about learning algorithms.first course in Coursera, very interestingTopicabout learning algorithms. Positive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Very interesting and comprehensive. It has the level of complexity that I need: enough to go into details, but not too much so that it can be done in parallel with a regular job and doesn't require too many hours. One topic that's missing and that could be addressed in future revisions: reinforced learning.doesn't require too many hours. OneTopicthat's missing and that could beNegative-0.81.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Andrew Ng dives right into the subject matter of this course yet provides real world samples of the applications of machine learning. The exercises provide significant challenge if you're rusty on calculus and completely new to this topic, so I would recommend joining a study group or creating one yourself. I would take this course again to refresh the concepts of machine learning, especially if it is revised to stay up to date in the future.calculus and completely new to thisTopicso I would recommend joining aNegative-0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ I am very pleased with the course, and don't regret the time spent. The way the topics are explained is very understandable even for new student, good examples was given and topics covered are fundamental. Thank you, I gained good knowledge!student, good examples was given andTopiccovered are fundamental. Thank you, IPositive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ This course it's a great introduction to several topics in Machine Learning. Andrew Ng it's an excellent teacher, he makes easy to understand difficult topics and gives very practical advices. Thank you for the course.it's a great introduction to severalTopicin Machine Learning. Andrew Ng it'sPositive0.81.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ This course it's a great introduction to several topics in Machine Learning. Andrew Ng it's an excellent teacher, he makes easy to understand difficult topics and gives very practical advices. Thank you for the course.he makes easy to understand difficultTopicand gives very practical advices. ThankPositive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ I have been really impressed with the quality of this course. The subject of the lecures is undoubtedly fascinating, while the teacher, Andrew Ng, is able to introduce even the most complex topics with clarity and effectiveness. The weekly workload is reasonable and carefully planned, as the difficulty of assignments and tests. Many thanks for making this course available!to introduce even the most complexTopicwith clarity and effectiveness. The weeklyPositive0.81.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Excellent class, in terms of specific content and didactical approach. All addressed topics are well motivated with real examples, and elaborated in great details, at the right pace. Lecture videos are clear, very accurate, and very accessible at the same time. Lab exercises are challenging and very much helping in fully grasping the concepts. One of the best classes I have ever attended, much better of many courses I attended in my university years. Thank you very much Professor Andrew Ng, Coursera, and Stanford !content and didactical approach. All addressedTopicare well motivated with real examples,Positive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ This course is simply great. Complex topic and advanced mathematical concept are explained in a comprehensive way. Assignments are well explained and guide me in many problems requiring machine learning approach. This course is simply great. ComplexTopicand advanced mathematical concept are explainedPositive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Awesome course! Really comprehensive and filled with relevant real world examples to better understand topics! Thanks Mr.Andrew!real world examples to better understandTopicThanks Mr. Andrew! Positive0.81.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Material is intense but the instructor does a great job explaining and simplifying a complex topic into a easy to understand course. The projects/assignment are challenging but fulfilling and ties back to the course materials. I highly recommend doing the assignment to get a full understanding.job explaining and simplifying a complexTopicinto a easy to understand course.Positive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Very nicely prepared course with interesting topics and valuable programming exercices. The deadlines of the assignments were sometimes a little bit tricky but neccesary to keep track of the course. Very nicely prepared course with interestingTopicand valuable programming exercices. The deadlinesPositive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Andrew makes this complex topic very straightforward to understand. He is also very encouraging with statements that "By now you know more than the average Silicon Valley Engineer"... Bottom line is this course helps new bies grasp and love machine learning Andrew makes this complexTopicvery straightforward to understand. He isPositive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Great course to understand machine learning with a lot of examples. I hope they can update course syllabus with more recent topics such as deep learning.update course syllabus with more recentTopicsuch as deep learning. Positive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Great course on an exciting area of data science that is applied in many modern practical applications (eg. "you'll also like this" product rating prediction, optical character recognition, spam filter etc). Professor Ng delivers the subject in a way that is straightforward and effective, it's fun to learn. I recommend the course to anyone who is interested in the topic and/or likes to do magic with statistical data.anyone who is interested in theTopicand/or likes to do magic withNegative-0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ This was my first course in machine learning and I definitely recommend others to do the same. The course covers broad range of topics in machine learning and can be used as very good foundation for more advanced topics such as: computer vision, neural networks etc. Andrew Ng is very gifted lecturer and can make the learning experience very pleasant. Hopefully I'll be able to take more of his classes in the future.The course covers broad range ofTopicin machine learning and can beNegative-0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ This was my first course in machine learning and I definitely recommend others to do the same. The course covers broad range of topics in machine learning and can be used as very good foundation for more advanced topics such as: computer vision, neural networks etc. Andrew Ng is very gifted lecturer and can make the learning experience very pleasant. Hopefully I'll be able to take more of his classes in the future.very good foundation for more advancedTopicsuch as: computer vision, neural networksPositive0.81.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Dr. Andrew Ng turned this otherwise complex subject into an easy to follow pleasant experience. With his unique visualizations he made possible for students understand the concepts, glimpse on how the topic applies to real world problems. Thank you Dr. Ng. the concepts, glimpse on how theTopicapplies to real world problems. ThankPositive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Really good course. Interesting topics, and good assignments. Really good course. InterestingTopicand good assignments. Positive0.70.50.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Excellent course! Well structured, covers a broad range of topics, and Andrew is a great teacher who knows how to break things down to their essential parts and how to visualize them. For people who have none or only little programming experience, the programming exercises might be very time-consuming. I enjoyed them a lot since one has to implement the algorithms oneself and not just uses a package that does the job; that really helped me to understand the algorithms better. structured, covers a broad range ofTopicand Andrew is a great teacherPositive0.81.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ I have seen other machine learning courses but it cannot get any simpler than this. Most of the other courses will directly dive you into complex formulas and theorems. But Mr. Andrew Ng made it so easy for me to understand the basic concepts with his real world examples that now I can apply them in my own projects with ease. The evaluation system is also pretty good with hands on assignments. The quizzes were a little bit tough at times, but they forced me to go back to the corresponding topic and review it so that my concepts become clear. The assignments were also realistic and at times challenging for people using Matlab or Octave for first time. Thank you very much for this course. I hope this will help a lot in my career as a researcher.to go back to the correspondingTopicand review it so that myNegative-0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Contents are carefully organized with good exercises. The course covers the topics which are required to apply machine learning to real-world problems at basic levels. The topics are consistently addressed with motivation, theory, and implementation in order. The exercises are provided to teach the concepts of machine learning and their applications. Prof. Andrew Ng tried to eliminate technical barriers in writing codes in Matlab and let students understand the concepts fully. This class is the first choice of learning Machine Leaning for a self-driven learner.real-world problems at basic levels. TheTopicare consistently addressed with motivation, theory,Positive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Excellent course - simple, direct, and hands on but at the same time comprehensive and deep enough so that students of all levels can follow along and learn! You'll learn from the basics of 2D linear regression all the way through very important non-linear models for classification and regression (such as logistic regression, neural networks, SVM, collaborative filters, etc). Prof Ng and touches on many relevant topics like managing large datasets, convergence issues, debigging and error checking, and so on.Ng and touches on many relevantTopiclike managing large datasets, convergence issues,Positive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Perfect course! Good workload, about 4-6 hours a week. Well-paced. Relevant topics, good depth. Balance between theory and practise.4-6 hours a week. Well-paced. RelevantTopicgood depth. Balance between theory andPositive0.81.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ A very wonderful introduction to Machine Learning. This course will get you familiarized with some of the best ML techniques, concepts and best practices. If you need to apply ML in your field or want to build your career as a Data Scientist, this is your gateway. This course will leave you equipped and confident to get into the amazing world of Machine Learning. Professor Ng and his team has truly created a gem. I wish they would create and release the Deep Learning course, which delves into further models and topics currently very hot in the world of ML.which delves into further models andTopiccurrently very hot in the worldPositive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ This is the best ML course I've been enrolled in! Perfect order of topics.been enrolled in! Perfect order ofTopic Positive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ I am a beginner in Machine Learning. This course gives me very smooth transit for more challenging topics of ML. The exercises are really carefully designed to help me get a concrete idea of the learning algorithm and realization. Thank you, Andrew!very smooth transit for more challengingTopicof ML. The exercises are reallyPositive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ I am half way through this course and I feel this is the best online course available today. The content is superb, the subject is interesting and the instructor/the professor explains the topic in a very easy way. One more thing which makes this course great is the tools - the quizes and assignment framework (including the submission process) is very well designed. I aim to pursue career in Machine Learning at some point in time in (near) future. I am sure I am on right track. Anyone new to ML must start with this course.and the instructor/the professor explains theTopicin a very easy way. OnePositive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ All topics are introduced well. The pace of the lectures could be faster. The programming assignments are a really good addition and help to understand how the techniques work! AllTopicare introduced well. The pace ofPositive0.60.50.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Great mix of low level technical details, exposure to a variety of topics, and high level strategies.details, exposure to a variety ofTopicand high level strategies. Positive0.70.50.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Very interesting course, explaining the topics in a very easy way, with lots of practical exercises! Made me want to dig deeper into Machine Learning and try to find applications for my PhD in Quantitative Economics. Very interesting course, explaining theTopicin a very easy way, withPositive0.81.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Great course on machine learning! This topic was new to me, and I found that the course was very helpful in teaching the main concepts of machine learning while keeping it interesting by showing realistic applications.Great course on machine learning! ThisTopicwas new to me, and INegative-0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Great Course and Great Teacher!. Most of the topics covered are described in clear and practical way and the programming exercides help to get a better understanding. Perfecto to have an initial but solid backgroung abour Machine Learning.Great Teacher! . Most of theTopiccovered are described in clear andPositive0.70.50.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Great course! Andrew Ng does a great job at explaining the material in a concise but still pretty complete manner. He is very effective at simplifying this topic so that it can be readily understood. Very good support staff as well.is very effective at simplifying thisTopicso that it can be readilyPositive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ My CS friend recommended me to take this course to learn more about how to use data in business, after he heard that I wanted to program an app for food. he warned me about the great deal of math involved (mainly linear algebra). me being a physics/engineering major I naturally got even more excited (it turned out that he was right, and it would also be a huge plus to know multivariate calculus, and I can see myself struggle with the concepts had I not studied both these topics to bits in school). incidentally, this was my first online coursera experience. I can tell you it will be life changing experience. No longer do I have to physically travel somewhere to listen to lectures or hand in assignments, nor download lecture notes off of the school server. This is a 24/7 always on always available service, with the best TA's to answer your questions if you get stuck on homework assignments and quizzes. Everything in the coding assignments tests your knowledge of the course lectures and is designed such that you can complete it in the shortest possible amount of time while reaping the maximum amount of benefit. It is "easy" sense does not require you to grind through mundane things like looking for your own training set data or writing code to plot and visualise the data, but it is "hard" in the sense that very often it takes an hour (or more) of studying the lectures and thinking to figure out how to solve the problem in the most efficient way as possible which often involves writing a single line of vectored matlab/octave code. It is more of an overview of the most important topics in machine learning, but will be a great springboard to go in depth into each aspect of it. Lastly, Andrew often offers wonderful insights into the day to day of machine learning professionals in his lecture videos, so I would advise watching every single minute of them to get the most out of the course instead of aiming to race over the finish line (which can be tempting at times when the deadline approaches)had I not studied both theseTopicto bits in school). incidentally, thisNegative-0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ My CS friend recommended me to take this course to learn more about how to use data in business, after he heard that I wanted to program an app for food. he warned me about the great deal of math involved (mainly linear algebra). me being a physics/engineering major I naturally got even more excited (it turned out that he was right, and it would also be a huge plus to know multivariate calculus, and I can see myself struggle with the concepts had I not studied both these topics to bits in school). incidentally, this was my first online coursera experience. I can tell you it will be life changing experience. No longer do I have to physically travel somewhere to listen to lectures or hand in assignments, nor download lecture notes off of the school server. This is a 24/7 always on always available service, with the best TA's to answer your questions if you get stuck on homework assignments and quizzes. Everything in the coding assignments tests your knowledge of the course lectures and is designed such that you can complete it in the shortest possible amount of time while reaping the maximum amount of benefit. It is "easy" sense does not require you to grind through mundane things like looking for your own training set data or writing code to plot and visualise the data, but it is "hard" in the sense that very often it takes an hour (or more) of studying the lectures and thinking to figure out how to solve the problem in the most efficient way as possible which often involves writing a single line of vectored matlab/octave code. It is more of an overview of the most important topics in machine learning, but will be a great springboard to go in depth into each aspect of it. Lastly, Andrew often offers wonderful insights into the day to day of machine learning professionals in his lecture videos, so I would advise watching every single minute of them to get the most out of the course instead of aiming to race over the finish line (which can be tempting at times when the deadline approaches)an overview of the most importantTopicin machine learning, but will bePositive0.81.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Great high-level overview of a lot of topics! Every lecture was very well explained. The written assignments and programming exercises were a good balance between getting your hands dirty while still being paced that you could finish them all in a timely manner and finish the course with a busy schedule. I had fun!high-level overview of a lot ofTopicEvery lecture was very well explained.Positive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ The lectures are great, and they are reinforced with the quizzes and programming exercises. The quizzes need critical thinking to get all of them correctly. The programming assignments are there to cover the basic concepts. The way the course it taught is suited for online courses. The topics are well-divided in short chunks, making it easier to watch the lectures at different times of the day. There are some mistakes on the English subtitles, but it doesn't hinder the learning. Overall, a well-taught course.is suited for online courses. TheTopicare well-divided in short chunks, makingPositive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ I really enjoyed the course. It was a very good introduction to a lot of topics in machine learning. The quizes and assignments were manageable but not too easy. However, there were no written course materials to print out. Thats the reason I only rate the course 4 stars.good introduction to a lot ofTopicin machine learning. The quizes andPositive0.70.50.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ This the recommended place for a beginner to start in machine learning as well for 'experts' who need to freshen up on the concepts. Course covers most of the relevant topics in machine learning without going deep into mathematics. There should be more courses from Professor Ng in continuation of these topics.Course covers most of the relevantTopicin machine learning without going deepPositive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ This the recommended place for a beginner to start in machine learning as well for 'experts' who need to freshen up on the concepts. Course covers most of the relevant topics in machine learning without going deep into mathematics. There should be more courses from Professor Ng in continuation of these topics.Professor Ng in continuation of theseTopic Negative-0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ The topics are perfectly presented, the order of topics is logical and the transition between topics is smooth. TheTopicare perfectly presented, the order ofPositive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ The topics are perfectly presented, the order of topics is logical and the transition between topics is smooth.are perfectly presented, the order ofTopicis logical and the transition betweenPositive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ The topics are perfectly presented, the order of topics is logical and the transition between topics is smooth.is logical and the transition betweenTopicis smooth. Positive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ According to me, the best online course for the topicthe best online course for theTopic Positive0.81.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Great class, wonderfully taught! Complex topics have been explained very well for anyone to understand. Perfect if you want to get into developing Machine Learning applications on your own or if you just want to know more about them. The quizzes and programming assignments provided great opportunities to try out and better understand the topics covered in the lecture videos. Would definitely recommend! Great class, wonderfully taught! ComplexTopichave been explained very well forPositive0.81.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Great class, wonderfully taught! Complex topics have been explained very well for anyone to understand. Perfect if you want to get into developing Machine Learning applications on your own or if you just want to know more about them. The quizzes and programming assignments provided great opportunities to try out and better understand the topics covered in the lecture videos. Would definitely recommend!try out and better understand theTopiccovered in the lecture videos. WouldNegative-0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ The key topics in machine learning are well explained and the course is fun to follow. The keyTopicin machine learning are well explainedPositive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Great Course, Simplified way of understanding the topic, although i was expecting machine learning to be much harder than that,, the teacher could convince me that it's not that hard and that i really do it and pass,, it was fun taking this course, i was really enjoying it, thanks to the great motivator Professor Andrew, thank you very much for your efforts. i know now i'm ready to work on much harder machine learning application and much more sophisticated ones, 100% satisfied :)) Thank you VERY much Heba AlawnehCourse, Simplified way of understanding theTopicalthough i was expecting machine learningNegative-0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ This class was a great introduction to machine learning ideas and implementation. Prof. Ng does a really good job of not only showing you how to code up machine learning examples in MATLAB/Octave, but explaining the rationale behind them. If machine learning is as much an art as a science, then this is the "artistic" part, which is hard to find in a textbook. However, I do kind of wish we had covered fewer topics, but in more detail. Mind you, I'm biased because I was a math major and want to see proofs for everything, but I would have really liked to see more of the details behind support vector machines and neural networks. If you're looking for that kind of thing, then it's probably best to do additional reading on your own. Anyway, I still gave this class five stars because I have been searching for an introduction to machine learning that could give me a broad perspective (and share some wisdom of expertise) for a while now. I found it in Andrew Ng's machine learning class on Coursera.of wish we had covered fewerTopicbut in more detail. Mind you,Negative-0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ This is an excellent course. This course has evoked my interest in the topic. The best course I have taken till now in Coursera.has evoked my interest in theTopicThe best course I have takenPositive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Crystal clear and well paced lectures, good coverage of several interesting topics, amusing exercises. Thanks professor Ng and TAs. lectures, good coverage of several interestingTopicamusing exercises. Thanks professor Ng andPositive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ High Level Course! The topics are explained with great competence and exercises in Matlab are really useful. High Level Course! TheTopicare explained with great competence andPositive0.81.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ This was an extremely well put together course. The lectures content and format were amazing and made complex topics very approachable. I am very happy I took the course.format were amazing and made complexTopicvery approachable. I am very happyPositive0.81.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Andrew is a great professor. Explained the topics clearly.is a great professor. Explained theTopicclearly. Positive0.81.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ The best online course i've ever attended. The explainations are crystal clear even for non-methematicians and the topic is widely covered ( No deep learning nor bayesian methods though). If only my former college teachers would've been half that good..clear even for non-methematicians and theTopicis widely covered ( No deepNegative-0.70.50.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ This was my first coursera class, and I came out feeling confident in my use of the methods that Prof. Ng taught. The programming exercises do a very good job of guiding students through the implementational details of each learning method and usually provide examples to illustrate the strengths, weaknesses, and options within each. I'm a graduate student in a protein structure/rational drug design lab, and the topics from this class have already weaved their way into my projects. These methods are applicable to almost any quantitative form of data - I strongly recommend this course for other young researchers, either to prepare to implement the methods themselves, or to just start thinking about how to format the conventions of their sceintific domain in a machine-learnable way!structure/rational drug design lab, and theTopicfrom this class have already weavedNegative-0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ A large number of topics covered. A very good explanation of the material. Interesting programming assignments. A large number ofTopiccovered. A very good explanation ofPositive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ A really good course. The teacher explains a lot of different topics clearly. You will learn a lot of Machine Learning. Moreover, there are practical works that help you to implement what you see during the video.teacher explains a lot of differentTopicclearly. You will learn a lotPositive0.81.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ I believe this is the most enjoyable nine weeks course that I ever had. Prof. Andrew has his way explaining a complex mathematical concept in an easy and non-intimidating way. I used to be afraid & dislike when it comes to statistics, machine learning related field. After following this course, I've gained a bit more courage to learn more complex and exciting field. The Quiz and programming works are challenging but enjoyable to do. It gives me more understanding about the topic while having fun applying the concept to real problems in my field of work. The course itself is really interesting and relevant if you are in the software engineering field. There are a lot of concepts that you can apply to your work. I highly recommended to follow the course and do the assignment.gives me more understanding about theTopicwhile having fun applying the conceptPositive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ The course provides a sizeable amount of pretty cohesive material, which can still be understood by non-CS students. It's very practical and it includes a very nice mix of quiz tests and great MATLAB/Octave programming assignments. After going through the assignments I started wondering about other problems which data sets I can plug with small modifications into the completed solutions. Andrew Ng keeps a great balance between explaining important details and skipping over parts that require straying too much from the main topic of the lecture. I still don't have very deep or broad knowledge in the Machine Learning domain, but it feels like the course doesn't miss anything of the fundamentals. Overall, I'd definitely recommend the course to CS students, high-school students with interests in the computer science area and even specialists in other areas with some knowledge in linear algebra with interest in the AI and ML domains.straying too much from the mainTopicof the lecture. I still don'tNegative-0.81.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ I enjoyed the course. It covered many machine learning topics and supplied good advice and simple working example. It is a great practical guide.course. It covered many machine learningTopicand supplied good advice and simplePositive0.60.50.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Un curso impresionante, inclusive para quienes (como yo) tienen experiencia previa en cursos de nivel universitario en aprendizaje automático. El profesor es extraordinario, y las clases son excelentemente llevadas adelante por el profesor, quien es un GURU en la materia. Absolutamente recomendado. -- An impressive course, including for those who (like me) had previous experience with University level courses regarding machine learning. The teacher is extraordinary, and the classes are excellently taught by the teacher, who is a GURU in this topic. Absolutelly recommended! who is a GURU in thisTopicAbsolutelly recommended! Positive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ This course presentation is simple and easy to digest with some hints about where the complexity exist. The exercises also well designed to lead student to the right direction without worrying too much about implementation detail that support the main topics. I usually focus in the wrong direction while learning something new. This trap is frustrating, but this course is really enjoyable. Thank you for making this course.implementation detail that support the mainTopicI usually focus in the wrongNegative-0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Explanation of each topic is so Excellent. And Teaching Methodology is like as we required. Every programmer should have the knowledge of Machine Learning Explanation of eachTopicis so Excellent. And Teaching MethodologyPositive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Although the course is requiring some time to spend on to benefit from, the topics covered are very well introduced with accurate examples and explanations to understand the practical side of this topic. Also, the programming assignments where really challenging while kept in line with the material provided during the classes. I definitely suggest this course to anyone interested in covering the basic and the most advanced topics in machine learning, having said that it still remain an introductory course to ML. Thanks a lot for the fun I had and the huge amount of new things I learned.spend on to benefit from, theTopiccovered are very well introduced withPositive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Although the course is requiring some time to spend on to benefit from, the topics covered are very well introduced with accurate examples and explanations to understand the practical side of this topic. Also, the programming assignments where really challenging while kept in line with the material provided during the classes. I definitely suggest this course to anyone interested in covering the basic and the most advanced topics in machine learning, having said that it still remain an introductory course to ML. Thanks a lot for the fun I had and the huge amount of new things I learned.understand the practical side of thisTopicAlso, the programming assignments where reallyNegative-0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Although the course is requiring some time to spend on to benefit from, the topics covered are very well introduced with accurate examples and explanations to understand the practical side of this topic. Also, the programming assignments where really challenging while kept in line with the material provided during the classes. I definitely suggest this course to anyone interested in covering the basic and the most advanced topics in machine learning, having said that it still remain an introductory course to ML. Thanks a lot for the fun I had and the huge amount of new things I learned.the basic and the most advancedTopicin machine learning, having said thatPositive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ This is a great course. My only concern is that it goes slow at times and it feels like topics are being discussed repeatedly. I would rather have the wiki lecture notes prominently displayed for my reference rather than having to watch very nuanced lecture videos because I sit through a lot of uneccessary video out of concern that I will miss something important.at times and it feels likeTopicare being discussed repeatedly. I wouldNegative-0.70.50.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ I understand that many people want to quickly jumping on the topic, but there should be a minimum set of prerequisites before starting this class. This would avoid digressions such as explaining basic vector/matrix operations or unnecessary calculus reviews. want to quickly jumping on theTopicbut there should be a minimumNegative-0.60.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Very well structured course. Professor is excellent. Lecture videos are easy to understand, have good examples, and are well organized. The assignments are relevant and illustrate the process of actually running machine learning. However, the scope of topics does feel a bit too "intro/basic" and the material and assignments feel spoonfed. It would have been great if the course went deeper into each topic and also challenged the student to do more coding independently in Octave/Matlab.machine learning. However, the scope ofTopicdoes feel a bit too "Positive0.60.50.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Very well structured course. Professor is excellent. Lecture videos are easy to understand, have good examples, and are well organized. The assignments are relevant and illustrate the process of actually running machine learning. However, the scope of topics does feel a bit too "intro/basic" and the material and assignments feel spoonfed. It would have been great if the course went deeper into each topic and also challenged the student to do more coding independently in Octave/Matlab.the course went deeper into eachTopicand also challenged the student toPositive0.60.50.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Extremely good course to start with machine learning. Clears basic concepts without going into too much detail which makes it ideal for students with no background in calculus. Also, the structure and content is well organized and topics are not rushed upon. You not only learn algorithms but also best practrices to follow to achieve better accuracy. The programming exercises are also really good. All of this makes coupled with the helpful Coursera community to guide you when you are stuck- up with a problem makes it an ideal course to start learning machine learning.and content is well organized andTopicare not rushed upon. You notPositive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ This is an excellent introduction to Machine Learning. It covers both Supervised and Unsupervised learning as well as some more advanced topics (Recommender Systems, Large Scale Machine Learning). The labs are very well made and help to understand the subtleties of Machine Learning implementation. Finally, there are lots of practical advice on how to debug your Machine Learning implementations when things do not go as planned.as well as some more advancedTopic(Recommender Systems, Large Scale Machine Learning).Positive0.81.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ This free course, which is available for certificate now is well designed and covers a wide range of topics. The Professor of course is an authority in the subject. I think it serves well for both experienced learners and new learners alike. Before anyone ventures on any other MOOC course in this area, they must first check this course in my opinion. and covers a wide range ofTopicThe Professor of course is anPositive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ The course content is very dense but the questions and exercices help you master the topics as you are progressing. Interesting class.and exercices help you master theTopicas you are progressing. Interesting class.Positive0.81.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ A great introduction into machine learning. Hoping Andrew develops a second stage to this course for more advanced topics. Thanks :)to this course for more advancedTopicThanks :) Positive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ great overview of the topic. professor nguyen is very engaging. the only downside is from an applied perspective in that the coding is in octave, whereas most data science i've seen done these days is in python or R great overview of theTopicprofessor nguyen is very engaging. thePositive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ This is a great course ! The pacing is just right. Andrew covers each topic in very easily digestible bits and is very careful to not overwhelm beginners. I find this technique incredibly refreshing and open and welcoming. It is all too easy for professors to act like elites in their ivory towers and make you feel foolish for not knowing enough but Andrew is the opposite of that and actively encourages you to push through difficult topics by focusing on the high level details first and leaving it up to you to research the details on your own. The programming exercises are set up so that all the distracting details are all coded already and it's up to you to fill in only the parts that are directly relevant to the topic you are learning. There's only one exercise that is slightly confusing but it's easy to get help on it in the forums if there's a helpful moderator like Tom Mosher around ! Highly recommended.encourages you to push through difficultTopicby focusing on the high levelPositive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Course is really good, it covers a lot of different topics at once on a good level, so you can continue studying by yourself. Forms good understanding of machine learning. In my opinion one of the most important things is that the lecturer tries to explain each and every topic and not just give the ability to use it, there are a lot of step-by-step examples and additional explanation videos. Programming assignments are also good, they cover a lot of material and give real examples. Definitely recommend this course. It's fun.it covers a lot of differentTopicat once on a good level,Positive0.81.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Course is really good, it covers a lot of different topics at once on a good level, so you can continue studying by yourself. Forms good understanding of machine learning. In my opinion one of the most important things is that the lecturer tries to explain each and every topic and not just give the ability to use it, there are a lot of step-by-step examples and additional explanation videos. Programming assignments are also good, they cover a lot of material and give real examples. Definitely recommend this course. It's fun.tries to explain each and everyTopicand not just give the abilityNegative-0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ This is a great course with great mentors and helpful resources. Would recommend for anybody who likes to learn about machine learning. It is just a starting point. Having good knowledge with Calculus, Linear Algebra and Satistics will help a great deal but are not mandatory. However this is not realy true if you really want to understand the formulas and concepts presented. (So: Would recommend if you learn some (at least basic) topics on calculus, linear algebra and statistics before)you learn some (at least basic)Topicon calculus, linear algebra and statisticsPositive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ The concepts are explained masterfully with a focus on understanding rather than high-level mathematics which most of these topics invariably deal with. Plus the exercises give a real feel for the practical questions that Machine Learning can solve and the method that practitioners use most often.high-level mathematics which most of theseTopicinvariably deal with. Plus the exercisesPositive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ This course brings fundamental topics every ML course should bring. The activities gives us the chance to better understand the way ML problems could be resolved. Topics are well explained, and the pace is comfortable. Five stars! way ML problems could be resolved.Topicare well explained, and the pacePositive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ I did master's in controls theory and still a very informative course so far. Dr. Ng sometimes omits derivation for some of the formulas but this can be done by a little bit of research into the topic from other sources.little bit of research into theTopicfrom other sources. Negative-0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Well structures, nicely narrated class! Would recommend to anyone with basic knowledge of linear algebra and programming, especially because it is a really "hot topic" right now.it is a really " hotTopicright now. Negative-0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ One of the excellent class i have ever taken. This course covers very wide topic in the machine learning subject. When i have enrolled for this course i haven't any idea about this subject. Now i have understood the concepts behind the machine learning and i am confident that i can build upon. Thanks to Prof.Ng for his excellent presentation avoiding complicated mathematical backgrounds to make the subject exciting. Thanks to coursera team members to include a course like this. Overall i have enjoyed. taken. This course covers very wideTopicin the machine learning subject. WhenNegative-0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ This is a survey course in Machine Learning which isn't afraid to get seriously in-depth with the detailed math and coding techniques underlying popular ML topics like logistic regression, neural networks, and SVMs. Andrew Ng also spends considerable time on applications and methods for determining if your learner is robust. It is a very challenging course, both conceptually and with the assignments. The assignments are very difficult and will require considerable time and effort. Previous experience with Matlab/Octave is helpful. In terms of math, I think at least one course in Linear Algebra should be prerequisite as the use of vector and matrix operations abound in this class. A good understanding of the programming concept of vectorization is also very helpful...if you don't already understand it...you will after you get through this course. A special thanks to Tom Mosher, one of the class mentors....his help and advice was very helpful in completing the course.and coding techniques underlying popular MLTopiclike logistic regression, neural networks, andPositive0.60.50.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Great course! The best one you can find on the web. Hands on with plenty of practical applications. Lots of work on the part of Dr Ng and his staff. I only wish Dr Ng followed a book with more detailed information on the different topics and additional ones we could refer to if we needed to. Maybe its time for him to write one. Thanks again. more detailed information on the differentTopicand additional ones we could referPositive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Excellent place to begin learning on machine learning. The course's quizzes as well as coding exercise are challenging enough to keep oneself going. It covers a variety of topics with an amazing lucidness and depth. I really enjoyed the course.going. It covers a variety ofTopicwith an amazing lucidness and depth.Positive0.81.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ A great online course! While taking this facinating course I have found myself discussing the content with several of my friends which is normally not possible when studying such geeky topics. You will get a much better sense of what is possible and what is still not possible, how long it takes to implement, how to do it, etc. This is much more useful as an introduction to machine learning than reading a book.not possible when studying such geekyTopicYou will get a much betterNegative-0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ This class is a fantastic introduction to machine learning. The concepts are presented using a clear and concise nomenclature that is easy to understand and provide a foundation to move on to more advance topics as the course progresses. In additional to providing a firm foundation in various machine learning algorithms practical examples are developed using Octave/Matlab. Tutorials are provided along the way and help is readily available if you get stuck on a problem. The course also focuses on best practices which are interwoven in various topics throughout the course making the content relevant and practical for solving real world problems. Kudos to Andrew Ng and Coursea.to move on to more advanceTopicas the course progresses. In additionalPositive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ This class is a fantastic introduction to machine learning. The concepts are presented using a clear and concise nomenclature that is easy to understand and provide a foundation to move on to more advance topics as the course progresses. In additional to providing a firm foundation in various machine learning algorithms practical examples are developed using Octave/Matlab. Tutorials are provided along the way and help is readily available if you get stuck on a problem. The course also focuses on best practices which are interwoven in various topics throughout the course making the content relevant and practical for solving real world problems. Kudos to Andrew Ng and Coursea.practices which are interwoven in variousTopicthroughout the course making the contentPositive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ The class is well organized and Prof Andrew covers many ML topics that are very practical and easily to learn, even for people without any ML experience. I'm pretty sure if we follow the class and finish all the assignments the students should have a very comprehensive view of what ML does and how it can solve the real problem. For more advanced technologies and mathematics proofs, this class does not explore much. However it cannot stop me liking this class!and Prof Andrew covers many MLTopicthat are very practical and easilyPositive0.81.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ I liked this course very much: The lectures follow up in a logical, natural way and the topics are very well explained. Personally, I had more problems with the quizzes (5 questions each) than with the programming assignments. The examples were interesting and the instructions so clear and detailed that I found it rather easy to do the programming. Another point that is worth to mention: The instructor, Andrew Ng, has not only an agreeable voice and speaks an easy-to-understand english (important for me as a non-english speaker) - He "transports" in addition his own passion for the subject and gives a lot of applicable advices. a logical, natural way and theTopicare very well explained. Personally, IPositive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ The course isn't very complicated or mathy, it covers the main topics of machine learning theory and provides many illustrative examples. I like the programming assignments most due to completeness of resulting solutions and simplicity of implementation process. Also, I discovered Matlab/Octave as a very laconic programming language/tool to deal with complex numerical problems. Thank you, Andrew Ng and the Course team!or mathy, it covers the mainTopicof machine learning theory and providesPositive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Short and appealing videos for each topic. Short and appealing videos for eachTopic Positive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ I am week 9 of current course but I already feel so good about the subject. The content covered by Professor and the ease with which he has gone over such complex subjects is beyond commendable. I thoroughly enjoyed the course. I just want Professor Ng to consider another advanced course which covers topics which he hasn't covered in this one, in detail, due to time and audience constraints. Also, there should be an option to get the certificate at the end of the course too, like, in my case, I wasn't sure if I will be able to follow deadlines due to work schedule but now at almost end of it, I feel like I should have opted for it. All in all, thank you so much!consider another advanced course which coversTopicwhich he hasn't covered in thisNegative-0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Great course! Great teacher! There are so many interesting topics within course and many challengeable programming assignments! I adore it!teacher! There are so many interestingTopicwithin course and many challengeable programmingPositive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ The topics covered are really good. It could have been better if a few of the topics are covered in depth. TheTopiccovered are really good. It couldPositive0.60.50.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Excellent course! The topics covered give a very good overview on the theory and some applications of machine learning. It was great fun to complete this course. Thanks, BS Excellent course! TheTopiccovered give a very good overviewPositive0.91.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Truly amazing quality of study that everyone can get from Coursera. Machine Learning topic got very well explained by the Instructor & He is obviously mastering this topic in all dimensions. I am benefited with enormous confidence into Machine learning topics which I would enhance further with practical experience in my field of study.& He is obviously mastering thisTopicin all dimensions. I am benefitedNegative-0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Pros: Really awesome course. Learned a lot from assignments . Andrew sir explained the difficult topics with so ease. Discussion forums helped a lot which i got stuck on particular assignment. The topics are structured well enough to guide step by step learning. Cons: The way this course is framed allows one to add only few lines of code. We don't learn to implement from scratch. I don't feel confident to apply the learned concepts to new real world problem. . Andrew sir explained the difficultTopicwith so ease. Discussion forums helpedPositive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Pros: Really awesome course. Learned a lot from assignments . Andrew sir explained the difficult topics with so ease. Discussion forums helped a lot which i got stuck on particular assignment. The topics are structured well enough to guide step by step learning. Cons: The way this course is framed allows one to add only few lines of code. We don't learn to implement from scratch. I don't feel confident to apply the learned concepts to new real world problem. got stuck on particular assignment. TheTopicare structured well enough to guideNegative-0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Excellent material. Very smooth introduction. Makes an important topic seem extremely easy.Very smooth introduction. Makes an importantTopicseem extremely easy. Positive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ I love this course. I would like to learn more from Andrew in this field. Could be Data mining or any other topic related to it.be Data mining or any otherTopicrelated to it. Negative-0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ This is by far the best course for people to get knowledge of machine learning in practice, especially for people who are working full day and are not actual students. What I really missed here, is some other topics: 1. Bayessian networks. 2. Markovian decision processes and Markovian hidden models. 3. Deep learning, of course. I guess you cannot really cover all that in one course, but I would gladly see the sequels for this course describing those topics.really missed here, is some otherTopic1. Bayessian networks. 2. Markovian decisionNegative-0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Excellent course, could be helped by having some prerequisites and then dispensing with the parts that breeze very secularly through weighty topics such as Linear Algebra and general interpreter based programming. <3 that breeze very secularly through weightyTopicsuch as Linear Algebra and generalPositive0.60.50.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ very good the topics and bring to develop new ideas very good theTopicand bring to develop new ideasPositive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ The best thing, just after the course when I see the stars to rate the course ML algorithm goes in my mind (Hehe). Super awesome course, right from the basics to deeper. Videos and topics are split in right pieces to keep it interesting. Interesting real world problems solved in programming exercises.the basics to deeper. Videos andTopicare split in right pieces toPositive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Andrew is a great teacher, the programming task are also awesome and the support from the people working on the topics is pretty good.from the people working on theTopicis pretty good. Positive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Exceptional. Fascinating topic, right level of depth, excellent professor - both in competence and teaching skills. Exceptional. FascinatingTopicright level of depth, excellent professorPositive0.81.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Great introductory course. Should be learnt in conjunction with another textbook. Prof. Andrew Ng covers a lot of concepts. Some videos though may seem like repetition should be viewed again to understand the concepts advocated by him. I have found it very useful to attend live ML/AI lectures/meetups and then talk to people about this course and discuss some specific topics. It is amazing how much Prof Ng has covered in the videos and exercises.this course and discuss some specificTopicIt is amazing how much ProfPositive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Excellent course ! Good choice of topics, great explanations, I liked that there are many practical tips. I would have liked: less guided programming exercises (the solution was almost given in the comments in the file to write) and larger (the student has to write only small bits of the overall project). I would also have liked recommended links or reading whenever a proof or an explanation of a mathematical result was skipped. I think the choice of what was skipped as too detailed for an intro was good, but would have been nice to have pointers for students who wanted to explore more.Excellent course ! Good choice ofTopicgreat explanations, I liked that therePositive0.90.50.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Challenging and demanding, but also excellently prepared course. Complex topics well explained, useful practical examples, getting you as far as to be able to solve your own problems using the methods presented. but also excellently prepared course. ComplexTopicwell explained, useful practical examples, gettingPositive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ This is so far the best online course I have found on Machine Learning. Dr. Andrew Ng is one of the best instructors I have experienced. His command on subject matter and style of teaching is truly amazing. He starts the topic from very basic concepts and gradually transit into most advance concepts but students never lose their interest. For students the comfort level remain the same in the advance level as it was for the basic concepts. I will strongly recommend this course to anyone who is planning to start their carrier in Machine learning. This is so far the best course you can find online and it is FREE. What else you can accept. J ��V�C��is truly amazing. He starts theTopicfrom very basic concepts and graduallyPositive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Wonderful course! Very clear to understand (I'm a university dropout), all the topics are very well explained with plenty of real life examples. I managed to complete the whole course relying only on my college math ( and I was a bad student ) Highly advised to anyone who is interested into Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, great kickstart.(I'm a university dropout), all theTopicare very well explained with plentyPositive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Very interesting topic and good way of teaching Very interestingTopicand good way of teaching Positive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ It is a very comprehensive course. It presents the basis of Machine Learning in a clear way and letting you know the analysis behind those techniques which are useful tools for future projects. The forum is always active so you can get/share information about each topic and improve your knowledge.you can get/share information about eachTopicand improve your knowledge. Positive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ This course is excellent and covers many topics, I recommend it. We are never lost during the videos because the motivations are well explained. Furthermore Andrew Ng speaks very clearly and is easily understood by a non native English speaker like me. I liked particularly the practical advices with the common mistakes that we should avoid. I don't give 5 stars just because it lacks a follow-up in order to go deeply to the subject, with a kind of final project and a certificate given in case of success. Maybe I should also have a look at the corresponding Stanford course which is supposed to be more complete than the online one. course is excellent and covers manyTopicI recommend it. We are neverPositive0.70.50.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ High quality human learning :-). Priceless practical advises, wide range of topics, well designed assignments. Highly recommended.Priceless practical advises, wide range ofTopicwell designed assignments. Highly recommended. Positive0.81.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Very interesting topic and good materials, a real pleasure following this course. Very interestingTopicand good materials, a real pleasurePositive0.71.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Excellent teaching style. Prof Ng has the uncanny ability to know what the student might be thinking about the topic being discussed. Highly recommended as a first course in machine learning.student might be thinking about theTopicbeing discussed. Highly recommended as aPositive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Excellent course! The ideas of every topics are well conveyed, and the programming exercises are great fun. I did get what I expected in this course. Thank you Prof. Ng for sharing your knowledge!Excellent course! The ideas of everyTopicare well conveyed, and the programmingPositive0.91.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Excellent! Strongly suggested to anyone interested in Machine Learning. The explanations has the perfect pace and a lot of intuitions are given to better visualize and remember mathematical formulas. The course does not go very deep in each topic but it gives a wide and general understanding of many tools and algorithms and it is a solid base for further studying.not go very deep in eachTopicbut it gives a wide andPositive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ This is my first course on any such topic. And I think for a noob like me its a good introduction to Machine Learning.my first course on any suchTopicAnd I think for a noobNegative-0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ This felt like a great introduction to the algorithms being used today by the top companies and academics. Very relevant course! This was not meant to be a thorough course, and some of the math was glossed over, but just enough was given so that I feel comfortable going further into any topic. This course can definitely take some time to complete, but anyone with some programming experience who's had exposure to linear algebra should be fine understanding what's happening.feel comfortable going further into anyTopicThis course can definitely take someNegative-0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Great course! Really good explanation of hard topics and interesting tasks.course! Really good explanation of hardTopicand interesting tasks. Positive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ This class is excellent on its own, but I'm taking it after having taken the 9-course sequence on Data Science from Johns Hopkins, which gave me a good foundation upon which to better understand this deeper dive into Machine Learning than what is presented in the 4-week course from JH on the same topic. Andrew Ng is presenting the material beautifully and understandably. The quizzes and the exercises complement the class lecture material quite well and both help cement the concepts presented.course from JH on the sameTopicAndrew Ng is presenting the materialNegative-0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ This is a really excellent course. I've learned various topics of machine learning including a fundamental algorithm to train models and predict cases and some practical tips like dealing with overfitting. Especially, programming assignments gave me a lot of intuition and understanding, that is helpful though it took some time to finish all of them. Thank Andrew Ng very much for the wonderful experience!really excellent course. I've learned variousTopicof machine learning including a fundamentalPositive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ A fantastic hands-on introduction to machine learning. A very good balance of theory and math with the hands-on aspect. The math, when it goes into calculus, is there for the interested student but is optional. This course is only introductory and should not be expected to provide anything approaching mastery in machine learning. Such mastery presupposes much deeper math skills than those covered here, along with much greater mastery of whatever language/tool is being used, and deeper knowledge and understanding of many other topics that are either merely touched upon here or skipped entirely. But you have to start somewhere, and this is a very good place to start. A few of the later modules have some very distressing errors in the material that can cause enormous confusion. Otherwise the material is very solid and well-vetted. The instructor is engaging and lively and his enthusiasm is infectious.knowledge and understanding of many otherTopicthat are either merely touched uponPositive0.81.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ The Good: This course is a good introduction to fundamental topics and basic techniques in machine learning. I feel that the biggest strength of this course comes from Prof. Ng's suggestions for how to design and improve machine learning systems in practice. The Bad: This course is a few years old, and there are a lot of errors in the videos and even occasionally in the programming exercises as well. In my opinion, there is a little too much hand-holding in the programming exercises, so that while I was able to implement the important bits and pieces of the algorithms, I didn't get much chance to practice the more difficult task of organizing the entire system. The Ambiguous: This course is *very* light on the math, perhaps as light as you could possibly get. I imagine this is a relief for a lot of people, but personally I felt annoyed and even a little patronized with the number of times Prof. Ng said that we "don't have to worry" about the mathematical details of different concepts and algorithms. It's fine to skip over derivations and details for the sake of a simple presentation or to emphasize practical application, but surely it is important to go back and see what all this stuff means eventually. I will certainly be looking for other courses on machine learning that give a more mathematical treatment, and I think that anyone who wants to seriously get into ML should probably do the same. On a related note, Prof. Ng takes his time in each video, speaking slowly, repeating different points, and carefully explicating formulas with examples. For some people that may be good, but I found myself frequently skipping ahead in videos because I just wanted to get to the point.is a good introduction to fundamentalTopicand basic techniques in machine learning.Positive0.70.50.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ good and simple explanation of difficult topicsgood and simple explanation of difficultTopic Positive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Very good explanation about every topics, almost every one could followed. Thanks a lot! Very good explanation about everyTopicalmost every one could followed. ThanksPositive0.61.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ good insight to machine learning algorithms, easy formulations and good visualizations, lots of topics and exercises that help to understand the theoryformulations and good visualizations, lots ofTopicand exercises that help to understandPositive0.81.00.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Excellent course. In the start of this course, I never thought I'd be able to do things I can do, after completing the course. But the only thing that kept me from giving this course a straight five stars is the lack of formal proofs. E.g back-propagation algorithm or PCA. I know this is somewhat advanced Calculus/Linear Algebra topics but it would have been a lot helpful if an optional material was at-least given.this is somewhat advanced Calculus/Linear AlgebraTopicbut it would have been aNegative-0.60.50.471.16
Gtv4Xb1-EeS-ViIACwYKVQ Amazing course. Complex topics explained in a way that anyone with a rudimentary understanding of math can follow. Amazing course. ComplexTopicexplained in a way that anyonePositive0.81.00.471.16
GVy8tIIKEeWXmQ4F86nmrw Very good introduction to the topic. Examples and programming exercises were very good, although last assignment was visibly less polished than earlier ones. Very good introduction to theTopicExamples and programming exercises were veryPositive0.61.00.911.01
GVy8tIIKEeWXmQ4F86nmrw The course presents two core approaches to parallel programming - task and data parallelism. While these concepts are really useful, I expected more details on, for example, how to implement the _parallel_ construct used throughout the lectures. The materials were good and I can use some of the ideas straight after the lectures in my everyday coding, but the assignments were really slightly related to the topic. Barnes Hut simulation assignment. I'd say it has nothing in common with parallel programming in Scala. It looks like the authors looked for some real-life example or use case for Combiners and this simulation model looked nice. But, really, does any developer not working in university would ever use it? It's completely impractical, the most of the time I spent reading the description of simulation model, but the coding itself was just playing with 2D coordinates and some basic recursion. I'd expect something more practical, e.g. implementing simplified form of Hadoop map-reduce or something like that so I can use it after the course. But Barnes-Hut is too specific and is pretty far from everyday problems developers encounter.were really slightly related to theTopicBarnes Hut simulation assignment. I'd sayNegative-0.6-0.50.911.01
GVy8tIIKEeWXmQ4F86nmrw Great introduction to parallel programming, excercises help to understand topics covered in the lectures. However, if you want to be an expert and understand every detail, you'll need to go further and look for implementations details of several constructs used in these lectures but I think adding all of the details for this short course would make it much less understandable and bad in overall effect.parallel programming, excercises help to understandTopiccovered in the lectures. However, ifNegative-0.71.00.911.01
gZ6cbKKkEeW1Bw7HN8tFsw I would like to thank the University faculty, especially professor Susan Meyer, for the excellent lessons offered to participants. I have learned a lot about Aristotle and the following schools. The video lessons contained a wealth of information on the subject. The participants also proved very interested in sharing their views and discussing some of the intriguing topics raised by the professor and by other participants. The course was truly outstanding.and discussing some of the intriguingTopicraised by the professor and byPositive0.71.00.651.01
gZ6cbKKkEeW1Bw7HN8tFsw Very good professor. She explains everything clearly and is really enthusiastic about the topic.and is really enthusiastic about theTopic Negative-0.61.00.651.01
H3HGeBK4EeS0RyIACp5OCg excellent and some hint of humour in an otherwise rather arid topic! thankshumour in an otherwise rather aridTopicthanks Positive0.61.00.550.82
H3HGeBK4EeS0RyIACp5OCg Actually, the course should be titled as "Introduction Into Macroeconomics", I think. The course is fine, but I won't call it really "advanced" one. The structure and topic list is okay, but the depth is not enough to threat the course as "advanced"." advanced" one. The structure andTopiclist is okay, but the depthNegative-0.60.00.550.82
H3HGeBK4EeS0RyIACp5OCg While the course was overall well developed, there are certain language challenges to overcome especially with understanding the wording of quizzes. I got a number of questions wrong simply because I could not understand the phrasing, and lack of explanations on quizzes makes for a lot of difficulty to evaluate progress. And I get the reason for not including answer explanations, at the same time I'm literally comparing answers to the module transcripts and could not possibly infer multiple choice answers based off how the topic was explained. I would suggest more definitive questions and reduce multiple choice questions or at least define the question in a more narrow, specified manner to minimize confusion. I'm taking this course for fun, I have an MBA and love strategy, so the topics are not new by any means, but if I can't understand what you're trying to say I would imagine non-business backgrounds would find the questions very difficult.choice answers based off how theTopicwas explained. I would suggest morePositive0.60.50.550.82
H3HGeBK4EeS0RyIACp5OCg While the course was overall well developed, there are certain language challenges to overcome especially with understanding the wording of quizzes. I got a number of questions wrong simply because I could not understand the phrasing, and lack of explanations on quizzes makes for a lot of difficulty to evaluate progress. And I get the reason for not including answer explanations, at the same time I'm literally comparing answers to the module transcripts and could not possibly infer multiple choice answers based off how the topic was explained. I would suggest more definitive questions and reduce multiple choice questions or at least define the question in a more narrow, specified manner to minimize confusion. I'm taking this course for fun, I have an MBA and love strategy, so the topics are not new by any means, but if I can't understand what you're trying to say I would imagine non-business backgrounds would find the questions very difficult.MBA and love strategy, so theTopicare not new by any means,Positive0.60.50.550.82
hbvvfJLaEeWBSw79YYA_8Q Amazing experience with a lot of demonstrations on the topics and spectacular lectures. I highly recommend it!a lot of demonstrations on theTopicand spectacular lectures. I highly recommendPositive0.71.00.651.01
hbvvfJLaEeWBSw79YYA_8Q I'm a newly graduated psychologist and this course had surprised me for some factors. It had broken a paradigm that the PFA it's not therapy! I had a idea that PFA was a sort of psychoteraphy, but I have learned that is not true. Some topics have helped me to better internalize psychology concepts more consciously like the reflective listening that is crucial for any type of mental health intervention. I was surprised when I saw the study where it was proven that the PFA it's more effective than multisession psychoteraphy. Well, it was a course where I had a huge learning. Thank you teacher Everly! learned that is not true. SomeTopichave helped me to better internalizeNegative-0.61.00.651.01
HITLfhnoEeWjrA6seF25aw I feel very satisfied with the learned topics, The videos are clearly and easy to understand and follow. feel very satisfied with the learnedTopicThe videos are clearly and easyPositive0.60.50.720.91
HITLfhnoEeWjrA6seF25aw A very Comfortable Introductory Course to the topicvery Comfortable Introductory Course to theTopic Positive0.60.50.720.91
HITLfhnoEeWjrA6seF25aw The curse is good, but for me it only worked when I started some other larger courses of each topic separately; I mean, this works as a short overview of everythig, but otherwise, it jumps too quickly from a languaje to the next.some other larger courses of eachTopicseparately; I mean, this works asPositive0.60.50.720.91
HITLfhnoEeWjrA6seF25aw I've learned a good deal about coding in HTML, CSS and JavaScript through this course. My only complaints are that the lecturer often whizzed through typing portions of the code during his lecture that I had to use more time than my schedule allotted reviewing the video slowly, and that some topics in the test questions didn't match any portion of the lecture.the video slowly, and that someTopicin the test questions didn't matchNegative-0.70.50.720.91
HITLfhnoEeWjrA6seF25aw this is a very basic course about this three topic .very basic course about this threeTopic. Negative-0.60.50.720.91
HITLfhnoEeWjrA6seF25aw Excellent review of the basics. If you are new to these topics great too, but spend the time to make sure you understand these fundamentals before moving on. If you are new to theseTopicgreat too, but spend the timePositive0.71.00.720.91
HITLfhnoEeWjrA6seF25aw Well prepared lesson for those who has no background of coding. However, the topic is too wide to cover, so the depth of the lesson is not satisfying for those who already have some knowledge of coding.no background of coding. However, theTopicis too wide to cover, soNegative-0.80.50.720.91
HITLfhnoEeWjrA6seF25aw Nice job of simplifying the content. Simple and clear examples provided removing all the code that is unrelated to the topic at hand! Well worth taking for those new and for those wanting to get a refresher on the topic.code that is unrelated to theTopicat hand! Well worth taking forPositive0.60.50.720.91
HITLfhnoEeWjrA6seF25aw Nice job of simplifying the content. Simple and clear examples provided removing all the code that is unrelated to the topic at hand! Well worth taking for those new and for those wanting to get a refresher on the topic.to get a refresher on theTopic Negative-0.60.50.720.91
HITLfhnoEeWjrA6seF25aw This course works great as an introduction. I would not recommend it to anyone with experience in web development as the material is very very basic. But for someone who is not familiar with any of the topics at all, this is an excellent step by step "getting started" guide. Much better than other introductory courses I've seen on this and other MOOC platforms.not familiar with any of theTopicat all, this is an excellentPositive0.71.00.720.91
HITLfhnoEeWjrA6seF25aw What I have seen so far I think it is a good introduction on the topic. The lecturers are lively and clear in their instructions. A casual yet professional feel to the program.is a good introduction on theTopicThe lecturers are lively and clearPositive0.71.00.720.91
HITLfhnoEeWjrA6seF25aw A very lightweight intro to HTML, CSS, Javascript, jQuery and a dash of Boostrap. The instructors barely introduce the topics, and then point out that we don't need them, we can just "Google or Yahoo" for the information. If you just need a shove to get you moving down a path, this might be helpful, or if you are brand new to HTML, this would be a relatively painless way to check it out. I'm just not sure there is enough hand holding over the difficult bits for someone brand new to coding. The materials are pretty sparse and there is not much structure. All four weeks are available at the onset of the class and the entire class can be completed in a weekend.Boostrap. The instructors barely introduce theTopicand then point out that weNegative-0.6-0.50.720.91
hJ1Jl-fcEeWwMw6osrJBVw Excellent course with very interesting topics covered and adequate examples! Excellent course with very interestingTopiccovered and adequate examples! Positive0.71.00.651.01
hJ1Jl-fcEeWwMw6osrJBVw Makes a hard topic really easy to understand and comprehend. Makes a hardTopicreally easy to understand and comprehend.Negative-0.61.00.651.01
Hr9lByyfEeWccAqzeA4VPw This course has great potential as it is an extraordinarily timely topic, domestically and globally. The accessible required reading assignments were thought provoking and topical. Also, one of the required videos proved helpful, and a couple of the optional Ted talks were "must see's" for anyone involved in the non-profit sector. It was problematic that there was so little direction with respect to how one might access the required reading materials that were not linked into the course syllabus. In fact, one of the links provided simply directed the learners to a youtube video, extolling the virtues of the book wherein the required chapter was located. Another blatant colleague marketing technique occurred during the course of one of the required videos wherein the organizer interviewed an author about his book. (There was some helpful substantive information that came out of that interview, but for the most part, I felt as though I was watching an infomercial.) Requests for help fell on deaf ears, except for those of co-learners. A small, but annoying, flaw was that the professors were simply reading text from their slides, for the video component of the course--with an additional word thrown in, on occasion, for good measure. It would have been less distracting just to have the slides to read. I wish this course had been designed and taught to the standards I have come to expect from Coursera courses. It could have been one of the most valuable yet. as it is an extraordinarily timelyTopicdomestically and globally. The accessible requiredPositive0.8-0.50.750.83
Hr9lByyfEeWccAqzeA4VPw My overall experience with this Specialization, in general, and this 1st Course, in particular, is very positive. On the positive side, I really like the fact that the Courses are practice-oriented and provide not only theoretical frameworks, but also insights from experts, practical guidance, and evidence-based best practices. Also, the idea of applying Team-Based Learning (TBL), in the forms of Readiness Assurance Tests (RATs) and scenario-based RAT Application Exercises, for assessing participants' learning, is excellent! However, there are a couple of downsides, that's why I'm not giving a 5 star positive feedback. The first problem is that not all of the required readings are freely available via the Coursera platform, or elsewhere online. I appreciate the excellent quality of the chosen materials, but, if it becomes compulsory to spend more than US $100 for buying books, then the total cost of this Specialization elevates quite a lot, given that I had to pay €162 for it. On my opinion, there should be at least a note in the description of both the Specialization and the Courses about these requirements, in order to make an informed decision before enrolling. The second downside has to do with Course 1 and Course 2 overlapping materials. I'm referring to guest interview videos. That's mainly a problem of the 2nd Course, as there are almost no guest interviews in this Course, and the one interview provided is already available in Course 1. I understand that the topics discussed apply to the topics of both Courses, but, still, I find it an unnecessary repetition. The last problem is about the dates that the Courses are run. Course 1 runs during a given period, Course 2 is on demand, but it makes sense to attend it before Course 3, that also runs during a given period, which overlaps with the period of the 1st Course. Sorry, this makes it very difficult to attend everything and to seriously focus, as it's always about running for deadlines, especially when one has to produce three (3) Board Effectiveness Assessment Reflection (BEAR) papers :( .Course 1. I understand that theTopicdiscussed apply to the topics ofNegative-0.60.50.750.83
Hr9lByyfEeWccAqzeA4VPw My overall experience with this Specialization, in general, and this 1st Course, in particular, is very positive. On the positive side, I really like the fact that the Courses are practice-oriented and provide not only theoretical frameworks, but also insights from experts, practical guidance, and evidence-based best practices. Also, the idea of applying Team-Based Learning (TBL), in the forms of Readiness Assurance Tests (RATs) and scenario-based RAT Application Exercises, for assessing participants' learning, is excellent! However, there are a couple of downsides, that's why I'm not giving a 5 star positive feedback. The first problem is that not all of the required readings are freely available via the Coursera platform, or elsewhere online. I appreciate the excellent quality of the chosen materials, but, if it becomes compulsory to spend more than US $100 for buying books, then the total cost of this Specialization elevates quite a lot, given that I had to pay €162 for it. On my opinion, there should be at least a note in the description of both the Specialization and the Courses about these requirements, in order to make an informed decision before enrolling. The second downside has to do with Course 1 and Course 2 overlapping materials. I'm referring to guest interview videos. That's mainly a problem of the 2nd Course, as there are almost no guest interviews in this Course, and the one interview provided is already available in Course 1. I understand that the topics discussed apply to the topics of both Courses, but, still, I find it an unnecessary repetition. The last problem is about the dates that the Courses are run. Course 1 runs during a given period, Course 2 is on demand, but it makes sense to attend it before Course 3, that also runs during a given period, which overlaps with the period of the 1st Course. Sorry, this makes it very difficult to attend everything and to seriously focus, as it's always about running for deadlines, especially when one has to produce three (3) Board Effectiveness Assessment Reflection (BEAR) papers :( .the topics discussed apply to theTopicof both Courses, but, still, IPositive0.60.50.750.83
HRSOu-BiEeOZpyIACyeXpA The teacher is very passionate; therefore I enjoyed the topics that were taught very differently than when I took AP Calculus AB in high school. The answer input sections for the tests and quizzes were rather frustrating because I had to type very specific keys on the keyboard just to input a constant or a polynomial. And one typo caused me to fail some assignments. Also the decimal approximations were very specific to the point where if I didn't type an extra number in the tenths, hundredths, or thousandths place then I would get the answer wrong even if I did the problem correctly.very passionate; therefore I enjoyed theTopicthat were taught very differently thanPositive0.70.00.741.0
HRSOu-BiEeOZpyIACyeXpA The course is best suited for an Intermediate student. Course is good to have since oit convers the topic from its very basic perspective. For graduates this course is more time consuming and dosnt recommended. Advantages: -very simple descriptions -even a non mathematical background student can easily understand -Proofs in all forms(geometric, analatic, practical) descrition. Disav: -basic are explained and consuming too much time -dosnt going for advanced level -no high level explanations or topics. to have since oit convers theTopicfrom its very basic perspective. ForNegative-0.60.00.741.0
HRSOu-BiEeOZpyIACyeXpA The course is best suited for an Intermediate student. Course is good to have since oit convers the topic from its very basic perspective. For graduates this course is more time consuming and dosnt recommended. Advantages: -very simple descriptions -even a non mathematical background student can easily understand -Proofs in all forms(geometric, analatic, practical) descrition. Disav: -basic are explained and consuming too much time -dosnt going for advanced level -no high level explanations or topics. level -no high level explanations orTopic Negative-0.60.00.741.0
HRSOu-BiEeOZpyIACyeXpA Terrific instructor. Cover difficult topics well and in a very fine progression with very good transitions. Good explanations and good examples of concepts. Workable, useful knowledge gained. A very fine professor with a clear interest in teaching students. Terrific instructor. Cover difficultTopicwell and in a very finePositive0.81.00.741.0
HRSOu-BiEeOZpyIACyeXpA I feel that this is a great course for all levels of calculus students- those who have just taken up a calc course in high school, those who want to review calculus for higher studies or even those who want to learn calculus because they find it an interesting subject and want to gain more understanding of it. The instructor has put in a good amount of effort to explain not just the topics themselves but also to build up some level of conceptual understanding and insight, without delving too much in depth and keeping his lectures jargon-free. This has ensured that all learners are on the same level and can reap the benifits of learning calculus. Another take away from the coruse is that learners come to appreciate that calculus is both interesting as well as useful, a total contrast to the popular perception that it is confusing, boring and can be learned only rote learning of forumlas.effort to explain not just theTopicthemselves but also to build upNegative-0.61.00.741.0
HRSOu-BiEeOZpyIACyeXpA An excellent course and the best I have seen for calculus. It is very easy to understand and covers all topic and most importantly, it does so in a very short period of time. Thank you to the creator of this course.easy to understand and covers allTopicand most importantly, it does soPositive0.61.00.741.0
HRSOu-BiEeOZpyIACyeXpA Very well organised, and it makes easy to understand difficult calculus topics.makes easy to understand difficult calculusTopic Positive0.61.00.741.0
HRSOu-BiEeOZpyIACyeXpA Great thank to Jim Fowler and the rest disagners of this course for outstanding course! 1 this course discovered calculus better than a year of Calculus in my university (allthough it wasn't mathematition university, topics was same as on the course).university (allthough it wasn't mathematition university,Topicwas same as on the course).Negative-0.61.00.741.0
HRSOu-BiEeOZpyIACyeXpA Really good course materials and really effective explanations on topics relative to Caculus. However may not be very effective for people who haven't yet graduated from high school mathematics.materials and really effective explanations onTopicrelative to Caculus. However may notPositive0.61.00.741.0
HRSOu-BiEeOZpyIACyeXpA It is a good course, but the quiz/exercises are very difficult, and sometimes, unrelated to the topics difficult, and sometimes, unrelated to theTopic Negative-0.60.00.741.0
HRSOu-BiEeOZpyIACyeXpA Love it. Very in depth and detailed. One of the best for college students I've found. Others go randomly from one topic to the next without showing any real, necessary application.found. Others go randomly from oneTopicto the next without showing anyNegative-0.61.00.741.0
HRSOu-BiEeOZpyIACyeXpA This is the course that I'm taking for right now before closing time for math assignments for me. I know Calculus is a large subject with all new topics dividing into modules. The Calculus 1 will be included functions, limits, infinities, derivatives, and area and integrals. I will just do my best as I can in order to try Calculus; it's going to be tough for me to listen. There's a lot of stuffs going on in Calculus.a large subject with all newTopicdividing into modules. The Calculus 1Positive0.60.50.741.0
HRSOu-BiEeOZpyIACyeXpA The explanation of each topic is awesome. I used to find calculus to much to remember. After signing up for this course, I keep coming back to learn more :) Very nicely explained each topic The explanation of eachTopicis awesome. I used to findPositive0.71.00.741.0
HRSOu-BiEeOZpyIACyeXpA The explanation of each topic is awesome. I used to find calculus to much to remember. After signing up for this course, I keep coming back to learn more :) Very nicely explained each topicmore :) Very nicely explained eachTopic Positive0.71.00.741.0
HRSOu-BiEeOZpyIACyeXpA The course assumes no prior knowledge of calculus. The video lectures and explanations provided by Professor Jim Fowler on all of the topics in the course are excellent. There is quite a lot of work in the course overall, and it does require some perseverance to get through it. However, it does allow you to work at your own pace which is a welcome feature for a beginning learner in calculus. As well as providing a thorough explanation of the usual processes involved in differentiation and integration, the course shows many techniques that are not well explained in text books. From a personal perspective, the course took me about 6 months to complete and I learnt a lot by doing it. Many thanks to Professor Fowler for his teaching and insights into calculus.Jim Fowler on all of theTopicin the course are excellent. TherePositive0.71.00.741.0
hwiBZm0vEeWbyw5d8C-Blw I found it very useful. Some space for improvement are better coding skills (naming variables) and some more complex topics like SVD / PCA should be explained in a more intuitive way.(naming variables) and some more complexTopiclike SVD / PCA should bePositive0.60.50.641.02
hwiBZm0vEeWbyw5d8C-Blw This is a great introductory course on the topic and on R language. You will get acquainted with basic R functions which are most useful for initial statistical analysis.a great introductory course on theTopicand on R language. You willPositive0.81.00.641.02
hwiBZm0vEeWbyw5d8C-Blw Excellent class with easy-to-understand videos. The quizzes and homework really help me master the topics.homework really help me master theTopic Negative-0.61.00.641.02
I82JCSWXEeWtRg6boA3D-Q The amount of information covered in this course is just right for a beginner. But it suffers because one, the lectures are boring and lifeless (can you imagine graphics design being BORING?), and two, the examples are UNINSPIRING. They could've done better than use the same circles, squares and triangles to explain various concepts! It's hard to get excited about a topic when the presentation is this dull. And did I mention the lecturer doesn't even look directly at the viewer? It's like they're looking at a monitor or camera on the side, so it's like he's talking to somebody else. So in summary, basic concepts and information are there, yes. And it's free so take it and check out the others in the series. It's just that execution could've been a lot better. hard to get excited about aTopicwhen the presentation is this dull.Negative-0.7-0.50.730.94
I82JCSWXEeWtRg6boA3D-Q Excellent introduction to graphic design. The instructor is engaging and interesting and the topics are broken down into easy to understand segments with excellent examples. Assignments are interesting and really helped me work with the different topics.is engaging and interesting and theTopicare broken down into easy toPositive0.60.50.730.94
I82JCSWXEeWtRg6boA3D-Q Topic and videos, very good, perfect explanation. Thank you! Topicand videos, very good, perfect explanation.Positive0.71.00.730.94
I82JCSWXEeWtRg6boA3D-Q simple and easy to complete it, powerful information covering multi topics of graphic design .... but still need more declaration of tasks . thankscomplete it, powerful information covering multiTopicof graphic design . . .Positive0.70.50.730.94
I82JCSWXEeWtRg6boA3D-Q Covers the topic very well, but keep in mind that it's only an intro. The focus is on introducing concepts and language. Covers theTopicvery well, but keep in mindNegative-0.60.50.730.94
I82JCSWXEeWtRg6boA3D-Q Great start for graphic design beginners! Lessons are well organized and well explained. The assignments are the best part of the course and very helpful to explore the topic.and very helpful to explore theTopic Positive0.61.00.730.94
I82JCSWXEeWtRg6boA3D-Q The course was very interesting, hands on orientated and it offered me a lot of useful information. I have really enjoyed it! It was also a good motivation to practice graphic design more often, explore the realms of shapes, colours, typography etc. I was really grateful for the peer reviews, but I missed a bit more professional approach sometimes, for instance comments like "I like it" or "It is not that bad" does not tell me much about my work. So in these cases some feedback from someone who already is a graphic designer and knows much more about it than us, students, starting with the graphic design, would be more than welcome. I also missed advices on where to find out more on a particular topic. Overall, taking this course was a very positive experience and would recommend it to anyone who is interested in graphic design.find out more on a particularTopicOverall, taking this course was aNegative-0.60.50.730.94
I82JCSWXEeWtRg6boA3D-Q One of the best courses that I have taken. This was my first approach to the world of arts and this course definitely gave me a solid background to start understanding Design more. Their assignments and feedback were very useful to understand the topics better. Recommended 100%.were very useful to understand theTopicbetter. Recommended 100%. Positive0.61.00.730.94
IjAlbH3IEeWb-BLhFdaGww The course materials and the topic of interest is fantastic. Dr. Erickson does a great job explaining the fundamentals of power switching technologies and the homework greatly tests a participants knowledge of the subject matter and forces the user to really digest the material. My only critique is I wish the homework solutions would be shared after the homework due dates so that one could learn from The course materials and theTopicof interest is fantastic. Dr. EricksonPositive0.60.50.610.99
IjAlbH3IEeWb-BLhFdaGww A very good beginning to the topic. Using together with the notes and downloadable slides of the videos makes everything easier to comprehendA very good beginning to theTopicUsing together with the notes andPositive0.71.00.610.99
IjAlbH3IEeWb-BLhFdaGww The course covers the topic in sufficient details and the assignments are quite good. The course covers theTopicin sufficient details and the assignmentsNegative-0.61.00.610.99
Ijr8rurHEeSb-yIACwuKNg This course should be a 5 Star course. It is challenging and requires effort. The lectures are well done but not up to the level of the quizzes. The book looks like an abandoned project. The errors and missed references to tables and equations from part one of the book to the other are too many. Having said that, I have never learned so much about a topic. I attempted the problems in the book before I took the quiz. That makes a huge difference. A week covers 2-3 chapters in the book. I started to doing the each chapter's problems before moving on in the week. This made taking the quizzes a lot easier. Overall I am very happy for having taken this course.never learned so much about aTopicI attempted the problems in theNegative-0.70.00.820.91
Ijr8rurHEeSb-yIACwuKNg Excellent choice of general chem topics. I used this course to review certain topics on the MCAT. The Acid-Base & equilibrium sections were very helpful. Prof. Hutchinson is a very engaging instructor. Aside from his detailed lectures, his notes were very clear and easy to follow. Excellent choice of general chemTopicI used this course to reviewPositive0.61.00.820.91
iQZflcZ7EeOoFhIxOQQuEA This course introduces the topic in interesting way and should be checked by anyone interested in healthy nutrition and eating habits not only for kids. This course introduces theTopicin interesting way and should bePositive0.70.50.911.09
iQZflcZ7EeOoFhIxOQQuEA A lot of this stuff is basic and common knowledge among my own social circle. The reason I kept watching is because of the teacher's exceptional diagrams that beautifully explain complex topics in a simple way. As a teacher trying to introduce my own students to sustainable living, the instructor's style has given me so many ideas on how to communicate these concepts to my own students. Thanks so much for your hard work! I will take your other class and hope to see others from you in the future, hopefully something about GMO's or food access in areas of strife and the long term effects on child development in those areas.exceptional diagrams that beautifully explain complexTopicin a simple way. As aPositive0.81.00.911.09
iQZflcZ7EeOoFhIxOQQuEA I really enjoyed taking this course. It was informative and easy to understand with the most elaborate diagrams/flow charts which provided a clearer picture of each topic and helped connect everything together. There were some great recipes that were healthy and simple which I picked up and will definitely be using in my cooking. This course is great for anyone who wants to be more informed about the food choices we make for our children and ourselves.provided a clearer picture of eachTopicand helped connect everything together. TherePositive0.61.00.911.09
iQZflcZ7EeOoFhIxOQQuEA I am really disappointed with the content of this course. If what you're looking for is the most basic of information on making better choices and remembering to wash your cutting board after handling raw meat, maybe this course is for you. If, however, you come to this course wanting specific information about how to build great meals for babies, toddlers, and young children, or you'd like to know how their needs change over time, this course is not for you. I was hoping for information like how to teach your toddler to chew/eat difficult things (ex: whole apples). I wanted to know at what age/weight you switch to 2% milk. I wanted to know how many calories a meal should be based on height and weight and how that changes over time. I wanted to know medically verified tips on getting the right amount of each nutrient into a toddler's diet and what, if any, extra vitamins should be added. I wanted tips on weaning if you're still nursing a toddler... I guess I just wanted more. In addition, the quizzes are so easy as to be silly. Actual quiz question and correct answer: Which is NOT a good way to approach grocery shopping if healthy choices are desired? Answer: Visit the supermarket hungry and walk through the candy aisle first. COME ON! Did I need a Stanford University course to tell me that one?!?!? While the instructor is knowledgeable, this course is geared toward someone with NO knowledge, not someone who wants to gain a deeper understanding. The videos are painfully slow (am I waiting for a doodle here???) and I could read the entire course worth of transcripts in under a half hour rather than go through all of the videos. And the recipes... good god! I don't think that someone interested in learning more about child nutrition is needing a slow tutorial on how to make basic oatmeal on the stove top. If she'd upped the game- showed basics and then talked about the benefits of adding, say, chia seeds, different fruits, flax, etc. and how best to make a basic bowl of oatmeal into a complete breakfast, that would have been a useful topic. I'm just hugely disappointed. This course is best suited to perhaps a health department; not to someone seeking college level information about a topic that matters to their children's lives.that would have been a usefulTopicI'm just hugely disappointed. This courseNegative-0.8-1.00.911.09
iQZflcZ7EeOoFhIxOQQuEA I am really disappointed with the content of this course. If what you're looking for is the most basic of information on making better choices and remembering to wash your cutting board after handling raw meat, maybe this course is for you. If, however, you come to this course wanting specific information about how to build great meals for babies, toddlers, and young children, or you'd like to know how their needs change over time, this course is not for you. I was hoping for information like how to teach your toddler to chew/eat difficult things (ex: whole apples). I wanted to know at what age/weight you switch to 2% milk. I wanted to know how many calories a meal should be based on height and weight and how that changes over time. I wanted to know medically verified tips on getting the right amount of each nutrient into a toddler's diet and what, if any, extra vitamins should be added. I wanted tips on weaning if you're still nursing a toddler... I guess I just wanted more. In addition, the quizzes are so easy as to be silly. Actual quiz question and correct answer: Which is NOT a good way to approach grocery shopping if healthy choices are desired? Answer: Visit the supermarket hungry and walk through the candy aisle first. COME ON! Did I need a Stanford University course to tell me that one?!?!? While the instructor is knowledgeable, this course is geared toward someone with NO knowledge, not someone who wants to gain a deeper understanding. The videos are painfully slow (am I waiting for a doodle here???) and I could read the entire course worth of transcripts in under a half hour rather than go through all of the videos. And the recipes... good god! I don't think that someone interested in learning more about child nutrition is needing a slow tutorial on how to make basic oatmeal on the stove top. If she'd upped the game- showed basics and then talked about the benefits of adding, say, chia seeds, different fruits, flax, etc. and how best to make a basic bowl of oatmeal into a complete breakfast, that would have been a useful topic. I'm just hugely disappointed. This course is best suited to perhaps a health department; not to someone seeking college level information about a topic that matters to their children's lives.seeking college level information about aTopicthat matters to their children's lives.Positive0.7-1.00.911.09
iQZflcZ7EeOoFhIxOQQuEA This was a good introduction to Coursera for me. Some of the information I already knew, but it was good to learn the "why" behind some of it. There were a few of the quizzes that contained questions from videos that hadn't been covered yet. Her information about food allergies was good, I would like to see her offer a class on just that topic.offer a class on just thatTopic Positive0.60.50.911.09
iSxVEG07EeW3YxLB1q9I2w Good start for the beginners especially for people new to the data science. Topic are not covered in depth but as its just a introductory course so its totally fine..people new to the data science.Topicare not covered in depth butNegative-0.70.50.771.0
iSxVEG07EeW3YxLB1q9I2w I think the course was too superficial and didn't cover enough topics to be a standalone course. It could be part of a greater course. My feeling is that this wasn't worth $30 dollars, and that such a small course was put together just to charge for one more module.too superficial and didn't cover enoughTopicto be a standalone course. ItNegative-0.80.00.771.0
iSxVEG07EeW3YxLB1q9I2w A light introduction to the Data Science field, in many ways it can be difficult for inexperienced people with software or inexperienced with stats - in my case it was not very difficult since some of the topics were already familiar. The course can be done in a couple of days if the topics are already familiar, in my opinion the course's contents are perfect for someone very new to this field. I would have rated more stars if the course's content was more "objective" for people unfamiliar with the subject - other than that it's perfect.very difficult since some of theTopicwere already familiar. The course canNegative-0.60.50.771.0
iSxVEG07EeW3YxLB1q9I2w Good overview. But it is confusing for the first class when you have no idea about the topic.you have no idea about theTopic Negative-0.80.00.771.0
iSxVEG07EeW3YxLB1q9I2w I found it interesting as an initial landing into the Data Science topic.initial landing into the Data ScienceTopic Negative-0.61.00.771.0
iSxVEG07EeW3YxLB1q9I2w Excellent for anyone who is new in the topic, covers all of the basic material you'll need.anyone who is new in theTopiccovers all of the basic materialNegative-0.61.00.771.0
iSxVEG07EeW3YxLB1q9I2w Good introduction to a complex topic. I appreciate being eased into this! Good introduction to a complexTopicI appreciate being eased into this!Positive0.71.00.771.0
iSxVEG07EeW3YxLB1q9I2w This course is a good first into to the topic. I think that the additional reading from the book and the Git manual will supplement it very well. My only complain is that in the first quiz, there was a question regarding some R packages used in Machine Learning that were not covered in the slides. It took me a while to find those so I had to take the first quiz 3 times. I think this question should be revised to guide the student as to how to find these packages. Another alternative would be that in the slides there some guidance in this matter. Otherwise, I liked to course and the final assignments.a good first into to theTopicI think that the additional readingPositive0.71.00.771.0
iSxVEG07EeW3YxLB1q9I2w Its very very easy and covers the basics. However 2 hours are enough to cover all topics instead of 3 weeks.hours are enough to cover allTopicinstead of 3 weeks. Negative-0.71.00.771.0
iSxVEG07EeW3YxLB1q9I2w It's a good introductory course to get those who are unfamiliar with this topic and type of learning environment acclimated with the necessary skill sets. those who are unfamiliar with thisTopicand type of learning environment acclimatedPositive0.61.00.771.0
iSxVEG07EeW3YxLB1q9I2w This should be at most a 1 week course, that is free. Half the course is installing Rstudio and signing up for github. The other half of the course is simply learning what each course down the pipeline is about. Those lectures could just be tacked onto the description of each course and you would get the same thing out of it. I think this course would be improved by more instruction on what git is and how to use it and maybe going over some fundamental statistical topics.maybe going over some fundamental statisticalTopic Negative-0.60.00.771.0
iSxVEG07EeW3YxLB1q9I2w Very good composed, explains in a very good manner the complex topic, a general overview about the tools and their connection to each other would be great and helping, as there are many tools to install and understand the functions. a very good manner the complexTopica general overview about the toolsPositive0.80.50.771.0
iSxVEG07EeW3YxLB1q9I2w Excellent introduction to Data Science topics. The course material and the hands-on project assignments speak for high quality professors. Excellent introduction to Data ScienceTopicThe course material and the hands-onPositive0.71.00.771.0
JdB92adFEeS5zCIAC8pMPA As a retiree, it was great to listen to college lectures again on a topic of particular interest to me. Thanks.to college lectures again on aTopicof particular interest to me. Thanks.Negative-0.61.00.421.1
JdB92adFEeS5zCIAC8pMPA The professor is relateable, funny, and understandable. He explains the information thoroughly and provides a multitude of resources for deeper investigation. He approaches the topics from multiple points of views, and goes in depth in each of those views. It has been a very enjoyable experience so far.for deeper investigation. He approaches theTopicfrom multiple points of views, andPositive0.61.00.421.1
JdB92adFEeS5zCIAC8pMPA The course is number one among all ~10 courses I've taken on Coursera platform! Bullet points: 1) The material is given in a structured way and simple to understand because of every-day examples we encounter in our life. 2) Outstanding audio and video quality of the lectures makes Princeton University's coursers more likely to be taken. 3) The lecturer has touched a various of controversial topics (religions, Buddhism in particular) and masterfully aligned them with a modern psychology discoveries.has touched a various of controversialTopic(religions, Buddhism in particular) and masterfullyPositive0.81.00.421.1
JdB92adFEeS5zCIAC8pMPA Very interesting topics are discussed in this course. I walked away with some new thoughts and ideas about modern science and how they compared to ancient teachings. Well worth the time. Very interestingTopicare discussed in this course. IPositive0.60.50.421.1
JdB92adFEeS5zCIAC8pMPA very interesting topic and I am fond of the way how Professoer Wright teaches. very interestingTopicand I am fond of thePositive0.61.00.421.1
JdB92adFEeS5zCIAC8pMPA Concise and full of interesting ideas - a great introduction to many topics that are worth exploring, and think through.- a great introduction to manyTopicthat are worth exploring, and thinkPositive0.90.50.421.1
JdB92adFEeS5zCIAC8pMPA So far one of the best online courses on the topic I have met.the best online courses on theTopicI have met. Positive0.81.00.421.1
jHCTx1u-EeWylgpjfV1KVQ the course is a good topic, but the exercises are mainly teaching you how to write a PD control and tune the PD parameters. the course is a goodTopicbut the exercises are mainly teachingPositive0.61.00.830.93
jHCTx1u-EeWylgpjfV1KVQ Great material and very good explanations of the topics. and very good explanations of theTopic Positive0.91.00.830.93
jHCTx1u-EeWylgpjfV1KVQ Some topics were explained in a shallow manner. I suggest providing detailed lecture notes besides the videos for students trying to understand math and physics behind the concepts introduced in videos SomeTopicwere explained in a shallow manner.Negative-0.60.00.830.93
jHCTx1u-EeWylgpjfV1KVQ A tough score, which I have mixed feelings about as there was good stuff in here too. The course material is interesting and moves at a robust pace and I do think they have made an effort despite the fact that much of it appears lifted from one PhD student's dissertation. Realistically I would not recommend this course if you don't have a STEM Bachelor's degree and you will likely find it painful if you have been away from your degree more than three years. None of this is bad, although the material would have benefitted by being spread out by perhaps two more weeks as realistically people who have been in the workplace a long time may need more time, and have less time per week with family commitments. Unfortunately there are a number of areas that need work: 1 - Inconsistencies and errors in the material. Certain unexplained suffixes in equations and worse, changes in the suffixes without indication that they changed or what they are. I don't feel that this was particularly widespread but it did result in some loss of confidence in the course and time being wasted "interpreting" 2 - Tests throughout the course that often provide the relatively limited feedback of "correct well done" or worse I'm sorry to say, the relatively useless feedback "sorry that is not correct", without ANY explanation of why it was correct or more importantly what an incorrect answer should have been and why. I can understand that this will hopefully drive students should do more research, but if they hit a wall, realistically they're going to keep iterating on the answers until you pass and learn nothing because of the time pressure to complete by the end of the week. I wonder if there is a better mechanism that can be used here 3 - TA Support - The lack of TA support coupled with some concern about a history of errors led the students to believe that there was an error in week 3. For 10 days students went back and forth debating which one of the two equations that were supposedly doing the same thing but with missing terms were correct. NOT ONCE did a TA wake up and step in. In the end one of the students flagged the video as "inappropriate" to wake the UPenn organization up. The TA then stepped in and said (I paraphrase) "oh, we just dropped those terms because they're not so important, but we didn't mention that..." If you are not going to adequately support the students, the material had better be bullet-proof and show some linear thinking 4 - The last exam. Keep in mind if you do this course, you had better be comfortable with calculus, linear algebra, vector math/mechanics and it would be helpful to have a head start in Matlab. That said, the last question in the last exam, was an order of magnitude more challenging than everything else set and almost felt like a "shake out" question. I passed the course and had a good understanding of the material, but I suspect that the folks that did, made it through that last question in multiple random fashions. The material itself is relatively academic and the trajectory topic was definitely so. Unfortunately the one example (jerk trajectory) provided appears to have left a lot of students feeling very unsupported based on feedback I saw, and would probably benefit from having an example more fully worked through. As for the final exam, it would be highly desirable for UPenn to provide insight into how they would have solved the last part of the last question as my concern is that there is a whole contingent of people who did this course who didn't come away with as good a grounding on trajectories as they may believe they haveis relatively academic and the trajectoryTopicwas definitely so. Unfortunately the oneNegative-0.7-0.50.830.93
jHCTx1u-EeWylgpjfV1KVQ My feeling is that the course creator(s) did not fully prepare and scope of the course materials (i.e., lectures, supporting artifacts, assignments) required for the available time alloted to each week's topic. No syllubus or suggested reading material was available until the course started, which leaves little time to decide on the value of the course or to acquire the reading materials. The lectures glossed over topics that where only minimally supported by brief supplementary lectures provided by the teaching assistants. At the start of the course the lectures and sparse supporting material were only available in video format; not very conducive for detailed review. The student population had to beg for electronic copies of the materials, which became available around the end of the second week of the four week session. The assignments say they require 3 hours, but I would venture to say that most students have spent way more than 3 hours on the assignments just in researching solutions let alone debugging supplied software along with their portion of the assignment. In summary, the topics were interesting however the organization and supporting materials were lacking making for an unsatisfying learning experience. available time alloted to each week'sTopicNo syllubus or suggested reading materialNegative-0.6-0.50.830.93
jHCTx1u-EeWylgpjfV1KVQ My feeling is that the course creator(s) did not fully prepare and scope of the course materials (i.e., lectures, supporting artifacts, assignments) required for the available time alloted to each week's topic. No syllubus or suggested reading material was available until the course started, which leaves little time to decide on the value of the course or to acquire the reading materials. The lectures glossed over topics that where only minimally supported by brief supplementary lectures provided by the teaching assistants. At the start of the course the lectures and sparse supporting material were only available in video format; not very conducive for detailed review. The student population had to beg for electronic copies of the materials, which became available around the end of the second week of the four week session. The assignments say they require 3 hours, but I would venture to say that most students have spent way more than 3 hours on the assignments just in researching solutions let alone debugging supplied software along with their portion of the assignment. In summary, the topics were interesting however the organization and supporting materials were lacking making for an unsatisfying learning experience. reading materials. The lectures glossed overTopicthat where only minimally supported byNegative-0.7-0.50.830.93
jHCTx1u-EeWylgpjfV1KVQ I had very high hopes for this course. I was actually planning to purchase the specialization - just as a thank you gesture. Unfortunately, there is very little to be grateful for here. In this course, you get a series of super short lectures giving you an overview of the math and physics behind the aerial robotics. I can't be the judge (since I hold a degree in this area), but I don't think you'll be able to get much if you aren't familiar with the topics yet. And you most certainly won't learn anything new if you had some previous training. And then suddenly there are assignments. That have almost nothing to do with the lectures, but require quite a bit of Matlab programming (did I mention you won't be taught any Matlab in the process?) To make things worse, the assignments are rather poorly explained. By the way, you won't get any replies from the course team - they even ignore questions about errors in lectures. The course looks very sloppy. As if someone forced the team to put together something for Coursera. A huge disappointment :(if you aren't familiar with theTopicyet. And you most certainly won'tPositive0.7-1.00.830.93
jHCTx1u-EeWylgpjfV1KVQ It is a well done course and the topic it is very interesting. I sincerly recommend it.a well done course and theTopicit is very interesting. I sincerlyPositive0.71.00.830.93
jHCTx1u-EeWylgpjfV1KVQ This is a more difficult online course that you will come across. I give 4 stars because of the pretty nice content. Learning about writing linear controllers for the desired trajectory in 3D is the best thing we can get out of the course. I don't think this course qualifies as a beginner specialization. Basics (and perhaps little more details) of the topics from Dynamics(Euler equations, differentiation of a vector expressed in one frame wrt to another frame), controls and bit of computation(complexity) is needed. Topics like "Calculus of variation" were simply new to me and you have to work little more harder to understand the different equations which will be presented without any derivation. Biggest downside is TA's or other support staff is not pro-active. Perhaps they will improve in the future runs.perhaps little more details) of theTopicfrom Dynamics(Euler equations, differentiation of aPositive0.60.50.830.93
jHCTx1u-EeWylgpjfV1KVQ Very technical course with a mixture of theory and programming. It covers most of the topics related to drone control algorithms and trajectory planning. I would have liked additional topics about PID, quaternions and Kalman filters.programming. It covers most of theTopicrelated to drone control algorithms andPositive0.60.50.830.93
jHCTx1u-EeWylgpjfV1KVQ Quizzes are generally not related to topic but course is great. Thanks..Quizzes are generally not related toTopicbut course is great. Thanks. .Positive0.80.50.830.93
jHCTx1u-EeWylgpjfV1KVQ Excellent course! Teachers of the highest level! very interesting topics. Many practical examples. I have a degree in philosophy and two master's degree in physics and statistics, but I have learned a lot - though with many night study hours - thanks to the support of prof. Vijay Kumar of the teaching team. Also, I would like to thank my classmates for the interesting discussion forums. Perhaps without their help, I would not have passed the course. Thank you all! :) of the highest level! very interestingTopicMany practical examples. I have aPositive0.61.00.830.93
jHCTx1u-EeWylgpjfV1KVQ The course is awesome in terms of topics covered. But the pace is too fast. moreover the lectures are not comprehensive. It is needed to put more material or refer some notes or books that might helpcourse is awesome in terms ofTopiccovered. But the pace is tooPositive0.70.00.830.93
jHCTx1u-EeWylgpjfV1KVQ I truly love the course program and what it covers. And aiding student who can't afford the price by grants is relly nice. Then were students alloweed to download MATLAB freely! But teachers should be clear from the begining, what topics one must grasp before getting one's head into it. I don't think calculus and Linear algebra is enough, given some topics that are spoken about in the course. The teacher can explain mean things and in a second, speaks about totally incomprehensibe subject. Last but not least, I personally think the course lacks on additional materials. It would be really nice if there was something like handouts, pdf readings for deeper understanding of the concepts on offline times.Linear algebra is enough, given someTopicthat are spoken about in thePositive0.60.00.830.93
knivtHEHEeSfpCIACzWBZw One of the finest courses of the Coursera. The topic is interesting as to how certain release of chemical neurotransmitter is involved in day to day life factors . The experiments and scanning of the brain imaging techniques show how the brain responds in various factors like how a drug addicted brain differs from the normal brain in metabolism. Interestingfinest courses of the Coursera. TheTopicis interesting as to how certainPositive0.61.00.811.05
knivtHEHEeSfpCIACzWBZw If possible, I would give this course zero stars. It provides an incredibly closed minded view towards all topics and provides very minimal factual information. The makers of this course, and especially the instructor, obviously have had very little to no experience of any kind with most of the topics they discuss.incredibly closed minded view towards allTopicand provides very minimal factual information.Positive0.6-1.00.811.05
knivtHEHEeSfpCIACzWBZw If possible, I would give this course zero stars. It provides an incredibly closed minded view towards all topics and provides very minimal factual information. The makers of this course, and especially the instructor, obviously have had very little to no experience of any kind with most of the topics they discuss.any kind with most of theTopicthey discuss. Positive0.7-1.00.811.05
knivtHEHEeSfpCIACzWBZw I am very interested in this topic however I found the instructor's presentation to be so monotonic and slow paced that I dropped out. I am sure he knows his material cold and I am sure that he is much better "live" in class. The readings were appropriate and the course out line solid. However this is not his media. And I have done the "talking to the camera" thing and it can be deadly for presenters. It is not BTW an "age thing"; I am older than he, I am sure, and do not ask that presentations be entertaining - just that they be engaging. (Perhaps if Coursera had lecturers present in front of small groups, as "Great Courses" does? It is unfortunate that (as I understand it) Coursera doesn't offer a "free look" with the option to transfer one's fee to another course if unhappy. Hope this is constructive for both the lecturer and Coursera.I am very interested in thisTopichowever I found the instructor's presentationNegative-0.6-0.50.811.05
knivtHEHEeSfpCIACzWBZw An extreamly interesting and enlightening course. The instructor, professor Kuhar, is an incredible lecturer with very pleasurable voice and amicable attitude. The topics of drugs and addiction is discussed on many levels, from phisiology to societal changes. I would certainly recommend this course to anyone who wish to better understand the problem of addiction because of either personal reasons or academic interest.pleasurable voice and amicable attitude. TheTopicof drugs and addiction is discussedPositive0.61.00.811.05
knivtHEHEeSfpCIACzWBZw Very interesting as lay person interested in topic.interesting as lay person interested inTopic Positive0.60.00.811.05
knivtHEHEeSfpCIACzWBZw Short and very understandable lectures. Very interesting topic and the professor is very good and a master on this topic. No need for background on neuroscience since the professor explains everything very well.and very understandable lectures. Very interestingTopicand the professor is very goodPositive0.71.00.811.05
knivtHEHEeSfpCIACzWBZw Short and very understandable lectures. Very interesting topic and the professor is very good and a master on this topic. No need for background on neuroscience since the professor explains everything very well.good and a master on thisTopicNo need for background on neurosciencePositive0.71.00.811.05
knivtHEHEeSfpCIACzWBZw I enjoyed the material and flow of topics presented. I did have some trouble getting a few of the videos to load in the module on Neurotransmission (week 5), which was unfortunate. Very interesting, thanks!enjoyed the material and flow ofTopicpresented. I did have some troublePositive0.60.50.811.05
knivtHEHEeSfpCIACzWBZw Excellent and interesting course on a very important topic. Very professional production and high quality lectures. It was quite easy, apart from the brain chemistry sections.interesting course on a very importantTopicVery professional production and high qualityPositive0.71.00.811.05
KqKtbzXyEeWW9BKhJ4xW0Q This course was definitely introductory. I felt that most of the class just brushed over some general topics while letting us know that what he had just mentioned was going to be covered in the next MOOC. It was very helpful, however, and got me started on using the basic tools for Social Media Marketing so I'm excited to really dig in during the next courses.class just brushed over some generalTopicwhile letting us know that whatPositive0.60.50.50.97
KqKtbzXyEeWW9BKhJ4xW0Q Pleased with the topic covered in the first MOOC, bang on what I expected. looking forward to the next MOOCs on the topic. hats on to Pr. Hlavac for his resonsiveness on Pleased with theTopiccovered in the first MOOC, bangPositive0.70.50.50.97
KqKtbzXyEeWW9BKhJ4xW0Q Pleased with the topic covered in the first MOOC, bang on what I expected. looking forward to the next MOOCs on the topic. hats on to Pr. Hlavac for his resonsiveness on to the next MOOCs on theTopichats on to Pr. Hlavac forNegative-0.60.50.50.97
KqKtbzXyEeWW9BKhJ4xW0Q Easily formatted and filled with a wide range of topics that we've heard little about yet rarely understood until utilizing this course! If you wish to stay ahead of the technology, take this! filled with a wide range ofTopicthat we've heard little about yetPositive0.71.00.50.97
KqKtbzXyEeWW9BKhJ4xW0Q Thank you very much for providing the access to this amazing course on Social topic. It helps a lot in enhancing the understanding of the definition of social and also provides multiple cool way to promote social skills. What I appreciate even more is that there are a bunch of tool kits introduced in this course.to this amazing course on SocialTopicIt helps a lot in enhancingPositive0.81.00.50.97
LgWwihnoEeWDtQoum3sFeQ Very engaging, very detailed and very nicely structured in taking you from the basics to the big picture. The course is more than intelligent it has a structure that is genius that people with a keen eye will be able to see and and appreciate. It has a simple format buildup that integrates all learning topics in the right way for learning. I am amazed this is more than academics, this is spiritual! Amazed!format buildup that integrates all learningTopicin the right way for learning.Positive0.81.00.830.96
LgWwihnoEeWDtQoum3sFeQ This course will be very help for me in my masters track. Since I am doing master in this field so I want to study all the topic in more detail. Furthermore, the course is helpful for me in my career development.I want to study all theTopicin more detail. Furthermore, the courseNegative-0.61.00.830.96
LgWwihnoEeWDtQoum3sFeQ A great course that covers nice topics.A great course that covers niceTopic Positive0.81.00.830.96
LgWwihnoEeWDtQoum3sFeQ excellent tutorial , lecture are short and information are sufficient, one can easily understand each topics and best part is that his pronouncing each words so clearly that even a average english scholar can understand it.sufficient, one can easily understand eachTopicand best part is that hisPositive0.91.00.830.96
LgWwihnoEeWDtQoum3sFeQ Seemed very basic at the beginning and then got a lot more involved in the last week. I felt there was a lot of code samples to be pulled from, almost so much so that you barely needed to write javascript. More like copy and paste. Class was really easy. I did learn about some major topics of the DOM structure of HTML, so that was great.I did learn about some majorTopicof the DOM structure of HTML,Positive0.60.00.830.96
LgWwihnoEeWDtQoum3sFeQ The courses are great. I enjoyed them a lot. I have one comment on the JavaScript topics though. Key concepts like JavaScript objects, closures, module pattern and Immediately Invoked Functions are not covered. I understand that JavaScript is a very broad subject but a quick review of those key points would be great for a student to continue reading further on its own.have one comment on the JavaScriptTopicthough. Key concepts like JavaScript objects,Negative-0.60.50.830.96
LgWwihnoEeWDtQoum3sFeQ The instruction was clear and simple. The one topic I'm still having trouble with is the way Divs are positioned. The concepts around floating left and right make sense, but, when I put it into practice, I was not getting the same results as I was expecting. I would love to see a follow up video on this topic to make this concept simpler for me to understand.a follow up video on thisTopicto make this concept simpler forNegative-0.60.50.830.96
LgWwihnoEeWDtQoum3sFeQ Excellent course on the fundamental building blocks of the web. Even though I thought I knew these topics, I still learned some things I didn't know, and had fun doing so!though I thought I knew theseTopicI still learned some things INegative-0.71.00.830.96
LgWwihnoEeWDtQoum3sFeQ A good course, the methods and pace was not good enough. I wonder if those new to these topics learnt anythingwonder if those new to theseTopiclearnt anything Negative-0.6-0.50.830.96
LgWwihnoEeWDtQoum3sFeQ If you don't have any experience in HTML, CSS or JavaScript, this is a very good introduction to that topic. It covers all the basics which are needed to be able to follow the next courses of this module. Also the lecturer speaks very clear and it is very easy to understand him.a very good introduction to thatTopicIt covers all the basics whichPositive0.71.00.830.96
LgWwihnoEeWDtQoum3sFeQ Excellent tutorial on the topic. Better than any other tutorial on this topic present in the Internet by far. Excellent tutorial on theTopicBetter than any other tutorial onPositive0.71.00.830.96
LgWwihnoEeWDtQoum3sFeQ Excellent tutorial on the topic. Better than any other tutorial on this topic present in the Internet by far.than any other tutorial on thisTopicpresent in the Internet by far.Negative-0.61.00.830.96
LgWwihnoEeWDtQoum3sFeQ Content is good but can include more advanced topics in Javascript like various patterns eg IIFE, Module etc. Also, I reckon there should have been some material on Javascript classes,objects etc. As a whole this tutorial is excellent but could have been even better wit above topics included in detail.have been even better wit aboveTopicincluded in detail. Positive0.70.50.830.96
LgWwihnoEeWDtQoum3sFeQ Originally, I rated this course 3-stars. However, I have since decided it is worth 1-star after taking the next course in the series, Bootstrap. I thought that there wasn't enough time to cover all the material to make this course good. After taking the next course, I see that it is possible to deliver a lot of material and concepts in short order. However, it takes thinking, planning, and dedication. I think this course is TERRIBLE and seriously needs an overhaul. After taking this course, you barely know any CSS and despite passing assignments that don't challenge, you're probably worse off than a student who fails in school. The course suffers from the extremely short timeframe. Covering one of each of the three core topics a week is just insufficient to provide any sort of depth to this course. While there are supplementary readings, Coursera and the participating institutions need to understand that there are those who are taking courses to get more than a one page Wiki style coverage of a topic. page Wiki style coverage of aTopic Positive0.6-1.00.830.96
LgWwihnoEeWDtQoum3sFeQ This course helped expand on my JavaScript knowledge, particularly concerning DOM structure. However, if I had been a beginner in any of these topics, I'm not sure if this course would have been enough. Not much time is spent on clarifying HTML and CSS, i.e., there were a lot of topics untouched. Additionally, while the instructor's videos were excellent, the professor did not participate in course discussions at all. I think there were many times when he should have been available to lend a helping/clarifying hand.a beginner in any of theseTopicI'm not sure if this courseNegative-0.60.50.830.96
LgWwihnoEeWDtQoum3sFeQ This course helped expand on my JavaScript knowledge, particularly concerning DOM structure. However, if I had been a beginner in any of these topics, I'm not sure if this course would have been enough. Not much time is spent on clarifying HTML and CSS, i.e., there were a lot of topics untouched. Additionally, while the instructor's videos were excellent, the professor did not participate in course discussions at all. I think there were many times when he should have been available to lend a helping/clarifying hand., there were a lot ofTopicuntouched. Additionally, while the instructor's videosNegative-0.60.50.830.96
LgWwihnoEeWDtQoum3sFeQ a good intro course for people don't have experience on these topics.people don't have experience on theseTopic Negative-0.60.50.830.96
LgWwihnoEeWDtQoum3sFeQ Great set of lessons, covers the specifics and important main things of each of the topics. But I must say that several time the evaluation is a little too hard given the content of the course (talking about quis and projects) and that also is a lot of ground to cover.main things of each of theTopicBut I must say that severalPositive0.70.50.830.96
LgWwihnoEeWDtQoum3sFeQ Overall it's a good intro if you know nothing or very little about those topics. That said, the class is too slow. Homework is too easy and boring. It's all about following very specific (long) instructions - "put this line of JS here", "create a function called Foo", etc. Grading is done by peers, even though it could be automated. Participation requires running arbitrary JS written by other students.nothing or very little about thoseTopicThat said, the class is tooNegative-0.70.00.830.96
LgWwihnoEeWDtQoum3sFeQ Structured Course that gives beginner to intermediate level expertise. Short course, so there is not much time to give challenging assignments that would prepare you for a job or industry level skill in this topic. The student enrollment was limited (compared to my other courses on Coursera) and hence the discussion forum was not active. There is no TA or instructor participation in discussion forum; hence my advanced questions in forum (intended to learn beyond the course) went unanswered. You can learn this all on internet, but the instructor nicely covered 3 topics in 3 weeks, which is helpful.or industry level skill in thisTopicThe student enrollment was limited (comparedNegative-0.60.00.830.96
LgWwihnoEeWDtQoum3sFeQ Very good basic explanation. Expecting some more in-depth hard topics to be covered.explanation. Expecting some more in-depth hardTopicto be covered. Negative-0.70.50.830.96
LgWwihnoEeWDtQoum3sFeQ Great introduction to HTML, CSS and JavaScript. I learned a lot and hope to learn more advanced topics in the future. Highly recommended.and hope to learn more advancedTopicin the future. Highly recommended. Positive0.81.00.830.96
LgWwihnoEeWDtQoum3sFeQ Need to explain more topics Need to explain moreTopic Negative-0.60.00.830.96
lYw3nxuGEeWo5g5SXpDA8Q Dan Boneh is an excellent techer, he has the ability to simplify complex topic. So greatful to be able to take clasess with him.has the ability to simplify complexTopicSo greatful to be able toPositive0.61.00.60.96
lYw3nxuGEeWo5g5SXpDA8Q When someone explains concepts and ideas in such an easy way, it means he/she understands fully what he talks about; this is the case of Professor Dan Boneh; I widely recommend this course for anyone interested in Cryptography topics.course for anyone interested in CryptographyTopic Negative-0.61.00.60.96
M0etLDe9EeWJaxK5AT4frw Well explained content, though at times the presentation felt a little slow. Solid coding assignments that do a good job of reenforcing the course materials. A couple small topics weren't explained clearly but overall it's been a very informative class. Thanks for the knowledge!the course materials. A couple smallTopicweren't explained clearly but overall it'sNegative-0.60.50.60.73
M0etLDe9EeWJaxK5AT4frw Good course overall, wish more topics were covered but it's OK. Good course overall, wish moreTopicwere covered but it's OK. Positive0.60.50.60.73
MdNTKtdhEeSgyyIAC4cL9g Interesting overview on the topic. Interesting overview on theTopic Positive0.60.00.680.83
MdNTKtdhEeSgyyIAC4cL9g This course touches on LOTS of topics and provides a basic understanding of many useful concepts.This course touches on LOTS ofTopicand provides a basic understanding ofPositive0.81.00.680.83
MdNTKtdhEeSgyyIAC4cL9g The course material was quite boring. I have gained some theoretical knowledge about problem solving and decision making techniques, but we weren't given enough practical examples on how we should apply these techniques at work. I wish the lecturer had t suggested additional material on the topic.t suggested additional material on theTopic Negative-0.6-0.50.680.83
MdNTKtdhEeSgyyIAC4cL9g Good course with well explained topics. Good course with well explainedTopic Positive0.70.00.680.83
MEgKOpw3EeWILQ7D3uPEMw This was a great course. It gave an amazing overview of the Business Idea and Opportunity. It allowed me to understand the overall process. I now know how to choose what business idea to develop and also what steps there are in launch. I learned some things here that I never knew about prototypes and how to test a service business. I do wish there were more of a focus on the Service Sector. Many people these days are creating businesses in that sector and it would help me to have a better understanding on those topics.have a better understanding on thoseTopic Positive0.60.50.541.05
MEgKOpw3EeWILQ7D3uPEMw The course was excellent. Each topic that is introduced is explored deeply while real life tested examples are simultaneously provided. It teaches you a lot of strategies on how you can go about your own business and how ideas can be converted into real life models. It also comprehensively goes into a lot of strategies while explaining how they work. A lot of hypothetical situations are also provided which help you to think in those lines and be able to tackle situation. From the most effective way of brainstorming to how to collect survey data effectively. This course has it all. I would like to thank all the professors that were involved in the making of the course, its taught me a great lot and I can't wait to progress through the other courses. Even though I'm only 16 years old, this courses offers things for everyone. Even if you aren't an entrepreneur, its a great course to be part of! The course was excellent. EachTopicthat is introduced is explored deeplyPositive0.81.00.541.05
MEgKOpw3EeWILQ7D3uPEMw Important topic taught by real experts ImportantTopictaught by real experts Positive0.61.00.541.05
MEgKOpw3EeWILQ7D3uPEMw This course is simply amazing. It is well-thought, practical, and insightful! I`m amazed of how an introductory course on a specific topic can inspire and motivate oneself so much!an introductory course on a specificTopiccan inspire and motivate oneself soNegative-0.61.00.541.05
mG1NQnUvEeS8UyIACzYI5Q Amazing.I want to work on a project/research on this topic. This course is very nice work on a project/research on thisTopicThis course is very nice Negative-0.61.00.561.11
mG1NQnUvEeS8UyIACzYI5Q While a decent overview, the course is a bit dated (2012), One thing that would be nice, is having the key topics that are being talked about, show up on the backdrop. Sometimes, there too much information being presented too quickly.be nice, is having the keyTopicthat are being talked about, showPositive0.60.50.561.11
mG1NQnUvEeS8UyIACzYI5Q It is an interesting and easy to understand overfiew of the topic. I recommend it for newbies to the topic and those who just want to refresh basic knowledge they might have gathered in other courses.easy to understand overfiew of theTopicI recommend it for newbies toPositive0.61.00.561.11
mG1NQnUvEeS8UyIACzYI5Q It is an interesting and easy to understand overfiew of the topic. I recommend it for newbies to the topic and those who just want to refresh basic knowledge they might have gathered in other courses.recommend it for newbies to theTopicand those who just want toPositive0.61.00.561.11
mG1NQnUvEeS8UyIACzYI5Q Great class! The topic is fascinating and the lectures are clear and well articulated. I strongly recommend this course. Great class! TheTopicis fascinating and the lectures arePositive0.81.00.561.11
mG1NQnUvEeS8UyIACzYI5Q Excellent course, I learned a lot but I think it should have some peer reviewed assignments, like a little research on some topic, so that you have to look for information and learn a lot more in the process. like a little research on someTopicso that you have to lookNegative-0.60.50.561.11
mG1NQnUvEeS8UyIACzYI5Q Excellent introductory course on the topic. Thank you Dr. Cockell. Excellent introductory course on theTopicThank you Dr. Cockell. Positive0.71.00.561.11
mG1NQnUvEeS8UyIACzYI5Q Great introduction to this really interesting topic - thank you :-)Great introduction to this really interestingTopic- thank you :-) Positive0.71.00.561.11
mG1NQnUvEeS8UyIACzYI5Q Really enjoyable course - this was my second time of taking it as I wanted to revise the topic. This time around I didn't have the time to engage in the forums as much, and found that I missed the lively discussions there.as I wanted to revise theTopicThis time around I didn't haveNegative-0.81.00.561.11
mG1NQnUvEeS8UyIACzYI5Q Very interesting, easily accessible to non-professional audience, thought-provoking. Well covered topicsto non-professional audience, thought-provoking. Well coveredTopic Positive0.71.00.561.11
mG1NQnUvEeS8UyIACzYI5Q Great introduction to a fascinating subject. It covered a variety of topics at an accessible level.subject. It covered a variety ofTopicat an accessible level. Positive0.61.00.561.11
mGM6AmlPEeSdNiIACrbZkA Solid content and a great foundation of different schools of thought on the topic. Interesting brain science that is fairly accessible even from someone who doesn't know much about the topic. Some lessons can be difficult to follow.different schools of thought on theTopicInteresting brain science that is fairlyPositive0.60.50.591.12
mGM6AmlPEeSdNiIACrbZkA Solid content and a great foundation of different schools of thought on the topic. Interesting brain science that is fairly accessible even from someone who doesn't know much about the topic. Some lessons can be difficult to follow.who doesn't know much about theTopicSome lessons can be difficult toNegative-0.80.50.591.12
mGM6AmlPEeSdNiIACrbZkA A great course! It's a perfect start for anyone interested in the topic. The course offers a variety of interesting facts and researches that persuade you to get deeper and continue your studies in the field. The material is updated, comparing with the other courses I took.start for anyone interested in theTopicThe course offers a variety ofPositive0.61.00.591.12
mGM6AmlPEeSdNiIACrbZkA This is a topic which I have been waiting to learn for a long time. Thanks Coursera and Vasily This is aTopicwhich I have been waiting toNegative-0.81.00.591.12
mGM6AmlPEeSdNiIACrbZkA fantastic new topic. Despite his accent, Professor Klucharov has taught this difficult topic very nicely. Enjoyed every moment of it and learnt so much despite being a Neurologist. fantastic newTopicDespite his accent, Professor Klucharov hasPositive0.61.00.591.12
mGM6AmlPEeSdNiIACrbZkA fantastic new topic. Despite his accent, Professor Klucharov has taught this difficult topic very nicely. Enjoyed every moment of it and learnt so much despite being a Neurologist.Professor Klucharov has taught this difficultTopicvery nicely. Enjoyed every moment ofPositive0.61.00.591.12
mGM6AmlPEeSdNiIACrbZkA A great course: well-structured, challenging and enjoyable. I especially appreciated the numeroud descriptions to important studies in the field, and the fact that the teacher managed to balance the economic, neuroscientific and psychological aspects of the topic to provide an appropriate overview for people focussing on either of the three. The quizzes and final exam were also conducive of learning and the length of the course was just right. The only thing that l didn't like was that it seems like no Statement of Accomplishment will be provided to those of us choosing not to study towards a Verified Certificate.neuroscientific and psychological aspects of theTopicto provide an appropriate overview forPositive0.71.00.591.12
mGM6AmlPEeSdNiIACrbZkA Great course! I really enjoyed it, the classes are clear and amusing. They make understandable a relatively difficult topic. Five stars!They make understandable a relatively difficultTopicFive stars! Negative-0.71.00.591.12
mGM6AmlPEeSdNiIACrbZkA it's really a great topic and i am very excited to studying it it's really a greatTopicand i am very excited toPositive0.61.00.591.12
mGM6AmlPEeSdNiIACrbZkA I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to understand Neuroeconimics. Don't be intimidated by the subject, topics are well explained and are easy enough to understand for anyone with not a whole lot of background.Don't be intimidated by the subject,Topicare well explained and are easyPositive0.71.00.591.12
mGM6AmlPEeSdNiIACrbZkA Very Interesting topic, great production quality , great lecturer ! Very InterestingTopicgreat production quality , great lecturerPositive0.71.00.591.12
mTJHKj0pEeSGwyIACxCdDw This was a very easy course and not too daunting considering the topic. I liked learning pronounciations of the words and the basic vocabulary. A great starter course.and not too daunting considering theTopicI liked learning pronounciations of theNegative-0.60.50.770.82
mTJHKj0pEeSGwyIACxCdDw The whole course is basically a short topic based phrasebook being read-out and over-explained in English. Since I already speak English, this isn't very useful. The course contains no dialogues, or any real situations where vocab's being reviewed. I found the exercise nitpicky and confusing, and there's no indication nor review of what actually you did wrong. Better just use an audio-phrasebook and repeat it using the same time.whole course is basically a shortTopicbased phrasebook being read-out and over-explainedNegative-0.7-0.50.770.82
mTJHKj0pEeSGwyIACxCdDw This course includes major topics of daily life. After having completed all lessons with Professor Xiaoyu Liu, the student will be able to express himself/herself in many useful situations. This fast result of some basic Chinese is very motiviating to complete the course and to continue studying this fascinating language. The only drawback may be the lack of some corresponding Chinese characters. However, this may exceed the scope of this Coursera course. Maybe there will be a course Chinese for Beginners 2 in future. If so, I would certainly participate. This course includes majorTopicof daily life. After having completedPositive0.70.50.770.82
mxdq5kIJEeWC4g7VhG4bTQ Great course covering Regression Machine Learning. Gives a great introduction to this topic. Teaching the methods using a case study yields for great illustrations of the concepts.Gives a great introduction to thisTopicTeaching the methods using a casePositive0.81.00.591.21
mxdq5kIJEeWC4g7VhG4bTQ very useful to understand the difficult topicsvery useful to understand the difficultTopic Positive0.61.00.591.21
mxdq5kIJEeWC4g7VhG4bTQ wonderful course I really enjoyed this topics disscused in this coursewonderful course I really enjoyed thisTopicdisscused in this course Positive0.81.00.591.21
mxdq5kIJEeWC4g7VhG4bTQ very good coverage of a wide range of topics. impressive!coverage of a wide range ofTopicimpressive! Positive0.61.00.591.21
mxdq5kIJEeWC4g7VhG4bTQ Very good course to get the foundations right. Emily has done an excellent job in explaining the material and she reinforces the concepts with examples. I strongly believe this course will provide the required skills to explore further topics in this area. Great Job and thanks to Coursera for providing us this platform.the required skills to explore furtherTopicin this area. Great Job andPositive0.71.00.591.21
mxdq5kIJEeWC4g7VhG4bTQ this was a really boring course not for the contet bu the teacher i fell bored every video because the theacher was really slow in everything tha she was showing, it is realy dificult to get focussed in the real topics when the teacher spend a lot of time explaining things at the end wont be evaluated. As an example I am not english native speaker but a had to put the playback speed to 1.50x in order to not get bored in all videos, it was really dificult to follow the teacher at the normal velocity , i just got sleep every video. and as a record i really like this topic so it is the tacher, I took the first course and it was a good experience but this one is owfullto get focussed in the realTopicwhen the teacher spend a lotNegative-0.6-1.00.591.21
mxdq5kIJEeWC4g7VhG4bTQ this was a really boring course not for the contet bu the teacher i fell bored every video because the theacher was really slow in everything tha she was showing, it is realy dificult to get focussed in the real topics when the teacher spend a lot of time explaining things at the end wont be evaluated. As an example I am not english native speaker but a had to put the playback speed to 1.50x in order to not get bored in all videos, it was really dificult to follow the teacher at the normal velocity , i just got sleep every video. and as a record i really like this topic so it is the tacher, I took the first course and it was a good experience but this one is owfulla record i really like thisTopicso it is the tacher, INegative-0.6-1.00.591.21
mxdq5kIJEeWC4g7VhG4bTQ These Machine Learning classes have been fantastic so far, really enjoying them. Very good coverage of topics and challenging exercises to drive home the learning. The effort put into developing the classes has been superb and I look forward to the rest of the specialization.enjoying them. Very good coverage ofTopicand challenging exercises to drive homePositive0.81.00.591.21
mxdq5kIJEeWC4g7VhG4bTQ Learned a lot! Now I have been acquired a basic understanding of machine learning! Materials are not much, so it's not painful to accept. Recommended for everybody interested in this topic!Recommended for everybody interested in thisTopic Positive0.61.00.591.21
mxdq5kIJEeWC4g7VhG4bTQ Many interesting topics, well explained, a lot of useful practice. Many interestingTopicwell explained, a lot of usefulPositive0.71.00.591.21
mxdq5kIJEeWC4g7VhG4bTQ The course is well paced, well organized, and employs a rigorous curriculum design that builds idea upon idea. Issues are well motivated and those motivations are used consistently throughout. Unlike other courses I have taken that attempt a survey across a number of areas, this course dives deep into the important topics in regression. The reward is a more thorough understanding of the theory, mathematics, utility, trade offs and implementation details of various algorithms. Moreover, the individual ideas are tied together in an overarching machine learning work flow that applies to many areas and tasks in machine learning.course dives deep into the importantTopicin regression. The reward is aPositive0.81.00.591.21
mxdq5kIJEeWC4g7VhG4bTQ Very, very good course, high-quality teaching, and well-developed quizzes and assignments. The course is challenging enough to feel motivated and satisfied when finishing a week's work, but not so challenging as to scare people (or me, at least) away. I hope (and trust) that you keep up the good work in the courses to come. If there was one thing I could change, it would be to include a discussion of statistical significance/inference (as suggested by Emily towards the end). It is unclear now how that can be analyzed in the Graphlab environment, even though it is a very important topic for practical purposes.though it is a very importantTopicfor practical purposes. Positive0.81.00.591.21
mxdq5kIJEeWC4g7VhG4bTQ Great course which covers most of regression topics and important thigns such as lasso regression or ridge regression.course which covers most of regressionTopicand important thigns such as lassoPositive0.71.00.591.21
mxdq5kIJEeWC4g7VhG4bTQ Can't praise enough! This IS THE COURSE for regression. Cannot believe I didn't stumble upon it earlier enough. Great Specialization, Great Course, Great Professors, Great thought provoking Quizzes and assignments, helpful mentors and more important that any of the above, amazing comprehensive content covering each and every topic from simple linear regression to feature selection and going all the way to kNN Regression. An enjoyable and great learning experience. Hope to carry on the same level of enthusiasm through the rest of the specialization. Thank You Emily, Carlos, Johan (mentor) and rest of my classmates. And of course, Thank You Coursera.comprehensive content covering each and everyTopicfrom simple linear regression to featurePositive0.61.00.591.21
mxdq5kIJEeWC4g7VhG4bTQ To start with, I have been dedicating time to improve my understanding and depth in statistics and calculus. The reason is that, I am totally impressed by the lecture videos. The videos are detail, precise and covers enough depth. It has helped me to correlate the statistical concepts and application areas and rekindled my interest to go back to learn and strengthen my basics. I like the contents that its not a overdose of many mathematical equations. Appreciate the pains taken by the expert professors in explaining every detail possible to make the course more interesting. Appreciate the mention about the topics not covered in the course. My suggestion is to include a seperate section for each course with a list of reference books, topics and weblinks of material to increase our depth and breadth of technical understanding of the statistical methods. Many Thanks to Emily Fox and Carles Guestrin for their time and efforts in making this specialization course, and of course providing us with the free license to use Dato for learning purposes. interesting. Appreciate the mention about theTopicnot covered in the course. MyPositive0.61.00.591.21
mxdq5kIJEeWC4g7VhG4bTQ To start with, I have been dedicating time to improve my understanding and depth in statistics and calculus. The reason is that, I am totally impressed by the lecture videos. The videos are detail, precise and covers enough depth. It has helped me to correlate the statistical concepts and application areas and rekindled my interest to go back to learn and strengthen my basics. I like the contents that its not a overdose of many mathematical equations. Appreciate the pains taken by the expert professors in explaining every detail possible to make the course more interesting. Appreciate the mention about the topics not covered in the course. My suggestion is to include a seperate section for each course with a list of reference books, topics and weblinks of material to increase our depth and breadth of technical understanding of the statistical methods. Many Thanks to Emily Fox and Carles Guestrin for their time and efforts in making this specialization course, and of course providing us with the free license to use Dato for learning purposes. with a list of reference books,Topicand weblinks of material to increasePositive0.61.00.591.21
mxdq5kIJEeWC4g7VhG4bTQ This course was well structured and well executed. I thoroughly enjoyed and was challenged by the material in the course. I appreciated the assignment/quiz approach to deal with such dense topics. I can see where people who have backgrounds in a number of the topics discussed throughout the course could feel there was too much hand holding, but I found the level of hints/help in the assignments were at the right level for me to work through & gain deeper understanding for the material presented. My one criticism of the course stems from the denseness of the material. I believe there is an opportunity to introduce more quizzes after various sections within each module. It would be best to make these quizzes optional in order not to turn off more advance students, but I believe it would be beneficial for those students who do not have much, or any, experience in these topics to have more opportunities to test and gain deeper understanding in the material just covered. Overall, solid course!backgrounds in a number of theTopicdiscussed throughout the course could feelPositive0.71.00.591.21
mxdq5kIJEeWC4g7VhG4bTQ This course was well structured and well executed. I thoroughly enjoyed and was challenged by the material in the course. I appreciated the assignment/quiz approach to deal with such dense topics. I can see where people who have backgrounds in a number of the topics discussed throughout the course could feel there was too much hand holding, but I found the level of hints/help in the assignments were at the right level for me to work through & gain deeper understanding for the material presented. My one criticism of the course stems from the denseness of the material. I believe there is an opportunity to introduce more quizzes after various sections within each module. It would be best to make these quizzes optional in order not to turn off more advance students, but I believe it would be beneficial for those students who do not have much, or any, experience in these topics to have more opportunities to test and gain deeper understanding in the material just covered. Overall, solid course!much, or any, experience in theseTopicto have more opportunities to testNegative-0.61.00.591.21
mxdq5kIJEeWC4g7VhG4bTQ I found this an excellent introduction to the topic with a good mix of well presented material and practical application using the IPython notebooks. I would love to have the course finish with a project where we apply the learned methods to a different data set.this an excellent introduction to theTopicwith a good mix of wellPositive0.91.00.591.21
mxdq5kIJEeWC4g7VhG4bTQ This was a great course and had in depth insights on a single topic. Worth doing.in depth insights on a singleTopicWorth doing. Negative-0.71.00.591.21
nA4RUW01EeW8nRIpKnwp7Q Alexander Kulikov, Michel Levin and Neil Rhodes are awesome teachers. Every topic of this course opens a whole new dimension of concept. It was awesome.Neil Rhodes are awesome teachers. EveryTopicof this course opens a wholePositive0.70.50.661.04
nA4RUW01EeW8nRIpKnwp7Q I like the course structure and material. It starts off easy enough to get you interested and then throws at you challenges at early stage, if you are up for it. What I don't like is video session itself, some of instructors talk too fast and dwell much into topic, assuming you understood everything. And as way to composite that, they offer a "resource" links to help you understand. Then some of them have "hard" accent, it's really difficult to follow them even for native speaker, yet alone for those whose English is second language. Now exercise and assignments are spot on but you are forced to relay on other sources to grasp everything. I doubt anyone taking this course has not reached for "outer" help at least once.too fast and dwell much intoTopicassuming you understood everything. And asNegative-0.60.50.661.04
nA4RUW01EeW8nRIpKnwp7Q The accent from teachers would be a little bit annoying, also the fact that most of the topics (incomes, outcomes from the programs) are unclear for a naive student. But for the rest, is a great way to introduce programming.the fact that most of theTopic(incomes, outcomes from the programs) areNegative-0.60.50.661.04
nA4RUW01EeW8nRIpKnwp7Q Very good subject and very good topics presented. Professors are very good. And the video presentation is awesome.Very good subject and very goodTopicpresented. Professors are very good. AndPositive0.81.00.661.04
nA4RUW01EeW8nRIpKnwp7Q this course is very useful. Every topic is covered here and the assignments were also very effective to check your concept.this course is very useful. EveryTopicis covered here and the assignmentsNegative-0.61.00.661.04
nA4RUW01EeW8nRIpKnwp7Q Overall Good introductory course for beginners . Assignments are very well thought and lectures are quite good. covers most of the topic.quite good. covers most of theTopic Positive0.61.00.661.04
nA4RUW01EeW8nRIpKnwp7Q Excellent coverage of algorithmic techniques in this course, with very accessible introductions to such fundamental topics as the Master Method, greedy algorithm design, and dynamic programming. This class hits the sweet spot for people who find Tim Roughgarden's Analysis and Design of Algorithms course too intense and hand-wavy, but who still want mathematically-sound, proof-based discussion of algorithmic techniques. (Listen to Roughgarden's drive-by treatment of Karatsuba's algorithm in his first week of lectures, and you will appreciate Neil Rhodes' coverage of the same algorithm all the more.) You get an introduction to a lot of "greatest hits" from Computer Science, but at a level where you come away understanding the technique. The problem sets start off with fairly easy exercises, just enough to reinforce your understanding, and progress up to exercises that will prove challenging indeed to newcomers. You will get a lot out of careful study of this course. I look forward to continuing in this specialization.very accessible introductions to such fundamentalTopicas the Master Method, greedy algorithmPositive0.61.00.661.04
nA4RUW01EeW8nRIpKnwp7Q Currently in my Week 2 of the Course and I have to say I absolutely enjoyed Week 1! My expectations are now even higher for week 2 and further. A great introduction to a critical topic and the best part was that I found myself completely involved to the course until I successfully submitted my assignment. Cheers!A great introduction to a criticalTopicand the best part was thatPositive0.81.00.661.04
NFiJtRnpEeW9dA4X94-nLQ The course comes with great explanation but the graded assignments sometimes seem pointless as they look irrelevant to the topic, There are unnecessary questions asked in quizzes i.e whether you have completed your assignment or not. These sort of questions never evaluate what we have accomplished as they look irrelevant to theTopicThere are unnecessary questions asked inNegative-0.60.50.721.11
NFiJtRnpEeW9dA4X94-nLQ This is a brilliant course. Starts from the basics of object oriented programming covering all the topics in intermediate details. Also, the final assignment helps you to add additional features and test your creativity! A must for beginners and a good course to review the fundamentals of OOAD. object oriented programming covering all theTopicin intermediate details. Also, the finalNegative-0.61.00.721.11
NFiJtRnpEeW9dA4X94-nLQ Every instructor explains the concept in a nice and clear way. The course structure they designed is very logical and well organized. So, it's very easy to follow. Plus, they did a very good job picking core topics in OOP. A must-take class if you're interested in OOP.a very good job picking coreTopicin OOP. A must-take class ifPositive0.91.00.721.11
NFiJtRnpEeW9dA4X94-nLQ This course was very good. I did learn more from this course. Instruction and video tutorials were vivid including the help topics. Very glad to have joined this course.tutorials were vivid including the helpTopicVery glad to have joined thisPositive0.81.00.721.11
NFiJtRnpEeW9dA4X94-nLQ Easy to comprehend, full of examples, a lot of challenges, excellent teachers, and everything! I love this course's programming assignments as those assignments show me directly the "real" application of each week's topic. The most extremely valuable thing that I got from this course is that I now can read documentation properly. I thought that reading documentation is tedious, but now I know that it is very fundamental." real" application of each week'sTopicThe most extremely valuable thing thatNegative-0.61.00.721.11
NFiJtRnpEeW9dA4X94-nLQ Good pace and interesting topics. Getting ready to take the next one. Good pace and interestingTopicGetting ready to take the nextPositive0.71.00.721.11
ngZrURn5EeWwrBKfKrqlSQ This course covered most of topics and very well explained. Unit testing for nodejs could also have been part of it. Oauth2 and JSON webtokens and Mongoose concepts are very well explained. This course covered most ofTopicand very well explained. Unit testingPositive0.61.00.431.02
ngZrURn5EeWwrBKfKrqlSQ Excellent course covering a wide range of topics and tools.course covering a wide range ofTopicand tools. Positive0.61.00.431.02
ngZrURn5EeWwrBKfKrqlSQ This was a good introduction to the topic, although a little slowly paced for my tastes, but I am a long time professional programmer, so I have much more background to draw on than many of the students. I started with this course, which encouraged me to go back and take more from the sequence. I recommend taking them in order.was a good introduction to theTopicalthough a little slowly paced forPositive0.60.50.431.02
ngZrURn5EeWwrBKfKrqlSQ Though I did not finish the entire course, I have learned a lot on all the topics I am interested. Highly recommended.learned a lot on all theTopicI am interested. Highly recommended. Positive0.71.00.431.02
ngZrURn5EeWwrBKfKrqlSQ I liked it as a way to start developing a nodejs backend. I wished that it would have gone a bit deeper in some topics.gone a bit deeper in someTopic Positive0.60.50.431.02
ngZrURn5EeWwrBKfKrqlSQ What a awesome explanation. Like it .. Thank you very much providing the session with live examples. Very much useful course to get clear idea of the topic.to get clear idea of theTopic Negative-0.61.00.431.02
nQ5d7TbQEeWW9BKhJ4xW0Q Great Introductory Course. Covers a wide range of topics and especially liked the focus on web accessibility.Course. Covers a wide range ofTopicand especially liked the focus onPositive0.71.00.611.04
nQ5d7TbQEeWW9BKhJ4xW0Q I have little to no background in programming. After this course, I feel confident in proper designing a basic web page. I never thought too much about how web pages look, now I have an appreciation for the skills and thought that go into designing a page. Dr. Colleen van Lent is a wonderful professor, explains even the most complex topic in a way that I could understand knowing nothing about html5. I felt motivated to start coding. I thought about how accesible pages need to be, and how to incorporate this into my code. If you don't know anything about programming or are interested in web design, this course is for you.professor, explains even the most complexTopicin a way that I couldPositive0.61.00.611.04
nQ5d7TbQEeWW9BKhJ4xW0Q I think this course is easy to understand and also covers interessting topics for beginners. to understand and also covers interesstingTopicfor beginners. Positive0.70.50.611.04
nQ5d7TbQEeWW9BKhJ4xW0Q If you don't have any previous knowledge about this topic this is a very good starting point. It's very well organize and with a hands-on approach that makes easy to understand and learn.have any previous knowledge about thisTopicthis is a very good startingPositive0.71.00.611.04
nQ5d7TbQEeWW9BKhJ4xW0Q I really liked this introduction to HTML5, it was accessible, fun and the teacher added very interesting side topics (on accessibility, web history, etc.). If you take this course seriously, you will have strong basis in HTML5 and will be able to create your own web pages.the teacher added very interesting sideTopic(on accessibility, web history, etc. ).Positive0.81.00.611.04
nQ5d7TbQEeWW9BKhJ4xW0Q Great Instructor who ensures you learn and apply the topicensures you learn and apply theTopic Positive0.71.00.611.04
nQ5d7TbQEeWW9BKhJ4xW0Q Nice course! The take on accessibility is what I found the most interesting one. Whenever I had been through any introductory materials on web design or any designs, I had not even encountered accessibility as a topic. Thank you for getting me into thinking about not only building workable websites, but accessible ones.not even encountered accessibility as aTopicThank you for getting me intoPositive0.60.50.611.04
nQ5d7TbQEeWW9BKhJ4xW0Q Very well presented introductory course, the instructor is really engaging and delivers the lesson in a friendly and interesting manner. I really liked the fact that emphasis is given on the topic of accessibility.that emphasis is given on theTopicof accessibility. Negative-0.61.00.611.04
nQ5d7TbQEeWW9BKhJ4xW0Q So far the best course on the topic.far the best course on theTopic Positive0.71.00.611.04
nQ5d7TbQEeWW9BKhJ4xW0Q I definitely Recommend this class to anyone who wants to learn about the basics of web design, HTML5, and coding. The way this course is setup is perfect for beginners with its extremely helpful and insightful readings along with the course lecture video s. The professor has really done an amazing job of teaching and engaging students through the videos while also giving helpful resources and tips for students to venture on their own and investigate the topics further. I highly recommend to follow along, especially with the coding, when the professor suggest it. It will really help out in the long run and help you become familiar with the process. on their own and investigate theTopicfurther. I highly recommend to followPositive0.71.00.611.04
nQ5d7TbQEeWW9BKhJ4xW0Q nic and detailed explanaton of topics and errors that can be caused during practice nic and detailed explanaton ofTopicand errors that can be causedPositive0.61.00.611.04
nQ5d7TbQEeWW9BKhJ4xW0Q Great course for beginners who have absolutely no idea about coding! Huge thanks to Prof. Colleen who used very simple language to make the course easier to understand. All the important aspects of basic HTML5 were covered. Assignments were challenging and fun! I can proudly say that I created my own 'First' webpage with the help of this course. One star less just because I felt that some topics like images and especially multimedia usage can be confusing and could have been explained more in detail. Overall a very informative course...highly recommended!!just because I felt that someTopiclike images and especially multimedia usagePositive0.60.50.611.04
nQ5d7TbQEeWW9BKhJ4xW0Q Thank you for you time and for everything you did. As an introduction, I did not find that there's need to talk about the hosting and the other things related to this topic. It would be better if the instructor went deeper into the HTML5. the other things related to thisTopicIt would be better if theNegative-0.6-0.50.611.04
nQ5d7TbQEeWW9BKhJ4xW0Q 'Introduction to HTML5' course is a very general introduction to HTML5 for beginners. The professor doesn't assume you know anything about Web development or even how files are uploaded to a host website. The course covers a brief history of the Web, basic HTML5 elements, URL terminology, Accessibility, Semantics, and basic FTP & Web hosting software like C-Panel. Forms and other advanced topics are not covered. The class is presented in a laid back style and uses non-technical language which is easy to understand. The quality of the video and audio are excellent. Supplemental books (pdf) and links to Youtube videos are provided and are useful. The duration of some of the lectures seemed too long, even when using 2X playback speed. With some of the quizzes, the professor expected you to read her mind and were worded in a subjective manner. The Accessibility section seemed a little too preachy for me. Also, the final project was convoluted and the instructions were vague. The final project really ended up being a 9 or 10 question quiz that gave you hints on how to code the final project. In summary, take this course if you are a complete beginner. Otherwise, you won't learn much if you have more than 2 months of experience in front end Web development.like C-Panel. Forms and other advancedTopicare not covered. The class isNegative-0.60.50.611.04
nQ5d7TbQEeWW9BKhJ4xW0Q Overall this is a very good course. I had some experience with HTML5, but this course showed me the nuances of standard practice that I was otherwise missing. The instructor was very articulate and offered example with every topic.articulate and offered example with everyTopic Negative-0.60.50.611.04
NSxhuc9cEeWczg7kSY_tVQ It lacks of video lectures so I had to rely on notes only. The course's content is interesting and has potential to give learner more depth of topics. Hope it will be improved soon.to give learner more depth ofTopicHope it will be improved soon.Positive0.70.00.60.84
NSxhuc9cEeWczg7kSY_tVQ The course covers the basic foundations of behavioral finance, especially prospect theory and various cognitive biases that negatively influence our decision making in financial affairs. The topics covered are definitely very interesting and the lecturers frequently prove that they know what they are talking about and explain some topics in adequate depth and breadth. For a valuable Coursera course I am expecting that most of the material is covered with video lectures (otherwise I read a book on that matter) and I am expecting thought-through slides with clear definitions, clear practical examples and exercises, and the presentation of experimental proofs for the given statements. Regrettably, most of this course is comprised of simple slides with limited structuring, as definitions, exercises, and proofs are often intermingled. More importantly, only a very limited subset of the course is covered with the suitable and valuable video lectures. Especially the last of the three-week course consist mostly of reading material from an external website. The exercises after each of the three weeks are at the lower end of what I have seen on Coursera and the lecturers should consider putting more effort in creating useful questions for formative and summative evaluations of the learning progress. In summary, smart lecturers present a very interesting and highly relevant topic, but they put to little effort in creating a compellingly online course.decision making in financial affairs. TheTopiccovered are definitely very interesting andPositive0.7-0.50.60.84
NSxhuc9cEeWczg7kSY_tVQ The course covers the basic foundations of behavioral finance, especially prospect theory and various cognitive biases that negatively influence our decision making in financial affairs. The topics covered are definitely very interesting and the lecturers frequently prove that they know what they are talking about and explain some topics in adequate depth and breadth. For a valuable Coursera course I am expecting that most of the material is covered with video lectures (otherwise I read a book on that matter) and I am expecting thought-through slides with clear definitions, clear practical examples and exercises, and the presentation of experimental proofs for the given statements. Regrettably, most of this course is comprised of simple slides with limited structuring, as definitions, exercises, and proofs are often intermingled. More importantly, only a very limited subset of the course is covered with the suitable and valuable video lectures. Especially the last of the three-week course consist mostly of reading material from an external website. The exercises after each of the three weeks are at the lower end of what I have seen on Coursera and the lecturers should consider putting more effort in creating useful questions for formative and summative evaluations of the learning progress. In summary, smart lecturers present a very interesting and highly relevant topic, but they put to little effort in creating a compellingly online course.a very interesting and highly relevantTopicbut they put to little effortPositive0.6-0.50.60.84
NSxhuc9cEeWczg7kSY_tVQ The video lectures are not adequate, too much self-study effort is needed to have a good understanding of the subject. The time allocated for this topic is not enough.subject. The time allocated for thisTopicis not enough. Negative-0.7-1.00.60.84
Nyq7nXzPEeWb-BLhFdaGww Admittedly, some topics (especially neural signaling) could be explained so much more simply. Professor White sometimes picks the most random starting points to explain a new topic rather than explaining the subject matter in a Point A-Point B manner. Other times, there are other topics where information is omitted in an attempt to not overcomplicate the subject, although sometimes that omitted information could have easily helped to explain what the professor was talking about. That said, this is an incredibly thorough, clear, yet manageable course. This course has the hands-down best resources (lecture notes, clinical case studies, interactive anatomy program, and a separate website) of any Coursera class I've taken. I've learned more from this class than any single class I've taken on Coursera or in college. Hats off and big thanks to Professor White, Ellen Vos, and everyone involved in this course. Admittedly, someTopic(especially neural signaling) could be explainedNegative-0.61.00.661.0
Nyq7nXzPEeWb-BLhFdaGww Admittedly, some topics (especially neural signaling) could be explained so much more simply. Professor White sometimes picks the most random starting points to explain a new topic rather than explaining the subject matter in a Point A-Point B manner. Other times, there are other topics where information is omitted in an attempt to not overcomplicate the subject, although sometimes that omitted information could have easily helped to explain what the professor was talking about. That said, this is an incredibly thorough, clear, yet manageable course. This course has the hands-down best resources (lecture notes, clinical case studies, interactive anatomy program, and a separate website) of any Coursera class I've taken. I've learned more from this class than any single class I've taken on Coursera or in college. Hats off and big thanks to Professor White, Ellen Vos, and everyone involved in this course.starting points to explain a newTopicrather than explaining the subject matterNegative-0.61.00.661.0
Nyq7nXzPEeWb-BLhFdaGww Absoultely Astoundishing. I will highlight the best points: There is a companion textbook. This really helps to consolidate knowledge and sear for new information, although I should say that the tutorials are much complete. There are tutorial notes given to the students. This is crucial. If one was to organize all the course content from just watching the videos it would be impossible. The tutorial notes give a great start for your own knowledge structuring. This course is no light thing. My impression from some of other MOOC sites is that they are much superficial. Their courses seem a good joke at simulating college level education. Medical neuroscience is not like that. You should expect a standard college level neuroscience course. Professor White is amazing. When you think he couldn't surprise you with his teaching methods, he plays music for you! It is better than going to classes. Trust me. I had a neuroscience course in university and I couldn't stad attending classes. I wouldn't have passed wasn't it for Medical Neuroscience. The course subject is just fascinating. Have you ever wondered that there are sensory labeled lines? Did you know that you cannot feel pain unless you have a specific receptor for it? Well, I don't know about you, but for me, that is simply magic. This course will really make you have smarter conversations. Have you wondered launching a neuroscience topic during your date? "Well, did you know that no one really precisely knows how we can see? yes, because what your eyes "see" is just a pattern of light, and it is inverted horizontally and laterally! This is simply the best course I have ever attended What are you waiting for?Have you wondered launching a neuroscienceTopicduring your date? " Well, didPositive0.61.00.661.0
Nyq7nXzPEeWb-BLhFdaGww Lots of self study required by anyone from a non-biology/medical background. This is a very interesting topic, and is a good course. background. This is a very interestingTopicand is a good course. Positive0.70.50.661.0
o7P0ctXYEeWFqw71fuUDrw Very good lecturer - keeps things interesting and uses of figures and results from published peer-reviewed papers. Explains things from first principles and does a very in depth historical analysis of the topics studied. Only criticism I would give would be to have more regular feedback or tests regarding what is learnt. There are 4 topics in this course for the 10 week duration and there's only a test at the end of each topic. A test at the end of each week would keep students on their toes. Nevertheless, still a 5 star course. Thanks for letting me take this!in depth historical analysis of theTopicstudied. Only criticism I would giveNegative-0.61.00.491.03
o7P0ctXYEeWFqw71fuUDrw Very good lecturer - keeps things interesting and uses of figures and results from published peer-reviewed papers. Explains things from first principles and does a very in depth historical analysis of the topics studied. Only criticism I would give would be to have more regular feedback or tests regarding what is learnt. There are 4 topics in this course for the 10 week duration and there's only a test at the end of each topic. A test at the end of each week would keep students on their toes. Nevertheless, still a 5 star course. Thanks for letting me take this!what is learnt. There are 4Topicin this course for the 10Negative-0.61.00.491.03
o7P0ctXYEeWFqw71fuUDrw Very good lecturer - keeps things interesting and uses of figures and results from published peer-reviewed papers. Explains things from first principles and does a very in depth historical analysis of the topics studied. Only criticism I would give would be to have more regular feedback or tests regarding what is learnt. There are 4 topics in this course for the 10 week duration and there's only a test at the end of each topic. A test at the end of each week would keep students on their toes. Nevertheless, still a 5 star course. Thanks for letting me take this!test at the end of eachTopicA test at the end ofNegative-0.61.00.491.03
o7P0ctXYEeWFqw71fuUDrw The was the best course I've taken through Coursera. The material was fascinating. The instructor has a great enthusiasm for the topic and delivers his lectures in an engaging style. The test and quizzes were quite challenging. Can't recommend highly enough.has a great enthusiasm for theTopicand delivers his lectures in anPositive0.71.00.491.03
oC5XlyT_EeWs4gorU6Q1Yw Fantastic topic intro and well delivered content make this course a must learn ! FantasticTopicintro and well delivered content makePositive0.71.00.491.14
oC5XlyT_EeWs4gorU6Q1Yw The course is an excellent starting point for Strategic Management, Professor Robert Austin is a great instructor and the topics where really well presented. I recommend this course to everyone that is involved or interested in Strategic Management.is a great instructor and theTopicwhere really well presented. I recommendPositive0.71.00.491.14
oC5XlyT_EeWs4gorU6Q1Yw Wonderful course with very clear and precise information, extremely well explained making easy to understand every single topic. I guess they used lots of strategy experience into how to transfer knowledge. Thank you very much for the high quality content.making easy to understand every singleTopicI guess they used lots ofNegative-0.61.00.491.14
oC5XlyT_EeWs4gorU6Q1Yw This course is really great. A complete overview on the standard strategy topics plus some new and enlightening views. Thank you for sharpening my strategic capabilities and skills.complete overview on the standard strategyTopicplus some new and enlightening views.Positive0.71.00.491.14
opCIcU3SEeWeiwqPB940Pw I can't say I really enjoyed this 5 week course. The flow itself was more like "food for thought" where a bunch of ideas are presented as sort of an intellectual gymnastics exercise with no point really. By week 5 you are just plain bored. The content wasn't concise enough. It could have easily been a 4 week course or even shorter had they not tried to belabor each topic. It all was too high level and never really got down enough to earth. I have done other courses on the same topic which were better put together. they not tried to belabor eachTopicIt all was too high levelNegative-0.7-0.50.911.09
opCIcU3SEeWeiwqPB940Pw A good introduction into the topic of design thinking. Even thought the participants only will get real understanding of the material when executing them in real life, as with so many topics that are being sought, this course helps you to understand what is special to design thinking. It helped me to distinguish it from e.g. agile/scrum, and be able to work within a design thinking team. A good introduction into theTopicof design thinking. Even thought thePositive0.71.00.911.09
opCIcU3SEeWeiwqPB940Pw A good introduction into the topic of design thinking. Even thought the participants only will get real understanding of the material when executing them in real life, as with so many topics that are being sought, this course helps you to understand what is special to design thinking. It helped me to distinguish it from e.g. agile/scrum, and be able to work within a design thinking team.real life, as with so manyTopicthat are being sought, this coursePositive0.71.00.911.09
OrpXgQt0EeS5diIACoo5jQ Certainly a great and useful topic considering PS skill take a long time to nurture, and good speakers are not born, they trained themselves. Also the respectable instructor interact with the students in a lively and efficient manner. Keeping it all simpler Certainly a great and usefulTopicconsidering PS skill take a longPositive0.70.50.631.11
OrpXgQt0EeS5diIACoo5jQ This is a amazing class, I have gain a lot of tools for getting over the public speaking apprehension and becoming a better speaker. The lectures are pretty straight-forward with good guidance for each topic given for the section of the course. The peer review for assignments is helpful with feedback as well as some tips from other students who enroll in the course. I have noticed my speaking confidence has grown to where I'm at a comfortable stance when speaking publicly, as well as sounding intelligence and elaborating topics better. I do believe this is a must take course if you wish to improve your ability to communicate publicly.straight-forward with good guidance for eachTopicgiven for the section of thePositive0.71.00.631.11
OrpXgQt0EeS5diIACoo5jQ This is a amazing class, I have gain a lot of tools for getting over the public speaking apprehension and becoming a better speaker. The lectures are pretty straight-forward with good guidance for each topic given for the section of the course. The peer review for assignments is helpful with feedback as well as some tips from other students who enroll in the course. I have noticed my speaking confidence has grown to where I'm at a comfortable stance when speaking publicly, as well as sounding intelligence and elaborating topics better. I do believe this is a must take course if you wish to improve your ability to communicate publicly.well as sounding intelligence and elaboratingTopicbetter. I do believe this isPositive0.61.00.631.11
OrpXgQt0EeS5diIACoo5jQ Great course!!! It's the best oinline course which I know in this topic.course which I know in thisTopic Negative-0.71.00.631.11
OrpXgQt0EeS5diIACoo5jQ Great course: enthusiastic teacher and useful topicsGreat course: enthusiastic teacher and usefulTopic Positive0.81.00.631.11
OrpXgQt0EeS5diIACoo5jQ This course helped me to overcome the fear of speaking in front of the audience and I learned a lot from this course which will help me in the future. very subtle explanation of each and every topic. Can not find best than this. Thank yousubtle explanation of each and everyTopicCan not find best than this.Negative-0.61.00.631.11
P--h6zpNEeWYbg7p2_3OHQ I really love the way Dr Chuck is teaching. It is incredibly clear and you never get bored even if each lecture is over 20 minutes long. After each lecture you do feel like you've become an expert in that topic. However, the course is very diluted.... Only 4-5 lectures over 7 weeks is too little content, especially if you are to pay the $79 required for certification. Each week contains a lot of videos that, although being interesting, are not directly relevant to the course. I finished the whole thing in 2 days ^^you've become an expert in thatTopicHowever, the course is very diluted.Positive0.60.00.341.07
P--h6zpNEeWYbg7p2_3OHQ The professor is particularly good at explaining. He builds from previous lessons and it's easy to get an understanding of the topic. The pace and content are just right.to get an understanding of theTopicThe pace and content are justPositive0.61.00.341.07
P--h6zpNEeWYbg7p2_3OHQ Dr. Severance is an excellent educator. He starts with very basic concepts and progresses into more advanced topics. He makes sure that everything is explained thoroughly.concepts and progresses into more advancedTopicHe makes sure that everything isPositive0.61.00.341.07
P--h6zpNEeWYbg7p2_3OHQ Continues the great experience from the first course. Harder topics but still very helpful to guide you towards understanding and using Python.experience from the first course. HarderTopicbut still very helpful to guidePositive0.71.00.341.07
P--h6zpNEeWYbg7p2_3OHQ Simple and awesome approach to each and every topic of the course. Very systemic approach to the topic and keeps things simple. Easy and fun to learn. Icing on the cake "coolest professor" in MOOC.awesome approach to each and everyTopicof the course. Very systemic approachPositive0.81.00.341.07
P--h6zpNEeWYbg7p2_3OHQ Lecturer explains so well that it makes the topics seem extremely easy!so well that it makes theTopicseem extremely easy! Positive0.61.00.341.07
P--h6zpNEeWYbg7p2_3OHQ Excellent course. Very useful Python topics. I'm a bit ahead working on Threads and I'm looking forward for the next Python courses. Excellent course. Very useful PythonTopicI'm a bit ahead working onPositive0.81.00.341.07
P--h6zpNEeWYbg7p2_3OHQ 2nd course with Dr Charles. I find his courses to be very informative and his teaching method is very helpful in understanding the topics fast. excited to complete the remaining items in the specialization and if Dr Charles has any other courses, i will for sure take it.... would love to have an advanced python programming class with Dr Cis very helpful in understanding theTopicfast. excited to complete the remainingPositive0.61.00.341.07
P--h6zpNEeWYbg7p2_3OHQ Very good coverage of topics. Very good coverage ofTopic Positive0.81.00.341.07
P--h6zpNEeWYbg7p2_3OHQ No doubt that this is a very helpful course for a beginner to learn Python. I would love to solve more assignments. Even if all the assignments are not graded, its fine but just for sake of practice let students like me solve more of them. Dr. Chuck explains all the topics very nicely. I would request him to go a little deep in topics. By way of example, it would have been great if he taught us the mechanism in which data is stored in Dectionaries (Hashing).them. Dr. Chuck explains all theTopicvery nicely. I would request himPositive0.60.50.341.07
P--h6zpNEeWYbg7p2_3OHQ No doubt that this is a very helpful course for a beginner to learn Python. I would love to solve more assignments. Even if all the assignments are not graded, its fine but just for sake of practice let students like me solve more of them. Dr. Chuck explains all the topics very nicely. I would request him to go a little deep in topics. By way of example, it would have been great if he taught us the mechanism in which data is stored in Dectionaries (Hashing).to go a little deep inTopicBy way of example, it wouldPositive0.60.50.341.07
P--h6zpNEeWYbg7p2_3OHQ I t is a great, course, quiz are not hard but they provoke an important questioning and are part of the learning process. Assignments are more interesting every week and strike the most important topics of the week while using remembering a lot of the past concepts. It will be great of after the course is finish the student could download the homework.week and strike the most importantTopicof the week while using rememberingPositive0.71.00.341.07
P--h6zpNEeWYbg7p2_3OHQ Awesome course, maybe I'm not giving myself enough time to digest one topic before jumping to another as I needed to refer past topic often, open sourced pdf version of book helped a lot. I wanted to know if it is possible to generated dictionary from two seperate list, and it is possible! I was able to zip two list to form a list of tuple and then used dict() method to form a dict... Might not be important but I felt the course will come a full roung when these are covered.myself enough time to digest oneTopicbefore jumping to another as INegative-0.70.50.341.07
P--h6zpNEeWYbg7p2_3OHQ Awesome course, maybe I'm not giving myself enough time to digest one topic before jumping to another as I needed to refer past topic often, open sourced pdf version of book helped a lot. I wanted to know if it is possible to generated dictionary from two seperate list, and it is possible! I was able to zip two list to form a list of tuple and then used dict() method to form a dict... Might not be important but I felt the course will come a full roung when these are covered.as I needed to refer pastTopicoften, open sourced pdf version ofPositive0.60.50.341.07
P--h6zpNEeWYbg7p2_3OHQ This has been very helpful in my learning a new programming language since Dr. Severance provides detailed information and background information necessary to allow me to have a better understanding of each topic for Python. Thank you so much!have a better understanding of eachTopicfor Python. Thank you so much!Positive0.61.00.341.07
P--h6zpNEeWYbg7p2_3OHQ Very good course for beginners without programming background. You will be able to learn many fundamental topics that you need to know in order to be a good and efficient programmer.be able to learn many fundamentalTopicthat you need to know inPositive0.81.00.341.07
P--h6zpNEeWYbg7p2_3OHQ Very clearly presented the topics, helpful for advancing programming skills. Thank You! Very clearly presented theTopichelpful for advancing programming skills. ThankPositive0.61.00.341.07
PeZYFz-zEeWB_AoW1KYI4Q I would have loved to spend more time on FRP and Futures. Both of those sections could have been expanded and an assignment dealing with Futures would be very welcome. Also, the mish-mash of Futures-related lectures was a bit confusing (despite Erik Meijer's obvious enthusiasm for the subject). Otherwise the course is a great introduction to a number of interesting topics in Scala, which will probably serve as an important stepping-stone for the next parallel programming course.introduction to a number of interestingTopicin Scala, which will probably servePositive0.60.50.760.98
PeZYFz-zEeWB_AoW1KYI4Q Interesting topic, excellent teaching material. InterestingTopicexcellent teaching material. Positive0.71.00.760.98
PeZYFz-zEeWB_AoW1KYI4Q The course in general is not as good as Martin Odersky's first course, but it still has interesting bits to learn about functional programming. Everything topic feels very disconnected to each other. Lastly, the last part of the course is specially disorganized. I didn't feel like the assignment captured everthing that was taught.to learn about functional programming. EverythingTopicfeels very disconnected to each other.Positive0.60.00.760.98
PeZYFz-zEeWB_AoW1KYI4Q Challenging, well presented topics! The course has opened the door to many avenues of study well past the course itself Challenging, well presentedTopicThe course has opened the doorPositive0.61.00.760.98
PeZYFz-zEeWB_AoW1KYI4Q In fact, this is an inconsistent attempt of re-implementing previous FRP course from the same authors. FRP course had many issues about homework/lectures being poorly related, this one is even worse. This is very frustrating, as a topic itself is one of the most interesting ones in today's software engineering.This is very frustrating, as aTopicitself is one of the mostNegative-0.6-1.00.760.98
PLnREdJzEeSeOiIACzWBkQ Highly valuable. I had none knowledge about the topic and it was quite helpful to understand and apply later to my job.I had none knowledge about theTopicand it was quite helpful toNegative-0.71.00.790.97
PLnREdJzEeSeOiIACzWBkQ Excellent Loved it ! It doesnt cover all topics involved ofcourse but it was right for me . I just wanted to enhance my knowledge on the basics since i was learning Oracle's Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management .it ! It doesnt cover allTopicinvolved ofcourse but it was rightNegative-0.61.00.790.97
PLnREdJzEeSeOiIACzWBkQ Rob Stone does an excellent job at covering key elements of Project Management. As a supplemental course, I have used this knowledge to strengthen my understanding and application of the topic. Thank youmy understanding and application of theTopicThank you Positive0.61.00.790.97
PLnREdJzEeSeOiIACzWBkQ Information was good, a bit dry at points and the presenter didn't seem that enthused to be presenting. Overall decent course on an important and relevant topic.course on an important and relevantTopic Positive0.70.00.790.97
PLnREdJzEeSeOiIACzWBkQ Too basic, not enough coverage of topics discussed.Too basic, not enough coverage ofTopicdiscussed. Negative-0.60.00.790.97
PLnREdJzEeSeOiIACzWBkQ Straight to the point on the most important and relevant topics on the most important and relevantTopic Positive0.81.00.790.97
PLnREdJzEeSeOiIACzWBkQ Great introduction to the topic. Great teacher. Too bad it's so short. Great introduction to theTopicGreat teacher. Too bad it's soNegative-0.70.50.790.97
PZNTj2DEEeWVEg5QpF1H_w The information is great and delivered in a way easy to understand. It is clear the presenter is passionate about the topic and presenting. The quizzes capture knowledge that is actually important to know. There are photos, literary sources, and many maps. However, slightly boring to watch.the presenter is passionate about theTopicand presenting. The quizzes capture knowledgePositive0.60.50.651.01
PZNTj2DEEeWVEg5QpF1H_w Very informative and fascinating. I knew some of the history in very vague lines, but this really brings clarity to how that area of the world developed into what it is today. The professor is very interesting and obviously extremely knowledgeable about this topic.and obviously extremely knowledgeable about thisTopic Negative-0.71.00.651.01
PZNTj2DEEeWVEg5QpF1H_w Professor Susser organized a very well done course on a topic with very complex regional dynamics. In addition, the notes for each module were excellent!very well done course on aTopicwith very complex regional dynamics. InPositive0.71.00.651.01
q6P-8ed8EeSglCIACzUL2A The course content is very well organized. Every aspect of the topic has been covered with emphasis on the important factors.well organized. Every aspect of theTopichas been covered with emphasis onNegative-0.61.00.910.94
q6P-8ed8EeSglCIACzUL2A First of all, thank you for the course, as it enables students to get a bit more up-to-date and knowledgeable in the topic. On the other hand, unfortunately it's not worth one's time as it didn't deliver very good quality, nor on its promise regarding "The Big Picture". Pros: Easy to understand. Self-paced. Objectivity and positive overall message. Cons: Overall quality and clarity of the lectures is not very good. Lectures are a bit hard to follow, not because of the complexity of the topic, but because of some controversial and outdated data, and the speaking and presentation style of the lecturer. Assignments contain too many trivial questions, but also some mistakes which makes some questions impossible to answer correctly, based on the lectures, or at all. No staff engagement or feedback on the forums, which is especially problematic regarding to aforementioned mistakes. The title and description of the course don't inform students that it is completely US-centric, and mostly concentrating on petroleum/oil. So along with a lot of important topics, "The Big Picture" is missing.more up-to-date and knowledgeable in theTopicOn the other hand, unfortunately it'sNegative-0.7-0.50.910.94
q6P-8ed8EeSglCIACzUL2A First of all, thank you for the course, as it enables students to get a bit more up-to-date and knowledgeable in the topic. On the other hand, unfortunately it's not worth one's time as it didn't deliver very good quality, nor on its promise regarding "The Big Picture". Pros: Easy to understand. Self-paced. Objectivity and positive overall message. Cons: Overall quality and clarity of the lectures is not very good. Lectures are a bit hard to follow, not because of the complexity of the topic, but because of some controversial and outdated data, and the speaking and presentation style of the lecturer. Assignments contain too many trivial questions, but also some mistakes which makes some questions impossible to answer correctly, based on the lectures, or at all. No staff engagement or feedback on the forums, which is especially problematic regarding to aforementioned mistakes. The title and description of the course don't inform students that it is completely US-centric, and mostly concentrating on petroleum/oil. So along with a lot of important topics, "The Big Picture" is missing.because of the complexity of theTopicbut because of some controversial andPositive0.6-0.50.910.94
QEXoJRBmEeWhsgqB1eduww This course is absolutely amazing! I took it because I was feeling kind of moody in a regula basis and that made me very unhappy. The topics covered in the course made me understand how we do so many things that go against our happiness and made me think about my own situation and why I was getting upset about silly things. I also found very interesting the focus of the course. I was worried it may be new age, happy clappy kind of affair, but it is very well structured, organised and all the facts are based in research, not on believes. Happy, moody, sad... I'd recommend this course to everyone, there is plenty to learn and to understand for all of us. Thank you Prof. Raj!that made me very unhappy. TheTopiccovered in the course made meNegative-0.81.00.681.17
QEXoJRBmEeWhsgqB1eduww Very good course- simple to follow videos- not so long that you cant concentrate- and its fun as well. Very well researched course- I like the way the optional readings are grouped by module- this helps pace you correctly and give you the flexibility to explore a particular topic further. Handy practical guidance on avoiding the happiness mistakes we make day to day- I didn't realise so many I make myself. Thanks Prof Raj and team!the flexibility to explore a particularTopicfurther. Handy practical guidance on avoidingNegative-0.61.00.681.17
QEXoJRBmEeWhsgqB1eduww Excellent course content, a little longwinded on the videos, and therefore more diffuse than it needs to be, however a hugely important topic, and presented multidimensionally in a way that draws in the latest research as well as ancient wisdom . The happiness framework gives a clearcut way of action-ing Happiness hacks into ones life. Even the apparently simple task of Defining Happiness makes it clear how we are unclear & confused about happiness, to the extent that we keep measuring the wrong metrics. Ones that could never result in happiness!to be, however a hugely importantTopicand presented multidimensionally in a wayPositive0.70.50.681.17
QEXoJRBmEeWhsgqB1eduww Awesome professor. He presents everything in a wonderful way and it is an amazing topic with great research.way and it is an amazingTopicwith great research. Positive0.91.00.681.17
QEXoJRBmEeWhsgqB1eduww I can't think of a better topic. Give it a chance. I certainly learned a lot.I can't think of a betterTopicGive it a chance. I certainlyNegative-0.61.00.681.17
QEXoJRBmEeWhsgqB1eduww I paid to get a certificate and did achieve good marks on the tests and assignments up to week 4 if memory serves. And still, I "dropped out" before the end of the course. Why? - the tests trip you on little bits of trivia, as opposed to assess your understanding of key concepts. Another course, “learning how to learn”, has the best tests in that regard; - the modules are too long. When you do this in addition to working, it becomes a chore; - the assignments: instructions are tedious & confusing. As for the assignment themselves, I couldn’t shake the feeling that I was a test subject with data being gathered in the back. Not what I signed up (and paid) for. So it’s a pity and I do regret having had to stop attending this online class. I was attracted to the topic, I enjoyed the personality of the host, but all the above made it a chore. class. I was attracted to theTopicI enjoyed the personality of thePositive0.6-0.50.681.17
QEXoJRBmEeWhsgqB1eduww This course delivered a ton of very good perspectives, insights, and data to help you grasp an all-important topic which is not typically explored on an academic level. Instead of bombarding you with opinions, this course approaches the topic in both an analytical and personal way, inviting you to explore and expand your own definitions of happiness while learning the science behind it. I found my consciousness of as well as my knowledge about happiness elevated substantially through this course's teachings, and I would recommend it to anyone serious about living an intentional and happy life.with opinions, this course approaches theTopicin both an analytical and personalPositive0.71.00.681.17
QEXoJRBmEeWhsgqB1eduww What a grt course....wow ! Its amazing to see how each topic is covered with so much of detail and in a interesting way. Kudos to Dr. Raj and the whole team. Thank you.Its amazing to see how eachTopicis covered with so much ofPositive0.61.00.681.17
QEXoJRBmEeWhsgqB1eduww I found this course had a lot of insights.I have gone from one thing to another but this course is the real deal. It explains things an easy understandable format.The topics and explanations are the best. Both older and younger people can benefit. This has proved the missing link to my happiness.things an easy understandable format. TheTopicand explanations are the best. BothPositive0.91.00.681.17
QEXoJRBmEeWhsgqB1eduww Fantastic approach to the topic. Excellent content and delivery. Fantastic approach to theTopicExcellent content and delivery. Positive0.81.00.681.17
QEXoJRBmEeWhsgqB1eduww This course is AMAZING! I haven't finished it yet, but I'm in week 6 and starting to miss it already. As a former engineer/scientist, I can appreciate the research and science that has gone into the topic of happiness. It is very well summarized here. The lessons are fun and engaging. Also, the resources from the optional reading list will keep me busy for awhile, which I definitely don't mind! I would highly recommend this to all, those highly happy as well as those that would like to learn how to be happier. Can't say it enough, but THANK YOU, Dr. Raj!!science that has gone into theTopicof happiness. It is very wellPositive0.61.00.681.17
QEXoJRBmEeWhsgqB1eduww Great topics, engaging videos, excellent teacher. Recommended! GreatTopicengaging videos, excellent teacher. Recommended! Positive0.91.00.681.17
QEXoJRBmEeWhsgqB1eduww This has been my favorite Coursera course thus far! Not only is the material interesting, but the presentation is also great. Love the topic! I would definitely agree that this course has changed me as a person.presentation is also great. Love theTopicI would definitely agree that thisPositive0.81.00.681.17
QEXoJRBmEeWhsgqB1eduww I really enjoyed the class. I just felt that the topic of the last week was very hard to grasp and explain.class. I just felt that theTopicof the last week was veryNegative-0.61.00.681.17
qLFYrxnoEeWwrBKfKrqlSQ This course will be very help for me in my masters track. Since I am doing master in this field so I want to study all the topic in more detail. Furthermore, the course is helpful for me in my career development.I want to study all theTopicin more detail. Furthermore, the courseNegative-0.61.00.781.01
qLFYrxnoEeWwrBKfKrqlSQ Pros: Information is perfect for anyone looking at Business Intelligence as a career field, or already in the career field itself. I found the first week to challenge my on-the-job knowledge of a fuller set of concepts and general terminology. Cons: The wording on the quiz questions, in some cases, seems much different than the PPT slides and the instructor's language. UPDATE: The wording is a significant challenge, even when advancing into the more complex topics. I have had many differences of opinions on the solutions based on wording in the requirements.when advancing into the more complexTopicI have had many differences ofPositive0.70.00.781.01
qLFYrxnoEeWwrBKfKrqlSQ The specialization is great, and the course breadth and topics described in each is equally good. For this course, however, I felt like I could have covered what was taught by myself with a book, i.e. I didn't feel like it was class room level engaging with the explanations. I realized this is a one way MOOC, but I've taken courses off and on since they came out, and some others felt more interactive. This was more of here's a slide, I will read what's on the slide and explain some topics. The assignments were not bad, but definitely took more time than stated (just keep that in mind). The other thing that would help immensely is having TAs in the course. It's possible that they may get some later, but I've felt I learned/got feedback a lot more in courses with TAs. That said, this is an excellent introduction to databases course, and there's not many of them out there. If I had to go it again, I would, and I also paid for getting the cert - if anything for career advancement and having it on your LinkedIn profile as a starter DB course.great, and the course breadth andTopicdescribed in each is equally good.Positive0.80.00.781.01
qLFYrxnoEeWwrBKfKrqlSQ The specialization is great, and the course breadth and topics described in each is equally good. For this course, however, I felt like I could have covered what was taught by myself with a book, i.e. I didn't feel like it was class room level engaging with the explanations. I realized this is a one way MOOC, but I've taken courses off and on since they came out, and some others felt more interactive. This was more of here's a slide, I will read what's on the slide and explain some topics. The assignments were not bad, but definitely took more time than stated (just keep that in mind). The other thing that would help immensely is having TAs in the course. It's possible that they may get some later, but I've felt I learned/got feedback a lot more in courses with TAs. That said, this is an excellent introduction to databases course, and there's not many of them out there. If I had to go it again, I would, and I also paid for getting the cert - if anything for career advancement and having it on your LinkedIn profile as a starter DB course.on the slide and explain someTopicThe assignments were not bad, butNegative-0.80.00.781.01
qLFYrxnoEeWwrBKfKrqlSQ REALY solid information in this course are given, great topics allocation and scheduling, definitely the best online course in this field.in this course are given, greatTopicallocation and scheduling, definitely the bestPositive0.81.00.781.01
qLFYrxnoEeWwrBKfKrqlSQ Very good course. Clarified some basic concepts, got some hands on experience on using databases, ERD drawing tools. Need a bit more detailed explanation for the topics.bit more detailed explanation for theTopic Positive0.61.00.781.01
qLFYrxnoEeWwrBKfKrqlSQ very good for beginners, truly wide scope of topics. also some assignments' conditions are not transparent and contradictory thank youfor beginners, truly wide scope ofTopicalso some assignments' conditions are notPositive0.71.00.781.01
QoJxNRnoEeW9dA4X94-nLQ Fantastic course. Clear, insightful instruction. No prior experience with Tableau needed. Not only is the software taught, but topics like how to address a business analysis problem in a logical manner are addressed as well. only is the software taught, butTopiclike how to address a businessNegative-0.61.00.650.85
QoJxNRnoEeW9dA4X94-nLQ Good brush on Tableau. Great that the course included a 6 mo license to Tableau Desktop! However while more complex topics where touched, they were rushed also. An extra week or two at the more advanced stuff would've been beneficial. Some of the quizzes also were a bit silly and focusing on minor things.Tableau Desktop! However while more complexTopicwhere touched, they were rushed also.Positive0.60.50.650.85
R1xPlXlzEeW3pg6oA-kqJQ The course is too shallow - amount of topics discusses is quite small. Practice tasks are boring - implement pseudocode given in lectures. No quizzes. In particular you can see that it is a bad course, if you compare it to the previous 2 courses in the specialization. I'm agree with other people posting in forums about that. Wasted time, could spend that month more productively. Not going to continue passing other future courses.is too shallow - amount ofTopicdiscusses is quite small. Practice tasksNegative-0.6-0.50.991.0
R1xPlXlzEeW3pg6oA-kqJQ Neat and suitable examples for each topics. Neat and suitable examples for eachTopic Positive0.71.00.991.0
r8zaNVu-EeW0ugrg2GGh4Q The course is ok, it touches on some interesting topics and it serves its purpose as an introductory course. Unfortunately more interesting topics are only briefly mentioned at the end of the last video. I also think the assignments can be improved, some assignments lack documentation, one of them had a coordinate system swapped from what was shown on screen and the evaluation of some assignments are quite tight, even if you have it working, unless you deliver exactly as it is expected you will fail, not to mention what is expected is sometimes blurry.ok, it touches on some interestingTopicand it serves its purpose asPositive0.70.00.850.87
r8zaNVu-EeW0ugrg2GGh4Q A great course in a unique topic. It is very well made with a balance of theory in robotics motion control with practical assignments using the popular language Matlab. However, to enjoy this course thoroughly, I think the previous course (Aerial robotics) is very necessary. Also, prior experience with MatLab or a patience to pick up Matlab will be very essential to fare through this course smoothly.A great course in a uniqueTopicIt is very well made withPositive0.91.00.850.87
r8zaNVu-EeW0ugrg2GGh4Q First course of this specialization was really GREAT, but this course disappoints. Of course, there are some interesting topics, but the form of the course is way lazier. Videos are short, there is small amount of additional materials,Of course, there are some interestingTopicbut the form of the coursePositive0.60.00.850.87
r8zaNVu-EeW0ugrg2GGh4Q I like this course because they are covering really complicated topics in very less material. And the assignments are amazing. They are worth the learning effect they create.because they are covering really complicatedTopicin very less material. And theNegative-0.71.00.850.87
r8zaNVu-EeW0ugrg2GGh4Q Although the course covers interesting subject areas, I feel like the various topics should have been explored to a greater depth. I understand that someone with lesser background in the relevant areas might not agree with me. But overall, I felt slightly underwhelmed by the course. Also, the skeleton of code provided for the assignments had minor errors and the instructions for assignments were sometimes ambiguous or even incorrect as compared to what was actually required of the code. But these minor issues will most likely get resolved in subsequent offerings of the course.areas, I feel like the variousTopicshould have been explored to aNegative-0.80.00.850.87
r8zaNVu-EeW0ugrg2GGh4Q I think that the theory was very poor in sense of the videos were very short and with little content. The topics that we've seen were difficult to learn by itself, and a better explanation could be very useful in practice.short and with little content. TheTopicthat we've seen were difficult toNegative-0.60.00.850.87
rc5KG0aUEeWG1w6arGoEIQ Very insightful topic! A good overview of the use of analytics in accounting! Very insightfulTopicA good overview of the usePositive0.80.50.760.88
rc5KG0aUEeWG1w6arGoEIQ Besides serving as a refresher of a few accounting topics, this course really delivers on the topics of analyzing financial statements for possible fraud and linking non-financial metrics to financial performance.this course really delivers on theTopicof analyzing financial statements for possiblePositive0.61.00.760.88
rc5KG0aUEeWG1w6arGoEIQ Sorry to say but among the four courses of this specialization, this one really disappointed me. Not the fault of teachers or institute, i think the only mistake they made is try to fit too many topics in one course. Anyway this is only my opinion!is try to fit too manyTopicin one course. Anyway this isNegative-0.70.00.760.88
rc5KG0aUEeWG1w6arGoEIQ This is my feedback as a Beta-Tester for the course: Week 1 I thought that the videos were clear, well organized and flowed well from topic to topic. There was a clear logic as the professor developed the various ratios. What was missing for me was some in-line quizzes. Not the “tell me what I just told you type” but rather ones that make you think. So, for example, in the final video for Week 1, the optional video, instead of just suggesting that the students “play” with the spreadsheet, I think it would be better to give them an actual task or two… “change the assumption about X to <this value>. What is the impact on the Y ratio? Why?” I liked that he showed what numbers needed to be changed to make the share valuation closer to $55. But rather than just telling us the answer, this would be another opportunity to have the students stop the video and go try it themselves. With a specific task, it is likely that more students will go and work with the spreadsheet. This is where the real learning takes place. One of the things that I really liked about the design of prior courses by Professor Bushee was the fact that he had examples throughout the videos that had you apply the information right away. But, perhaps this is just me. I know that I learn a lot better by doing rather than just watching the videos and going “yeah… that makes sense. I understand…” I also recognize that some students, in past courses, have probably said they don’t find the in-line quizzes valuable. But, is that a reflection of the value of in-line quizzes as a whole or just in-line quizzes that simply require “parroting” something said in the video. I’m sure that the professor can come up with lots of examples. In Week 1 Video 1 the in-line quiz might provide some numbers for De-levered Net Income, Sales, Average Total Assets and Average Shareholder’s Equity and asking for the results of each of the ratios in the Dupont Analysis. And maybe a “think about what this means” type question that is not necessarily “marked” but for which an answer is provided in the video. Alternatively, he could have the students change some specific things in the Woof Junction spreadsheet and indicate what impact that has on the ratios and why. Week 1 Video 2 offers lots of similar opportunities with the Profitability and Turnover Ratios. Perhaps requiring the students to work backwards from a specific ratio to determine gross profit would be effective. Or, perhaps a question that relates strategy specifically to the ratios. For example, what would happen to the Gross Margin if Woof introduced a credit card and days receivable increased to 31.6 in 2015? Just something to engage people with the materials. All of the videos offer similar opportunities and I think having specific problems or questions will enhance the learning experience rather than just suggesting that they “go look at the spreadsheet”. The audience for these courses tends to be quite a bit different from your average upper tier university student and probably needs a bit more “hand holding” and “direction” in order to be successful. Also, if Professor Bushee expects students will watch the optional videos anyway, why make them optional? In the case of the Valuation Video, despite some of the mathematics being a little “scary” for some students, I think that the information there is really useful and helps to solidify an understanding of the spreadsheet. I’m wondering if an in-quiz question would be helpful. Perhaps it might provide a new set of financials for Woof Junction and ask for ratio calculation and what that means in terms of their position in the marketplace or something similar. Just some practice questions to get people working with the information. Same comments basically apply for the remainder of the weeks. I think that it would help the students to have some in-line quizzes – this not only breaks up the longer videos and helps to keep students focused but also provides a reinforcement of key concepts. I really liked the quiz for Week 1 even though I struggled with the questions where there are multiple correct responses. The quiz effectively reinforces the information covered very well and requires one to think about what was covered in the lectures. You may want to remind students that the questions may change from quiz to quiz. In many of these on-demand courses, the quiz questions do not change and students may be in the habit of not rereading the questions they have gotten correct on previous attempts. Week 2 – Revenue After Cash Collection at 7:39 – talking about Days Unearned Revenue and mentions that an “increase means slower future recognition”. A bit more explanation around what that means would be useful. Week 3 – no particular additional comments on the lectures other than some in-line questions might be good.. I found Benford’s Law really interesting. Week 4. It would be really nice to have something to break up the lectures – some in-line quiz questions might help. This would also help to reinforce the material. Week 4 quiz Question 9 -, the double negative wording of the question and the correct response may cause confusion for students – particularly for those for whom English is not their native language. Overall Comments I enjoyed the course and learned a lot. I was wondering whether it would be possible to provide a summary document with all the key information from each week related to the ratio calculations and the key things to look for related to those ratios. I know that the ratios are provided in the spreadsheet but it might be good to have a written summary with some supplemental information about how to use the ratios. I think in-line quizzes or practice questions would be helpful for students – perhaps ones that asked students to do specific things in the spreadsheet and come back with an answer. They don’t need to be long or complicated – just something that gets people into the spreadsheets and working with them early. You may want to do something stronger to encourage them to “play” with the spreadsheet. Many will feel reluctant to change the numbers in the spreadsheet for fear of “messing” it up. Perhaps a reminder that they can change whatever they want because if they mess something up they can always download it again. Or they can save a copy and play in that leaving the original untouched. It also might be a good idea to have a “playground” sheet where there is a simple set of Financial Statements and the students can try changing things in the financial statements and see the impact on the key ratios without having to move from one spreadsheet to another – so, a combination of the Original tab and the first two columns of the Ratios tab. You might even want to have two columns for the ratios – one for the ratios with the original numbers that does not change (fixed values) and one for the changed numbers, so students can see the effect of the changes easily. In terms of the spreadsheets, I thought that the Original, the Ratios and the CommonSize tabs were fairly straight forward and relatively easy to understand. That may not be the case for people less familiar with MS-EXCEL but I don’t know what the target audience is for this course so the students may all be proficient with the tool. On the Valuation tab, I was wondering if the numbers in Row 41 should be highlighted in some way to emphasize that they are Years. That is not clear on first glance. There are a lot of mistakes in the subtitles. I pointed out many of these by flagging the specific videos where they occurred. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the beta-test of this course. I hope that my comments are helpful and that I have not missed too much that causes students issues as the course goes live. and flowed well from topic toTopicThere was a clear logic asNegative-0.60.50.760.88
rKbbMST9EeWtRg6boA3D-Q This course will be very help for me in my masters track. Since I am doing master in this field so I want to study all the topic in more detail. Furthermore, the course is helpful for me in my career development.I want to study all theTopicin more detail. Furthermore, the courseNegative-0.61.00.511.01
rKbbMST9EeWtRg6boA3D-Q Very thorough coverage of the topic. Helpful. Very thorough coverage of theTopicHelpful. Positive0.61.00.511.01
rKbbMST9EeWtRg6boA3D-Q Very good course. A unique experience for who's interested in these topics. experience for who's interested in theseTopic Positive0.61.00.511.01
rKbbMST9EeWtRg6boA3D-Q Great overview of how games are designed. Course includes brief overviews of key topics in a game such as mechanics, rules, story/narrative, input/output, and user experience. While not very detailed on each aspect the overview provides a starting point of the various ideas and components to consider when developing a game. Additional resources on examples of games and articles on the topics are useful in further exploring the concepts.Course includes brief overviews of keyTopicin a game such as mechanics,Positive0.60.50.511.01
RKMa0PTnEeSR9SIAC7LYOA Very interesting overview of the energy business. I would encourage Michael Orlando to release other more specialized courses on hot topics such as the levelized cost of generation resources, electricity or natural gas market dynamics,... I would thank you Michael Orlando for his time and effort to make this course available to all of those interested in energy matters. Antonioother more specialized courses on hotTopicsuch as the levelized cost ofPositive0.60.50.710.8
RKMa0PTnEeSR9SIAC7LYOA Pace was slow and I was disappointed by the content level. From the title I thought this would give information about the "global energy business" but the focus is generally on the US, except for portions that discussed location/ use of global resources and demand and supply levels globally. The class begins with analyzing Supply & Demand curves for energy use and production which was interesting to me and I thought meant we'd be taking an economic view throughout. Then the large middle section covers very basic info about the types of energy production (coal, oil, NG, renewables) in the world -- low in factual content considering the time spent on each topic. The final section about political considerations was very basic and only focused on the US. I am amazed that the 3 branches of US government were explained on the simplest level; this is a middle school & high school topic in the US. I expected a more in-depth class with details and analysis about the global energy business. I am glad I did not choose to pay for the certificate.considering the time spent on eachTopicThe final section about political considerationsNegative-0.6-0.50.710.8
RKMa0PTnEeSR9SIAC7LYOA Pace was slow and I was disappointed by the content level. From the title I thought this would give information about the "global energy business" but the focus is generally on the US, except for portions that discussed location/ use of global resources and demand and supply levels globally. The class begins with analyzing Supply & Demand curves for energy use and production which was interesting to me and I thought meant we'd be taking an economic view throughout. Then the large middle section covers very basic info about the types of energy production (coal, oil, NG, renewables) in the world -- low in factual content considering the time spent on each topic. The final section about political considerations was very basic and only focused on the US. I am amazed that the 3 branches of US government were explained on the simplest level; this is a middle school & high school topic in the US. I expected a more in-depth class with details and analysis about the global energy business. I am glad I did not choose to pay for the certificate.a middle school & high schoolTopicin the US. I expected aNegative-0.7-0.50.710.8
RMFRum1BEeWXrA6ju0fvnQ its fun and well taught but i was having a little trouble understanding how to go about some of the topics here, this course being my first ever programming class i have ever taken. all in all i enjoyed every bit of it and its something i see myself doing in the future. Two thumbs up!!to go about some of theTopichere, this course being my firstNegative-0.60.50.770.92
RMFRum1BEeWXrA6ju0fvnQ The course covers a lot of different topics related to R programming. I think the course explain a lot of important concepts. In my opinion the level of the videos too simple and is needed to do the practical part by yourself using swift in the console. This way you learn about what you need otherwise the class exercises are pretty complicated.course covers a lot of differentTopicrelated to R programming. I thinkPositive0.60.50.770.92
RMFRum1BEeWXrA6ju0fvnQ Very good course. Cover the necessary topics. Very good course. Cover the necessaryTopic Positive0.70.50.770.92
RMFRum1BEeWXrA6ju0fvnQ Thoroughly explained concepts and perfect sequence of topics.explained concepts and perfect sequence ofTopic Positive0.81.00.770.92
RMFRum1BEeWXrA6ju0fvnQ The video lectures were engaging with interesting tidbits thrown in to make the potentially dull topic not dull. I personally liked the rhythm and pace with which Dr Peng delivered the content. Also, the swirl exercises are a critical element of this course and I often found it effective to sandwich the swirl exercises between the video and the quiz. Doing this provided an incentive to complete the swirl practice and also made the quiz/assignment less of an exercise in 'dart-throwing' and more of validating what you've learned. Overall, great course to get started with R!in to make the potentially dullTopicnot dull. I personally liked theNegative-0.81.00.770.92
RMFRum1BEeWXrA6ju0fvnQ The course is excellent and cover many tasks that usually you perform with R. However, on my opinion assignments are not really focused on the topic of the classes, they are not really explained and above the grade of the classes.are not really focused on theTopicof the classes, they are notNegative-0.70.00.770.92
rNpCSyQbEeWXzxJxfIL00w The material here is good, especially for a MOOC, and it seemed like they tried to make it dynamic with the use of questions, discussion, interviews, and extension activities. I'm disappointed, however, that the course focused so heavily on Frederickson's work to the exclusion of others. While I understand that this is where she would feel the most comfortable and familiar, to start with her broaden-and-build theory and continually reference her lab's work, with the additional readings often being her books, it felt limited. I would have liked more of a discussion of the contributions of other psychologists like Seligman, Csikszentmihalyi, Peterson, Diener, Lyubomirsky, etc. Along with that, it could have addressed topics other than emotions (or been titled The Positive Psychology of Emotions), like character strengths, flow, or institution change. I love the fact that this course exists, and it's a good foundation to build on, but it still feels too narrow to claim the title Positive Psychology.with that, it could have addressedTopicother than emotions (or been titledNegative-0.60.00.690.89
rNpCSyQbEeWXzxJxfIL00w Very interesting course, especially the first half. The last week's material is really just common sense. I greatly enjoyed the reading material that was attached to some of the topics. For me it helps to the digest the information both by reading, and watching lectures.was attached to some of theTopicFor me it helps to thePositive0.71.00.690.89
rNpCSyQbEeWXzxJxfIL00w This is a nice and easy course. The chat sessions were fun and interesting. The professor got me interested enough to continue on to Tibetan Meditation because she touched on some related topics. She tried to make it a worthwhile experience, which it was. There were good interviews and good supplemental material. This was very worthwhile. Its a positive touch when course leaders take the time to dress well and make a good visual impression, as they would in a "real" physical classroom. I think that positive psychology could be a slippery topic, hard to substantiate in a way, but it was a door opener for me. I felt like this was a fine introduction to this area of psychology, which, if understood correctly, is beginning to blossom. positive psychology could be a slipperyTopichard to substantiate in a way,Negative-0.70.50.690.89
rNpCSyQbEeWXzxJxfIL00w Great discussions and topic! Certainly has helped me to go through the ups and downs of life Great discussions andTopicCertainly has helped me to goPositive0.61.00.690.89
rNpCSyQbEeWXzxJxfIL00w Great course, thank you for making possible to learn such interesting topics, that in Dr. Barbara Fredrickson words, enable us to "broad and built" better persons and environments. THANKS COURSERA , Without your free resources and commitment we couldn´t get to knowledge!!making possible to learn such interestingTopicthat in Dr. Barbara Fredrickson words,Positive0.61.00.690.89
rNpCSyQbEeWXzxJxfIL00w I found the presentation of the topic very convincing: I'll try to foster micro-moments of positivity resonance in the future and I am fully convinced that this will have a significant positive impact on my life. The videos were good: not too long and each making a point. I'm not a big fan of the round table format, but I admit it was appropriate for the topic. The only aspect where I see room for improvement is the type of assignments: the quiz was part of the course but the weekly exercise was not. It is maybe worthwhile to create some little assignments with a peer-review, to foster a deeper investment of the participants into the course. I found the presentation of theTopicvery convincing: I'll try to fosterPositive0.70.50.690.89
rNpCSyQbEeWXzxJxfIL00w I found the presentation of the topic very convincing: I'll try to foster micro-moments of positivity resonance in the future and I am fully convinced that this will have a significant positive impact on my life. The videos were good: not too long and each making a point. I'm not a big fan of the round table format, but I admit it was appropriate for the topic. The only aspect where I see room for improvement is the type of assignments: the quiz was part of the course but the weekly exercise was not. It is maybe worthwhile to create some little assignments with a peer-review, to foster a deeper investment of the participants into the course. admit it was appropriate for theTopicThe only aspect where I seeNegative-0.70.50.690.89
rNpCSyQbEeWXzxJxfIL00w Love this course. Would have liked a little bit more depth in the studies and science around the topics presented.the studies and science around theTopicpresented. Positive0.60.50.690.89
rNpCSyQbEeWXzxJxfIL00w the way this course was presented was quite unique: watching a few people from various walks of life (but most related to the University) discuss various topic and exchange opinion and experiences about positivity. I liked the material provided for meditation about loving kindness and I have been using it on a daily (well 5 days a week) basis. why I gave only 3 stars: the material was overall rather shallow - after reading about positive psychology, I still very little substance it has to offer. in addition. Barbare is not the greatest and most charismatic speaker in the world, although she did surprise me in her TED talk. in general, human emotions are operating on a scale from positive to negative. Positive Psychology takes a one-sided approach by looking only on the plus side. That is about as incomplete as the approach of focusing only on the pathology. To fully grasp a human being, there must be a third way? is it philosophy?related to the University) discuss variousTopicand exchange opinion and experiences aboutPositive0.60.00.690.89
RO728xoIEeWg_RJGAuFGjw Super easy and practical way of leraning the basic data structures, and some other important CS topics.structures, and some other important CSTopic Positive0.71.00.581.11
RO728xoIEeWg_RJGAuFGjw Very good course containing interesting and fun projects! Professors' explanations make the topics easy to understand.fun projects! Professors' explanations make theTopiceasy to understand. Positive0.71.00.581.11
RO728xoIEeWg_RJGAuFGjw I'm graduated in System Analysis, not Computer Sciences, and learned to program only by experience. After 20 years it's a good deal but still I missed the theoretical background and this always annoyed me. I knew and used to make good use of all the structures presented in this course but never could quite explain how or why, or talk in asymptotic notations. Now I can. I didn't stop here, I do take some topics to deep dive during the lectures. It's being a great experience and I only wish I could have more time to keep myself always enrolled in some course.stop here, I do take someTopicto deep dive during the lectures.Negative-0.61.00.581.11
rTTFFgb8EeWJMSIAC7Jl0w This tutor is very knowledgeable. I like the way she communicates and connects things. She seems to have very good hold over the topics she deals with. I especially liked the interviewees she brought in to give us an 'expert' or extra perspective on the topics of each week she dealt with. kudos to this professor. have very good hold over theTopicshe deals with. I especially likedPositive0.81.00.511.15
rTTFFgb8EeWJMSIAC7Jl0w This tutor is very knowledgeable. I like the way she communicates and connects things. She seems to have very good hold over the topics she deals with. I especially liked the interviewees she brought in to give us an 'expert' or extra perspective on the topics of each week she dealt with. kudos to this professor. 'expert' or extra perspective on theTopicof each week she dealt with.Positive0.61.00.511.15
rTTFFgb8EeWJMSIAC7Jl0w Great introduction to the topic. Great introduction to theTopic Positive0.71.00.511.15
rTTFFgb8EeWJMSIAC7Jl0w Really enriching course material and the method of explaining by Annemarie Zand Scholten. It gave me a good overview of the quantitative approach to contrast it with the qualitative approach i have been following at my workplace. The course material is very comprehensive and also the transcripts provided for each module. The detailed word to word transcripts really help to revise material while doing assignments and preparing for exams. The assignments really makes one think and helps to digest the course material in the process. The concepts and style of illustrations used in the video are also extremely helpful to understand the content heavy topic. The bonus video material provide the completeness due to the applied examples discussed in them. Overall a very satisfying learning experience! Great!helpful to understand the content heavyTopicThe bonus video material provide theNegative-0.61.00.511.15
rTTFFgb8EeWJMSIAC7Jl0w Excellent course. Very tidy and high quality of the visual presentations. In addition, its objectives are pretty clear from the beginning and the evaluation tasks are closely related to the course's topics.are closely related to the course'sTopic Positive0.61.00.511.15
rTTFFgb8EeWJMSIAC7Jl0w I really enjoyed this course. The concepts and expectations were clear, the quizzes had good explanations for the answers, and the illustrations really helped to make each of the topic areas more understandable.helped to make each of theTopicareas more understandable. Positive0.61.00.511.15
rTTFFgb8EeWJMSIAC7Jl0w I was very impressed with the perspective the course took. I had not seen the topic covered from the point of view of the harm to society poor methodology had.took. I had not seen theTopiccovered from the point of viewNegative-0.61.00.511.15
ru6DZ3Q6EeWi0g6YoSAL-w The topic is interesting and I enjoy the enthusiastic presenters. Recommended! TheTopicis interesting and I enjoy thePositive0.61.00.650.99
ru6DZ3Q6EeWi0g6YoSAL-w I think this was a great module wich gave a good insight into the early vertebrate evolution. I willl definatly reccomend it to any who is interessted in this topic.any who is interessted in thisTopic Negative-0.71.00.650.99
SAZf_ay2EeS5uiIACk-Zyg One of the best course I've follow this year. The topic is really interesting, the lessons were simple to be followed and in the final lessons professors zere able to stimulate student's curiosity about the view of infection control in the future. Congratulations. Enrico Leottcourse I've follow this year. TheTopicis really interesting, the lessons werePositive0.61.00.471.1
SAZf_ay2EeS5uiIACk-Zyg Very thorough and interactive. I appreciate the expertise from multiple backgrounds, which has allowed me, as someone inexperienced in epidemiology, to have a general understanding of the topic. Thank-you and I look forward to seeing more content from you!have a general understanding of theTopicThank-you and I look forward toPositive0.71.00.471.1
SAZf_ay2EeS5uiIACk-Zyg The course provides an excellent fundamental base for the study of disease and epidemics, Also, the various approaches from social aspects to microbiology, really gives a wide range of perspective, which ultimately stirs up ideas and implications that make one feel capable of entering any discussion surrounding the topic.of entering any discussion surrounding theTopic Negative-0.61.00.471.1
SAZf_ay2EeS5uiIACk-Zyg It is a great course, really interesting, really easy to complete though some of the topics are a bit challenging. Overall a great achievement to finish this course. (Although I didn't receive a certificate but at least I finished the course)to complete though some of theTopicare a bit challenging. Overall aPositive0.70.50.471.1
SAZf_ay2EeS5uiIACk-Zyg Great course! Concise form and presentations are very inspiring. The variety of covered topics is definitely impressive. Even I have strong experience in Public Health, I personally find this course as extremely useful and helping in clarifying some concepts of epidemiology and infectious diseases.very inspiring. The variety of coveredTopicis definitely impressive. Even I havePositive0.81.00.471.1
SpO4HBnoEeWjrA6seF25aw Not done with the course yet, but I have to say it started out very well and organized. I was actually learning how to use excel in the first week WHILE the instructor was teaching. The later weeks, however, seem to be completely different. They're disorganized and I'm struggling to see how the material correlates. It's as if I'm being bombarded with random topics, in addition to the fact that the instructor literally stops using excel to teach. After week 1, lessons are just random notes on a blackboard with a link at the end to the excel sheet in which the instructor has already prepared before with A LOT of info that you need familiarize yourself with solo. I had high hopes when I was done with the first week, but now I have to say I'm bored and demotivated!! (so far)if I'm being bombarded with randomTopicin addition to the fact thatNegative-0.8-1.00.860.9
SpO4HBnoEeWjrA6seF25aw This course isn't for the faint hearted, you need a decent background in statistics, intermediate mathematics and good grounding in excel. All of these are covered well in the course but there's a lot to take in and I can imagine it being quite tough for those not so familiar. That said, the topics, examples and tools provided are exactly those required to build a good foundation in Business Analytics and I imagine, Data Science. Prof. Egger as always, delivers the course with great aplomb and shares his considerable knowledge in a wise but unassuming manner. Highly recommended.not so familiar. That said, theTopicexamples and tools provided are exactlyNegative-0.61.00.860.9
SpO4HBnoEeWjrA6seF25aw Beware this course, especially if you are new to this area (despite what the course/specialization says). There are very few examples to clarify and illustrate the different topics of the course, but what's worse is that the assignments are almost completely divorced from the instructional videos; the assignments and especially the final project are much more complicated than anything presented in the instructional videos, so there is no knowledge basis from which the student can operate to complete the assignments/projects satisfactorily or smoothly. I am extremely dissatisfied and wish I hadn't paid for this specialization. Beware.to clarify and illustrate the differentTopicof the course, but what's worseNegative-0.7-0.50.860.9
SpO4HBnoEeWjrA6seF25aw The course is quite tough for me, but I enjoyed the topics discussed, primary between a binary model and a linear regression model. The addition of Excel into this course adds an application layer, which helps me to bring the concepts to the working world as well, and not just plain academic knowledge.for me, but I enjoyed theTopicdiscussed, primary between a binary modelPositive0.80.50.860.9
SpO4HBnoEeWjrA6seF25aw Very interactive and simple to learn course. the video lectures are very clear to understand and worksheets are helpful to gain a better understanding of the topic.gain a better understanding of theTopic Positive0.60.50.860.9
SpO4HBnoEeWjrA6seF25aw Fantastic course, a lot of work. You definitely need decent maths and a bit of basic statistics to fully understand the course. The course covers many topics and provide great practice on core application in statistics field. the course. The course covers manyTopicand provide great practice on corePositive0.71.00.860.9
SpO4HBnoEeWjrA6seF25aw The importance of this course is huge. However, I did miss better explanation from some topics...did miss better explanation from someTopic. . Negative-0.60.00.860.9
SpO4HBnoEeWjrA6seF25aw The content of the course was good. However, I did not like the presentation of the material, moreover such a topic would need to be covered by a longer duration course.of the material, moreover such aTopicwould need to be covered byNegative-0.7-0.50.860.9
SpO4HBnoEeWjrA6seF25aw I feel that the course does cover adequate topic to improve our mastery of data analysis in Excel. The course is more focus on the statistic and probability theory without giving adequate explanation on how to work on Excel.that the course does cover adequateTopicto improve our mastery of dataPositive0.6-0.50.860.9
SpO4HBnoEeWjrA6seF25aw Amazing volume of topics covered and in a manner that is not overly complicated in terms of testing methodology, but still requires you to do the work. There are still several bugs with the course, test answers and instruction documents on the site, but clearly the course is new so hopefully that will be resolved in coming iterations of the class. Amazing volume ofTopiccovered and in a manner thatPositive0.60.50.860.9
SpO4HBnoEeWjrA6seF25aw Course contents are rather deep which is good and makes it challenging. Explanations could be better and there should be more content on some topics for better understanding. Someone with background in statistics would find this course more useful than on who only has basic knowledge of statistics. Nevertheless, it inspired me to learn from other sources to fill the gaps in my understanding.should be more content on someTopicfor better understanding. Someone with backgroundPositive0.60.00.860.9
SpO4HBnoEeWjrA6seF25aw Loved the course! I still need to review some topics to make them clear in my mind but I really enjoyed! :DI still need to review someTopicto make them clear in myNegative-0.71.00.860.9
SpO4HBnoEeWjrA6seF25aw Good topic and resources to learn. However the business terminologies sometimes are confusing. GoodTopicand resources to learn. However thePositive0.60.50.860.9
SpO4HBnoEeWjrA6seF25aw The course has some valuable information, however course materials and videos are not so helpful. If you already have some knowledge about statistics and excel, it will be a lot easier to follow the instructor's lectures, otherwise I don't feel how a beginner could really follow up on this course. Some topics are run through so quickly that they are confusing to students.follow up on this course. SomeTopicare run through so quickly thatNegative-0.60.00.860.9
SpO4HBnoEeWjrA6seF25aw More worksheets and examples would help :) the course is quite dense in terms of the number of topics coveredin terms of the number ofTopiccovered Positive0.60.50.860.9
SpO4HBnoEeWjrA6seF25aw GREAT ClASS!!!....The instructor is very good at explaining difficult topics the spreadsheets are very clear and comprehensive really enjoying this classis very good at explaining difficultTopicthe spreadsheets are very clear andPositive0.61.00.860.9
svzDI2FSEeW6DxKCi866Kw Each week is a very light overview of a topic. There is little to no connection between the topics. The course is not rigorous enough. I felt at the end of the course I didn't learn anything.little to no connection between theTopicThe course is not rigorous enough.Negative-0.7-1.01.061.08
svzDI2FSEeW6DxKCi866Kw While focused on the subject of public health systems, this course is also a good experience for anybody who is simply interested in the benefits of systems thinking and the applications of causal models. While there are a few hiccups in the course content (a couple files not available as of Mar 2016), the overall experience here is excellent. The instructors break down each topic into understandable elements and provide excellent real world examples. Overall, I greatly enjoyed this course and recommend it to others.excellent. The instructors break down eachTopicinto understandable elements and provide excellentPositive0.80.51.061.08
sxMQEV4hEeSF2SIACy-E9A Nice course to introduce students into a very interesting topic. The material and information are easy to understand and use not only for the teacher but the students as well.introduce students into a very interestingTopicThe material and information are easyPositive0.61.00.641.03
sxMQEV4hEeSF2SIACy-E9A I took this class for general knowledge. As a Teacher Naturalist for years, I wanted the additional education and perspective on new topics (AIDS, TB in Russia, new findings etc). "Brushing up" via a class like this was perfect.additional education and perspective on newTopic(AIDS, TB in Russia, new findingsPositive0.71.00.641.03
sxMQEV4hEeSF2SIACy-E9A Very interesting, love it. Just a constructive criticism: it would be better if the actual content and the "how to teach it" could be even more connected. There are several evolution courses out there with different levels of deepness but, as far as I known, is difficult to find courses on "ok, how to talk about this in class". You should include things that "how to avoid the trap of starting discussions with religious people and if you enter one of such, how to deliver the msg without going into a fight... and anti-R.Dawkings approach". Or another nice topic could be "how to counter-attack usual/frequent anti-evolution arguments in class" and so on. I mean... I would like to go beyond the content and be even more "for educators". But please, don't get me wrong, the course was awesome.Dawkings approach" . Or another niceTopiccould be " how to counter-attackNegative-0.70.50.641.03
tGbJuel4EeSnMSIACzuFJw This is one of the most remarkable, useful and well-structured courses I have ever taken, in real life or online. The principles of negotiation are well explained and applied, and the interactions we must develop with our classmates make the experience incredibly friendly and applicable to real life settings. This course has given me a firm ground to approach negotiation problems from a logical perspective, which is never taught at school but which I believe is a fundamental part of a successful career and personal life. I wish this course had lasted longer and perhaps covered some topics in greater detail--proof that this is an excellent course is that upon finishing I had even more questions on my mind! Thanks so much Prof. Nalebuff for a truly extraordinary course! Diego Miranda-Saavedra, PhD lasted longer and perhaps covered someTopicin greater detail--proof that this isPositive0.71.00.740.96
tGbJuel4EeSnMSIACzuFJw I have a master of science degree in consultation thus negotiation was a big part of the course therefore I have some background on the negotiation topic. I took this MOOC to polish up my skills and to see the value of negotiation training from a top university like Yale. The course was well designed and while I believe there is no one way of teaching negotiation, this course was more of quantitative way of doing negotiations thus the mathematics is a bit hard to follow. My degree course had no mathematics in it and thus this was an adjustment for me. I did like though that e had an opportunity to do live negotiations or the option of writing an essay and that the assignments had no deadlines thus making it a very flexible course.have some background on the negotiationTopicI took this MOOC to polishNegative-0.70.50.740.96
TIDJWBwuEeWP9g4JMjGIiQ Couldn't have a better course on this topic.have a better course on thisTopic Negative-0.61.00.651.01
TIDJWBwuEeWP9g4JMjGIiQ What I love about this course is that it sets the foundations for reflective teaching while it introduces the topics for language learning and language acquisition. I'm looking forward to continuing with the rest of the specializations.reflective teaching while it introduces theTopicfor language learning and language acquisition.Positive0.71.00.651.01
towthzydEeW0tw4knrMo3Q very helpful and easy way to learn the topic.and easy way to learn theTopic Positive0.71.00.491.14
towthzydEeW0tw4knrMo3Q Very good definitions about each topic, concise presentations, clear. Teachers with broad expertise on the subject. Very good definitions about eachTopicconcise presentations, clear. Teachers with broadPositive0.71.00.491.14
towthzydEeW0tw4knrMo3Q I liked this course a lot. I joined this course to understand the cause of bacterial infections during surgery. My mom is suffering from somewhat similar condition after having a surgery, so I wanted to know the cause of it. I got much more knowledge than expected. I am Microbiology student and I am doing PhD. Medical microbiology was always my topic of interest and to get better knowledge about biofilms this course is best. I would recommend this course to all the microbiology studying students.PhD. Medical microbiology was always myTopicof interest and to get betterNegative-0.61.00.491.14
towthzydEeW0tw4knrMo3Q Efficient, relevant and well-formatted introduction to the topic! Great job!relevant and well-formatted introduction to theTopicGreat job! Positive0.80.50.491.14
towthzydEeW0tw4knrMo3Q Has a good organization, good topics and also a great number of teachers. Has a good organization, goodTopicand also a great number ofPositive0.91.00.491.14
Tr9rK6JtEeSwKiIACiONVg I highly recommend this class for anyone taking an animal physiology class. The instructors really simplify all topics to where its very easy to understand and keep up.class. The instructors really simplify allTopicto where its very easy toNegative-0.61.00.671.06
Tr9rK6JtEeSwKiIACiONVg Excellent overview of the topic and a good launching point for further studies. Requires some basic chemistry but otherwise easy to get into. Excellent overview of theTopicand a good launching point forPositive0.80.50.671.06
Tr9rK6JtEeSwKiIACiONVg Excellent course. It contains a lot of details, do not be fooled by the "introductory". Instructors are very good and clearly explain the topics. You get lecture notes with each topic too. If you complete this course, you will have a good understanding of the human physiology.very good and clearly explain theTopicYou get lecture notes with eachPositive0.81.00.671.06
tWgmnb03EeS5IyIACyCAHg Very good course. However, you need to do a lot of reading. The videos are simply introductions to the topics. The course has a lot of reading. The readings are great resources, however, some of them are very very long. I wish the videos had more of a lecture component. The final was difficult as you had no idea what would and what would not be on it. Great information, in-depth course, but it could have more video/lecture resources. It could also have more information concerning the information on the final exam.videos are simply introductions to theTopicThe course has a lot ofNegative-0.60.50.770.83
tWgmnb03EeS5IyIACyCAHg Gets you to know the basics of Cyber Security. This definitely is a foundation course and has good topics. If you are looking out for information on Cyber Security and do not have a clue about where to start from, this course is recommended for you.a foundation course and has goodTopicIf you are looking out forPositive0.80.50.770.83
tWgmnb03EeS5IyIACyCAHg It is a great introduction to the topic and does not require previous knowledge to grasp the concepts. Simple and easy to understandis a great introduction to theTopicand does not require previous knowledgePositive0.71.00.770.83
tWgmnb03EeS5IyIACyCAHg Too microsoft-oriented, too much reading (sometimes not very related to the topic) that is not unique and can be easily found on the internet without attending this course, not enough video presentations and explanations. Final exam seemed to me a bit out of topic.(sometimes not very related to theTopicthat is not unique and canPositive0.60.00.770.83
tWgmnb03EeS5IyIACyCAHg Too microsoft-oriented, too much reading (sometimes not very related to the topic) that is not unique and can be easily found on the internet without attending this course, not enough video presentations and explanations. Final exam seemed to me a bit out of topic.to me a bit out ofTopic Negative-0.70.00.770.83
tWgmnb03EeS5IyIACyCAHg One of the absolute worst final exams I've ever seen. Vague questions coupled with synonymous answers form a frustrating experience that ruins an otherwise decent entry in security topics.an otherwise decent entry in securityTopic Negative-0.6-0.50.770.83
tWgmnb03EeS5IyIACyCAHg This was a good introduction to the field of Cybersecurity, but I wished for a more in depth coverage of many of the topics and other topics. This class would not be a preparation for the Security+ exam, for example, but it is a good start as an overview of Cybersecurity. depth coverage of many of theTopicand other topics. This class wouldPositive0.60.50.770.83
T_hpstgKEeSA2iIAC22KLw Great overview of all topics of sustainability. Great overview of allTopicof sustainability. Positive0.81.00.621.08
T_hpstgKEeSA2iIAC22KLw Very impressive course, the lectures and assignments are very well organized and are quite interesting. It is very important topic for everybody in today's world. I hope a lot of people are encouraged to take this course, so everybody can start contributing to changing our world for the better.quite interesting. It is very importantTopicfor everybody in today's world. IPositive0.61.00.621.08
T_hpstgKEeSA2iIAC22KLw A great overview of a very complicated topic. Dr. Sachs does a great job presenting the information in easily digestible bits but still keeps it interesting.great overview of a very complicatedTopicDr. Sachs does a great jobPositive0.80.50.621.08
T_hpstgKEeSA2iIAC22KLw The Age of Sustainable Development is by far the most informative course I have encountered on the complex and pertinent subject of sustainable development. Professor Sachs takes the time to fully explore many of the key themes that form the foundations of sustainable development and simplifies sophisticated topics into digestible pieces of insight. This course is a must for anyone involved in sustainable development and should be prescribed viewing for politicians, CEOs and future leaders.of sustainable development and simplifies sophisticatedTopicinto digestible pieces of insight. ThisPositive0.61.00.621.08
T_hpstgKEeSA2iIAC22KLw Amazing course in which you learn loads of things from social to environmental topics (even geographical knowledge). Professor Sachs is an enthusiastic one and you will learn in a fun and entertaining way. One of the best things to me is the websites you will visit during the course. So, enroll in it and enjoy!of things from social to environmentalTopic(even geographical knowledge). Professor Sachs isNegative-0.61.00.621.08
T_hpstgKEeSA2iIAC22KLw The course covers various topics about sustainability from different perspectives beginning from what is sustainability, who and what get impacted, what is being done and what can be done to ensure sustainable economic development and various other aspects. I highly recommend this course to every one, for a well encapsulated curriculum and for great awareness. The course covers variousTopicabout sustainability from different perspectives beginningPositive0.60.50.621.08
T_hpstgKEeSA2iIAC22KLw so good!! just wish this sort of topic was compulsory in the school curriculum! just wish this sort ofTopicwas compulsory in the school curriculumNegative-0.81.00.621.08
urbm-CT-EeWCGRL6mLoB5w An excellent course which explores the game industry and explains topics like intellectual property, teamwork, project management, and entrepreneurship.explores the game industry and explainsTopiclike intellectual property, teamwork, project management,Positive0.71.00.691.17
urbm-CT-EeWCGRL6mLoB5w Great topics, and a good amount of information to know about of. GreatTopicand a good amount of informationPositive0.81.00.691.17
urbm-CT-EeWCGRL6mLoB5w Professor O'Donnell is always brilliant, giving well planned and interesting classes. Although I have my doubts if I would include this topic in such a short Specialization, the course itself is great, witty and will teach you important things about the business. doubts if I would include thisTopicin such a short Specialization, theNegative-0.71.00.691.17
urbm-CT-EeWCGRL6mLoB5w Out of the four courses in this specialization, this was the one I learnt the most from. To be honest, I don't really like business topics, and I felt a little bored, but the information in this course is too relevant for you to just skip aside.honest, I don't really like businessTopicand I felt a little bored,Negative-0.71.00.691.17
urbm-CT-EeWCGRL6mLoB5w I was pretty wary of this course from a past experience with this teacher in a previous course, but i must say he nailed it, he has manage to create great videos with concise information that will help you understand the topics at hand, and unlike his previous course they are not a chore to sit through ;), it really shows the quality was always there but some focus was missing, this really is a great course and a teacher i feel ashamed for judging so quickly.that will help you understand theTopicat hand, and unlike his previousPositive0.71.00.691.17
u_Rrw_tfEeSuiSIACwuNww It was a good course. Concepts like ZMOT and CDJ were the most interesting topics in these course !! Thanks.and CDJ were the most interestingTopicin these course ! ! Thanks.Positive0.60.50.730.75
u_Rrw_tfEeSuiSIACwuNww The instructor is really makes the topic boring. I would also like to see more examples of real world application.The instructor is really makes theTopicboring. I would also like toNegative-0.70.00.730.75
u_Rrw_tfEeSuiSIACwuNww The course introduces some basic concepts but fails to deliver on the objectives set out in the initial module description by barely listing out most topics through a very narrow, linear approach instead of delivering an actual in-depth explanation and commentary on the subject. Some more advanced learners will also find some tools to be out-of-date and some areas - very Google-focused.description by barely listing out mostTopicthrough a very narrow, linear approachPositive0.6-0.50.730.75
v0l76HmGEeSi3yIACzSGcw Excellent course with practical examples on negotiation skills. The course is tailored very carefully in order to avoid any unnecessary extension of topics.to avoid any unnecessary extension ofTopic Negative-0.71.00.431.17
v0l76HmGEeSi3yIACzSGcw Great course. A range of topics are presented in a succinct way. Professor's relaxed and conversational style was easy to understand his examples made the concepts relatable. Great course. A range ofTopicare presented in a succinct way.Positive0.71.00.431.17
v0l76HmGEeSi3yIACzSGcw Great topic, great tools to and advises. I love the examples and the videos. The instructor clearly stated the topic, the outline, the goals, the results. The book was a great investment. Helped me to easily find the information I was looking for. GreatTopicgreat tools to and advises. IPositive0.61.00.431.17
v0l76HmGEeSi3yIACzSGcw Great topic, great tools to and advises. I love the examples and the videos. The instructor clearly stated the topic, the outline, the goals, the results. The book was a great investment. Helped me to easily find the information I was looking for. videos. The instructor clearly stated theTopicthe outline, the goals, the results.Negative-0.71.00.431.17
v0l76HmGEeSi3yIACzSGcw Covers the most relevant topics about negotiation in a structured, easily understandable way. Also, it has many practical implications. Covers the most relevantTopicabout negotiation in a structured, easilyPositive0.61.00.431.17
v0l76HmGEeSi3yIACzSGcw Covers a wide array of topics elucidated with suitable examples Covers a wide array ofTopicelucidated with suitable examples Positive0.61.00.431.17
v0l76HmGEeSi3yIACzSGcw Comprehensive, interesting and very useful course. The professor is excellent. The topic is presented from a different and very smart perspective. Unlike some other courses, the book is very useful. I just propose that you make the slides shown in the videos available for download as a part of the course material.course. The professor is excellent. TheTopicis presented from a different andPositive0.81.00.431.17
v0l76HmGEeSi3yIACzSGcw Thank you for sharing this knowledge! The course made the topic easy to understand.this knowledge! The course made theTopiceasy to understand. Positive0.61.00.431.17
v0l76HmGEeSi3yIACzSGcw It is a wonderful course. Professor Siedel has covered all the necessary areas and explained each topic with his mesmerizing teaching style.the necessary areas and explained eachTopicwith his mesmerizing teaching style. Positive0.71.00.431.17
v0l76HmGEeSi3yIACzSGcw I love the program content as well as lecturer's knowledge about this topic. So many interesting examples he provided during the course make it really practical and attracting to learners. Many thanks! well as lecturer's knowledge about thisTopicSo many interesting examples he providedPositive0.61.00.431.17
V5SinKHsEeSqoSIACzsKQg highly recommended. interesting topics with mix modes of learning (lecture, interviews, discussions). great prof! highly recommended. interestingTopicwith mix modes of learning (lecture,Positive0.81.00.691.06
V5SinKHsEeSqoSIACzsKQg Very engaging and informative course! Would highly recommend to those seeking a "101" on Global Health or looking to refresh their understanding of the space. Dr. Boyd is a highly engaging instructor and brings in different forms of instruction to keep the student involved (interviews with public health professionals, on-site investigation of a topic, etc.).health professionals, on-site investigation of aTopicetc. ). Negative-0.71.00.691.06
V5SinKHsEeSqoSIACzsKQg it was great but weeks 4 and 5 should be a lot more challenging and cover more topics.lot more challenging and cover moreTopic Positive0.70.50.691.06
v8BCQVu-EeWzUQ41NnCQkQ This is the worst course online I've done so far. I would not recommend it to anyone as it stands, regardless of the student's background, this course is just poor and lacking. The premise of this course is a promising one, the topic is still in its infancy and seems very interesting. Having said that, this is about everything positive that I can say about this course. For starters, the videos seem good at first, but later it becomes very superficial and monotone. The content is many times just rushed through and it's visible that the lecturers at several occasions have difficulty even to read their own slides! However, the worst part of the course are the quizzes. There are 24 graded quizzes in total, to pass the course you need to pass all 24 of them! To make matters worse, the minimum passing marks for each quiz is 80%, that wouldn't have been such an issue if most quizzes had 5 or more questions, which is not the case, most of the quizzes have 4 or less questions. This is such an unreasonable requirement, if you miss only one question in a quiz with 3 questions there's already no chance to pass the course! The content of each quiz is also very troublesome, we are essentially being graded for trivia, a considerable number of the questions are very superficially related to not related at all to the subject of each lecture. Instead of using the questions to delve deeper into the topic at hand, they only create confusion with futilities. A little example, the topic of a subject was about the mechanical properties of using multiple templates and a question in its quiz was about an electric circuit that is never shown in the question itself, only briefly shown in the lecture video for about 10s, minimal information is given without any explanation of what they mean and we are asked to enter a formula as the answer for which also almost no information is given about which notation we should use for the formula itself. There are other cases where there are multiple choice questions which have incorrect answers accepted by the grader. In one instance, two of the options available are contradictory to each other, however the accepted answer was the one involving both. In another instance, there was more than one solution available to an answer, however the grader accepted only one and there was no information in the question itself to narrow down the possible answers to the desired one. Finally, there is no active community by the TA and professors, I have never had a single answer form a TA or professor, only sporadical replies from a mentor, who has no authority to fix any issue by him or herself. All these issues just point to how poorly this course was designed. It had such high hopes, but they fell short flat. In doing this course, I found myself reverse engineering most of the questions just to try to find an accepted answer and try to understand what it meant. The imposed 8-hour period between attempts at the quizzes only hindered my progress. I was focused and engaged in studying for each quiz, however, after 3 failed attempts I had an imposed break period that makes little sense. In the end, this course only made me feel like the very object of my learning: a robot. I am really disappointed with this course.course is a promising one, theTopicis still in its infancy andNegative-0.6-1.00.650.86
v8BCQVu-EeWzUQ41NnCQkQ This course covers very interesting topics, but there are some serious shortcomings in the lectures. Too much information is just omitted or taken for granted. Some of the lecturers are rather inexperienced. Reading or reciting mathematical expressions in a monotonous voice without actually pointing to the visual representation of the lecture material makes it very difficult to follow. Better care should also be taken with the quizzes - if one looks at the comments or questions posted by some learners, it is clear that we simply don't understand the question, or a question is answered correctly in essence , but the quizz expected more (or less) precision without stating so . Finally for some reason the support from Technical Advisors was also lacking in the specific session that I did, contributing to my frustration and rather negative experience of what could be a very good course This course covers very interestingTopicbut there are some serious shortcomingsPositive0.6-0.50.650.86
v8BCQVu-EeWzUQ41NnCQkQ Very interesting course, both tests and assignments are demanding but fair. Biggest problem of this course is that not all required topics are covered enough in lectures.course is that not all requiredTopicare covered enough in lectures. Negative-0.70.00.650.86
v8BCQVu-EeWzUQ41NnCQkQ This course is a disappointment after the previous two courses in the specialisation. It tries to cover too many topics. As a result it provides a shallow introduction to many topics rather than deep coverage of any one topic. I do not feel I have learnt anything of substance. Many of the assignment questions are poorly written. To name one example, assignment 3.1.1 question 3 has at least three correct answers, but the grader accepts only one of them. I wasted hours trying to work out why it was marking my answer wrong. The lectures by the TAs are delivered in a "robotic" tone if you'll pardon the pun. They are reading off an autocue and it shows.provides a shallow introduction to manyTopicrather than deep coverage of anyPositive0.6-0.50.650.86
v8BCQVu-EeWzUQ41NnCQkQ This course is a disappointment after the previous two courses in the specialisation. It tries to cover too many topics. As a result it provides a shallow introduction to many topics rather than deep coverage of any one topic. I do not feel I have learnt anything of substance. Many of the assignment questions are poorly written. To name one example, assignment 3.1.1 question 3 has at least three correct answers, but the grader accepts only one of them. I wasted hours trying to work out why it was marking my answer wrong. The lectures by the TAs are delivered in a "robotic" tone if you'll pardon the pun. They are reading off an autocue and it shows.than deep coverage of any oneTopicI do not feel I haveNegative-0.6-0.50.650.86
v8BCQVu-EeWzUQ41NnCQkQ The course has a lot of interesting material, but I believe that a few points may be improved: 1) Exercises with Matlab are not programming ones (except for the PD controller). In my opinion, more detailed exercises (with a guide for solving them) would help to understand better the concepts behind the theory. For example, programming a rimless wheel or a SLIP template. 2) The course has a strong emphasis in theory. Some of the lectures were boring an difficult to follow. As I said before, a more practical approach would be more rewarding. 3) Quizzes were sometimes based on intuition, or topics outside of the course, rather than topics learned from the lessons. On the other side, the TAs were highly involved in the course. In addition, an extensive list of additional resources (books, papers) is a plus. I believe that the following sessions will be better than the first one!were sometimes based on intuition, orTopicoutside of the course, rather thanNegative-0.6-0.50.650.86
v8BCQVu-EeWzUQ41NnCQkQ The course has a lot of interesting material, but I believe that a few points may be improved: 1) Exercises with Matlab are not programming ones (except for the PD controller). In my opinion, more detailed exercises (with a guide for solving them) would help to understand better the concepts behind the theory. For example, programming a rimless wheel or a SLIP template. 2) The course has a strong emphasis in theory. Some of the lectures were boring an difficult to follow. As I said before, a more practical approach would be more rewarding. 3) Quizzes were sometimes based on intuition, or topics outside of the course, rather than topics learned from the lessons. On the other side, the TAs were highly involved in the course. In addition, an extensive list of additional resources (books, papers) is a plus. I believe that the following sessions will be better than the first one!outside of the course, rather thanTopiclearned from the lessons. On thePositive0.6-0.50.650.86
v8BCQVu-EeWzUQ41NnCQkQ It is not well done as the previous courses. The quizzes usually do not concern the topic of the lessons or better, the lessons do not help in anyway to solve the problems.quizzes usually do not concern theTopicof the lessons or better, theNegative-0.6-1.00.650.86
VcGV0kxGEeWKRQoYMLwAUw This class was a good overview of the topic of project management with an entertaining and well spoken teacher. This videos and content were engaging but not over whelming.was a good overview of theTopicof project management with an entertainingPositive0.80.50.690.9
VcGV0kxGEeWKRQoYMLwAUw This 4 week course helped prepare me for taking the CAPM test. Many of the topics covered were in the exam. I found the overall course extremely beneficial. I highly recommend this course and instructor.the CAPM test. Many of theTopiccovered were in the exam. INegative-0.61.00.690.9
VcGV0kxGEeWKRQoYMLwAUw This was my first online course and I like it a lot. The course was well structured, well taught and covered relevant aspects of project planning and project management. It made me think about things I or our company is not doing (I'm not a project manager but impacted by it). And it gave me some tools to improve on individual and on company level. Everything was very practical and insightful. The cases helped as well and I liked the YouTube material. If there were topics that I would like to have had more information, then on Agile Project Management, as this becomes more and more important in my industry. And then it would have been helpful to get more insights on how to estimate time and especially budgets, knowing that this course is not about financial or ressource planning and understanding that these aspects vary from company to company and from project to project. Nevertheless it might have helped (me) but the course provided everything to figure it out anyway. Overall I can recommend this course for a solid base and inspiration in project planning and project management.the YouTube material. If there wereTopicthat I would like to haveNegative-0.70.50.690.9
vrTPjkqzEeWB9g55-yieoQ Very helpful. But could be more interactive, more activities to do. Maybe include peer assessed tasks where we can create good questionnaire items by each topic. Lecturers are like frozen - no or very little emotions.create good questionnaire items by eachTopicLecturers are like frozen - noPositive0.60.50.871.04
vrTPjkqzEeWB9g55-yieoQ Bad quality slides and presentation. not possible to use headphone since it was on mono not stereo. Interesting topic but not well executed to fit online learningwas on mono not stereo. InterestingTopicbut not well executed to fitNegative-0.7-1.00.871.04
vrTPjkqzEeWB9g55-yieoQ topic is interesting however the lecturers not quite lively Topicis interesting however the lecturers notNegative-0.6-1.00.871.04
WChOZHTVEeSi3yIACzSGcw Enjoyed thoroughly! The professor seems to be quite friendly ad overall the course is quite easy to follow and understand. Also liked the concept of asking questions between modules to stimulate thinking and revision of prior topics. Huge thums UP :D.stimulate thinking and revision of priorTopicHuge thums UP :D. Positive0.61.00.311.18
WChOZHTVEeSi3yIACzSGcw A semi easy introduction to a very broad and complex topic, loved it!to a very broad and complexTopicloved it! Positive0.81.00.311.18
WChOZHTVEeSi3yIACzSGcw Sir, Honestly, I am a true beneficiary of this course. I have completed my Engineering and it has been 10 long years. I dont remember understanding this subject as clearly as I do today. Thank you so much for clarifying the topics in a very lucid way. Its a dream come true to be able to learn from top instructors and top universities. I have scored a overall grade of 86.5%. I hope I was a good student :-). Wish you and your family a very happy and prosperous new year 2016! All the best. Best Regards Charan Siddacharyou so much for clarifying theTopicin a very lucid way. ItsPositive0.61.00.311.18
WChOZHTVEeSi3yIACzSGcw Awesome experience! Great professor, clearly explains topics with easy to follow lectures, examples, and graphics. Has plenty of examples in easy to download and print pdf format. I have not tested the online help forums mainly because the lecture modules are very well made and self explanatory. Wishing I had this excellent resource available when I was taking Statics in college. Highly recommend for any Engineering Major, or just brushing up for the PE/FE Exams, etc. Awesome experience! Great professor, clearly explainsTopicwith easy to follow lectures, examples,Positive0.91.00.311.18
WChOZHTVEeSi3yIACzSGcw An excellent course; it helped me to learn the most fundamental topics of Engineering Mechanics conceptually and with clarity. One of the major things that I liked about the course was that Dr Wayne made the otherwise seemingly difficult topics very easy and simple to understand. Questions (of lecture modules as well as quiz) were also very nice. Thank you very much Dr. Wayne!me to learn the most fundamentalTopicof Engineering Mechanics conceptually and withPositive0.61.00.311.18
WChOZHTVEeSi3yIACzSGcw An excellent course; it helped me to learn the most fundamental topics of Engineering Mechanics conceptually and with clarity. One of the major things that I liked about the course was that Dr Wayne made the otherwise seemingly difficult topics very easy and simple to understand. Questions (of lecture modules as well as quiz) were also very nice. Thank you very much Dr. Wayne!Wayne made the otherwise seemingly difficultTopicvery easy and simple to understand.Positive0.61.00.311.18
WChOZHTVEeSi3yIACzSGcw Excellent course! It's very well explained, and has all the necessary stuff to understand the topics although it has 2 or 3 mistakes that have been noted but not yet corrected. Very recommendable!the necessary stuff to understand theTopicalthough it has 2 or 3Negative-0.61.00.311.18
we5nljlYEeWO-Qq6rEZAow The course content was somewhat scattered and lacked focus. I think the whole topic of the talent pipeline was completely lacking structure and cohesiveness. Cheri's presentations were not as engaging as the others and her slides were poorly prepared - often difficult to read and not necessarily related to the topic at handlacked focus. I think the wholeTopicof the talent pipeline was completelyNegative-0.7-0.50.780.82
we5nljlYEeWO-Qq6rEZAow The course content was somewhat scattered and lacked focus. I think the whole topic of the talent pipeline was completely lacking structure and cohesiveness. Cheri's presentations were not as engaging as the others and her slides were poorly prepared - often difficult to read and not necessarily related to the topic at handand not necessarily related to theTopicat hand Negative-0.6-0.50.780.82
we5nljlYEeWO-Qq6rEZAow One of the main presenters, who led about half of this course, would greatly benefit from an editor to help them organize their ideas. This, and a presentation style that made me feel "talked down to", similar to reading a story book to a small child, made comprehension of ideas frustratingly difficult. The content they were responsible for covering was why I signed up for a paid multi-course specialization. Though I learned lots of other things I'll no doubt find helpful, I did not walk away with the information I need the most. The other presenters were great, as usual, and presented their topics in a clear, concise manner.great, as usual, and presented theirTopicin a clear, concise manner. Positive0.8-0.50.780.82
we5nljlYEeWO-Qq6rEZAow Although the topics were of great interest to me, the videos were not as engaging. Although theTopicwere of great interest to me,Positive0.70.00.780.82
we5nljlYEeWO-Qq6rEZAow Very interesting topic and great classes, but it might be a bit hard to apply the skills to your life if you are not inside that management world. Very interestingTopicand great classes, but it mightPositive0.70.50.780.82
wEl1EleDEeWTbwotamPtlQ This course has valuable information, but it is ultimately political. The professors don't even disclose that there are two opposing historical schools: "New Historians," whom Palestinians reference; and traditional historians, favored by most Israelis. Which version is followed here? The answer is a mix, without identification. This is not the same as "balance," which would entail each side laying out its key points and evidence. As others note, there is zero reading material. One wonders if this is because to choose a historian is to choose sides--that is how divisive this topic is. The discussion forums are also poorly monitored, unlike other Coursera courses; which does not advance understanding. "A little knowledge is a dangerous thing" unfortunately applies to this condensed intro course. And contrary to expectations for an offering from Tel Aviv U., most Israelis would likely be offended by some of its assertions/omissions. For example, Israelis recall that Palestinian founding father Haj Amin al-Husseini was a Nazi agitator in Europe and bequeathed an anti-Jewish ideology (Netanyahu even made a speech about this in 2015 that was covered internationally). Yet in this course, you will be told simply that al-Husseini was a "man of religion."choose sides--that is how divisive thisTopicis. The discussion forums are alsoPositive0.7-0.51.031.03
wEl1EleDEeWTbwotamPtlQ This course gives a simple but clear bone structure upon which to hang further study on the topic.to hang further study on theTopic Negative-0.71.01.031.03
wKPtohoHEeWwrBKfKrqlSQ This is a good course for introduction to Meteor.js. I think the content is very complete for the beginner level. And the Dr. Matthew explains each one the topics, even the details of the code, very well. It was a luck to have taken this course. I'm thinking strongly take the whole specialization. Thanks University of London & Goldsmith.Dr. Matthew explains each one theTopiceven the details of the code,Positive0.61.00.531.06
wKPtohoHEeWwrBKfKrqlSQ Excellent course to discover Meteor! The instructor is very clear, and the selected topics are quite nice! is very clear, and the selectedTopicare quite nice! Positive0.61.00.531.06
wKPtohoHEeWwrBKfKrqlSQ I enjoyed this course. Matthew Yee-King is an excellent lecturer and is very well versed in the topic.is very well versed in theTopic Negative-0.61.00.531.06
Wl5ych5kEeWFIxLDnS6_kQ The introspection exercises open our mind to talk about personal and private topics, like strengths and weakness, with unknown people.to talk about personal and privateTopiclike strengths and weakness, with unknownPositive0.71.01.251.25
Wl5ych5kEeWFIxLDnS6_kQ Underwhelmed. If this had been a free course I might have gone up to two stars, but I probably wouldn't have finished. This course attempts to take complex social awareness and patterns and reduce them to an understandable set of skills to be practiced... but it fails. I find it to be full of new-age dreamy ramblings that do not really help in the real world. Leadership is influence, which comes as a mixture of experience and intention. This course seems to discount experience in favour of "sense", used in this context as a poorly-translated summing up of the physical senses and their analysis. This course requires you to create an intimate written self-portrait, which you then find yourself sharing with a stranger and comparing. The exercise is interesting, and a lot of students have bought into the premise that this is a "genuine conversation" and allows them to explore their ability to know another person. I am the heretic in the room: I think the student wish to appear intelligent to their peers and the emperor is in fact shamefully unclad. If this is what the world considers a "genuine" conversation then the world is a shallower place than I had thought. This course, unfortunately, over-promises and under-delivers, and I am not in the least tempted to take the next one in the series. A good concept, but poorly planned, poorly translated, and poorly executed. Valerie clearly understands her topic but the summarizing of it for this framework is not a success.poorly executed. Valerie clearly understands herTopicbut the summarizing of it forNegative-0.8-1.01.251.25
Wp6z-dymEeWUwhJ351EtdQ I enjoyed this course a lot! It gives a good introduction to the topic of real time systems, the lessons are well organized and you don't need to be a computer science expert to learn and understand the material taught in the course. The course not only teaches theory but gives you practical guidelines and very useful examples/assignments to illustrate how the theory is used in practice to solve typical problems and design real time systems , which is the feature I liked most about this course. This "hands-on" approach is very useful to the practitioner, with some inexpensive and simple hardware at your disposal the open-source software tools introduced in the course can get you quite far in designing your own real time system! Needless to say, no course is perfect and there are always things that can be improved. For example, the wording of the assignments and quizzes in this course is in dire need of an update/edit. gives a good introduction to theTopicof real time systems, the lessonsPositive0.80.50.860.86
Wp6z-dymEeWUwhJ351EtdQ The course feels pretty shallow and it ignores all the interesting stuff like proofs. There is no written material available, so if you can't follow the lectures, poor you. Quizzes aren't very well formulated and sometimes the correct answer is more of a matter of opinion rather than a hard fact. Evaluation seems to be based solely on peer review and there are no model solutions available, so the points you'll get may vary depending on how your peers understood the assignment and if they were interested in the review process at all. My overall feeling is that nothing was quite challenging on the course, and I didn't learn much more than what I could have learnt by reading a few paragraphs per topic from Wikipedia. I also felt that the programming assignments were quite disjoint from the core, tough I don't feel like I understand the core better than before the course because none of the assignments made me think why something works, rather than that we just mechanically reproduced the examples shown in the lectures.by reading a few paragraphs perTopicfrom Wikipedia. I also felt thatNegative-0.6-0.50.860.86
WRmBJpeLEeWiKgp3mpfjeQ Great learning experience! I enjoyed all the videos, the presented material, and the interaction with other students enrolled in the course... I will recommend this course to anyone interested in this topic :-)course to anyone interested in thisTopic:-) Negative-0.61.00.780.83
WRmBJpeLEeWiKgp3mpfjeQ It is a very interesting course, but in the beginning it may seem a bit disorganised and slow. The best part, for me, was the week 4, about magic in Islam. The topic was fascinating and the teachers presented a perfect lecture, a great balance between deep but easy to follow.4, about magic in Islam. TheTopicwas fascinating and the teachers presentedPositive0.60.00.780.83
XeB2pvgkEeS36CIACw8Krw Crisp and clear explanation of complex topicsCrisp and clear explanation of complexTopic Positive0.61.00.681.1
XeB2pvgkEeS36CIACw8Krw Difficult topics made made to understand. DifficultTopicmade made to understand. Negative-0.61.00.681.1
XeB2pvgkEeS36CIACw8Krw Thoroughly enjoyed the course. Starting from zero, I have reached somewhere in this topic.I have reached somewhere in thisTopic Negative-0.81.00.681.1
XeB2pvgkEeS36CIACw8Krw great profesor. interesting topic, definitely recommend it great profesor. interestingTopicdefinitely recommend it Positive0.71.00.681.1
xMqZG1wyEeWd6BJKWlaBIw Very informative course, which has encouraged me to research the topic further and to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Based on my research, however, I believe a mistake might have been made. According to the instructional material, the only group of essential fatty acids is omega-3. Based on my research, however, essential fatty acids include ALA, an omega-3 fatty acid, and LA, which is an omega-6 fatty acid.has encouraged me to research theTopicfurther and to adopt a healthierNegative-0.60.50.651.01
xMqZG1wyEeWd6BJKWlaBIw The topics discussed into this course are really interesting. The videos give some perspective at the time of taking care of our own health and eating habits. The only problem I see, is the shortness of the course and the videos. The topics don't go beyond the surface and there is a lack of: details, examples, and comparisons between healthy diets and harmful ones.the course and the videos. TheTopicdon't go beyond the surface andNegative-0.70.00.651.01
xMqZG1wyEeWd6BJKWlaBIw Interesting topic and very good information Not enough content (my opinion) Tests where way to easy, I could take them all without first watching the videos, and my grade ist above 90%. The questions are (espacially in Week 3 and 4) easy to solve with logic and a basic intelligence. Please work on making it harder! :) InterestingTopicand very good information Not enoughPositive0.60.50.651.01
xMqZG1wyEeWd6BJKWlaBIw I liked this course, it explained the basics about the healthy food and what are the best choices. It is really helpful for people who don't know about the topic and want to learn how to start to make changes for healthy foods.people who don't know about theTopicand want to learn how toNegative-0.61.00.651.01
xMqZG1wyEeWd6BJKWlaBIw Good introducing regarding healthy eating and the dangers of highly processed food. I recommend this course for everyone interested in these topics!course for everyone interested in theseTopic Positive0.60.50.651.01
xMqZG1wyEeWd6BJKWlaBIw Amazing and excellent course ! Well done! This course is a great introduction into the up-to-date topics of food, nutrition and health! It is very informative, helpful, enlightening with clear explanations and demonstrations! a great introduction into the up-to-dateTopicof food, nutrition and health! ItPositive0.91.00.651.01
xMqZG1wyEeWd6BJKWlaBIw Excellent course loved the info and the way it was presented. Quick to the point and on par. I wouldn't mind seeing a little more info on seafood and fish in general I've read a few studies and as far as i can tell at this point in the game we've poisoned our oceans tremendously and theres been scientific studies that have found large quantities of highly toxic chemicals in the fish's blood and meat. so thats about the only thing id like to see is going a little deeper into the actual health risks associated with the damage humans have caused to the food we eat from the oceans to GMO's. These seem like hot topics in todays day and age. But like i said i really enjoyed the course and look forward to taking additional courses on nutrition and food prep.to GMO's. These seem like hotTopicin todays day and age. ButNegative-0.61.00.651.01
xMqZG1wyEeWd6BJKWlaBIw Knowledgeableble information covered under the topic. Knowledgeableble information covered under theTopic Negative-0.60.50.651.01
xMqZG1wyEeWd6BJKWlaBIw it was not too difficult for me who is non-native English speaker to understand what they teach and tell me. In addition, thinking about health is a really important topic in our lives. I am glad to take this course. thank you.about health is a really importantTopicin our lives. I am gladPositive0.71.00.651.01
xMqZG1wyEeWd6BJKWlaBIw If you no nothing about this topic, lectures are very good.If you no nothing about thisTopiclectures are very good. Positive0.61.00.651.01
xMqZG1wyEeWd6BJKWlaBIw This was my first course, and I hope all future courses are exactly like this one! Maya has such a nice way of talking. The videos were easy to understand, without compromising substance. I also enjoyed the overall high-quality of the course. My only complaint is that some of the topics seemed a little bit irrelevant, such as the case study of a middle-aged, pre-diabetic man. I feel like that video should've been shortened by sevety-five percent and tacked onto the end of another video as an example.complaint is that some of theTopicseemed a little bit irrelevant, suchNegative-0.60.50.651.01
xMqZG1wyEeWd6BJKWlaBIw Great course with beautiful images and illustrations. I would like to learn more about the topic, it would be great to make a second part for it.like to learn more about theTopicit would be great to makePositive0.71.00.651.01
xMqZG1wyEeWd6BJKWlaBIw In my opinion the course was fantastic!! Very easy linguage, clear explanations and an excellent and nowdays topic: "Food and Health" I love the videos from Maya Adam! Sandra Aguiar Brazilexplanations and an excellent and nowdaysTopic" Food and Health" I lovePositive0.81.00.651.01
xMqZG1wyEeWd6BJKWlaBIw Great information that is presented in short segments that highlight that topic. Very basic but good information that is a great refresher and good introduction to learning to eat healthier. Excellent presentation and enjoyable format. in short segments that highlight thatTopicVery basic but good information thatPositive0.61.00.651.01
xMqZG1wyEeWd6BJKWlaBIw I really enjoyed the course, the simplicity of the lectures made each of the topics easy to understand.. it's been great to have participated in this course, I feel much more equipped in knowledge of nutrition and better understanding of the differences between nutrient dense foods vs energy dense. the lectures made each of theTopiceasy to understand. . it's beenPositive0.71.00.651.01
xMqZG1wyEeWd6BJKWlaBIw It's real time learning and mind awakening topics and learning more information contained herein .real time learning and mind awakeningTopicand learning more information contained hereinPositive0.61.00.651.01
xMqZG1wyEeWd6BJKWlaBIw Great information, but in some instances I would have liked to see the course delve a little deeper into the topic. This was a minor concern however, overall it provided the information that mattered, and did so in a simple and "easy to digest" manner. Well done!delve a little deeper into theTopicThis was a minor concern however,Positive0.60.50.651.01
xMqZG1wyEeWd6BJKWlaBIw Very clear and to the point. Easy to follow and learn. It will be longer with more in-depth details about the different topics discussed! THANK YOU.more in-depth details about the differentTopicdiscussed! THANK YOU. Positive0.70.50.651.01
XupniISSEeWcSw7mZ7gPOw It was a great experience learning this topic, particularly as a group. Thanks to Prof. Gregory Northcraft for making the sessions simple and easy to understand.was a great experience learning thisTopicparticularly as a group. Thanks toPositive0.91.00.81.13
XupniISSEeWcSw7mZ7gPOw 5 Stars. The professor did an excellent job. Drove the points home with relevant readings and lectures that were concise and made references to examples that enhanced the topics. I hope every other class turns out this smooth and efficient.references to examples that enhanced theTopicI hope every other class turnsNegative-0.71.00.81.13
Y1sD7WReEeSPwSIACy-XPg Very enriching course. A lot of materials that will familiarize learners with most of the current topics in Organic Solar Cells. Review from a Material Science student.learners with most of the currentTopicin Organic Solar Cells. Review fromPositive0.71.00.640.87
Y1sD7WReEeSPwSIACy-XPg Not enough information is provided to pass some of the quizzes without extensive additional research into organic chemistry or other topics. There is no help forum or feedback from instructorsresearch into organic chemistry or otherTopicThere is no help forum orNegative-0.7-0.50.640.87
Y1sD7WReEeSPwSIACy-XPg It is a great topic to cover and attracts a lot of attention and interest. It is a greatTopicto cover and attracts a lotPositive0.71.00.640.87
Y1sD7WReEeSPwSIACy-XPg The course gave me a good, in-depth understanding of OPVs and how further developing the technology surrounding them could help solve the energy crisis. The material was thorough and the quizzes were challenging without being frustrating and encouraged you to learn more about the topics discussed. My only problem was that I was unable to access a community forum so a few times I was stuck on an assignment and had no way to find out information to help me. Instead I just had to guess and work through it alone which wasn't horrible but I would have like to have been able to discuss it with other people taking the course. Overall a good course that has gotten me very excited about OPVs and the future of solar technology.you to learn more about theTopicdiscussed. My only problem was thatPositive0.60.50.640.87
Y1sD7WReEeSPwSIACy-XPg The course is a good introduction to Organic Photovoltaics. The instructors have done a good job to present a rather complicated topic in a manner that is accessible to a common audience. However, there are a few areas of improvement that can be noted for future versions of this course: First, All material is given equal priority in the course. I think what the instructor can do is to summarize the important "take aways" at the end of each video lesson. This helps the learner grasp the concept better Second, The explanation can be a little clearer - especially the topic of polymerization. Someone without an organic chemistry background, can find it frustratingly hard. Third, the tests are sometimes not in line with the previous video lessons and the reading material. The tests should be much much sharper. Fourth, the reading material should be improved vastly in terms of English quality, structure and presentation of key points. Sometimes, the learner can find it hard to understand some topics (ex: stability and materials) because it is inadequately explained. These topics should be explained better. Overall, a great start - but can be better. Well done and Thank You!a little clearer - especially theTopicof polymerization. Someone without an organicPositive0.60.00.640.87
Y1sD7WReEeSPwSIACy-XPg The course is a good introduction to Organic Photovoltaics. The instructors have done a good job to present a rather complicated topic in a manner that is accessible to a common audience. However, there are a few areas of improvement that can be noted for future versions of this course: First, All material is given equal priority in the course. I think what the instructor can do is to summarize the important "take aways" at the end of each video lesson. This helps the learner grasp the concept better Second, The explanation can be a little clearer - especially the topic of polymerization. Someone without an organic chemistry background, can find it frustratingly hard. Third, the tests are sometimes not in line with the previous video lessons and the reading material. The tests should be much much sharper. Fourth, the reading material should be improved vastly in terms of English quality, structure and presentation of key points. Sometimes, the learner can find it hard to understand some topics (ex: stability and materials) because it is inadequately explained. These topics should be explained better. Overall, a great start - but can be better. Well done and Thank You!because it is inadequately explained. TheseTopicshould be explained better. Overall, aPositive0.60.00.640.87
YcfRNRoCEeW9dA4X94-nLQ the assignment descriptions are too vague to understand...it took me 4-5 reads to complete some of them. overall this topic didn't really attract me much.complete some of them. overall thisTopicdidn't really attract me much. Negative-0.7-1.00.941.12
YcfRNRoCEeW9dA4X94-nLQ This class was insanely insightful, and I found many of the topics covered very interesting and fascinating — towards the end of the course, specifically around designing experiments, I found that whole terrain to be pretty difficult to comprehend. I think the lectures have opportunities for improvement here.and I found many of theTopiccovered very interesting and fascinating —Positive0.80.50.941.12
YcfRNRoCEeW9dA4X94-nLQ Interesting topic, however I quitted. Video lectures were recorded almost phrase by phrase, making it too hard to follow the contents properly InterestingTopichowever I quitted. Video lectures wereNegative-0.7-1.00.941.12
ycQnChn3EeWDtQoum3sFeQ This course will be very help for me in my masters track. Since I am doing master in this field so I want to study all the topic in more detail. Furthermore, the course is helpful for me in my career development.I want to study all theTopicin more detail. Furthermore, the courseNegative-0.61.00.61.08
ycQnChn3EeWDtQoum3sFeQ The topic is overall well covered. The material are not easy to go through and do not reference well key knowledge area, specifically: how to apply them. The exercises and the assignments could be largely improved: the targets and the guidance are not always clear. Adding up on the same files instead having one file per exercice / one learning key point does not help. TheTopicis overall well covered. The materialNegative-0.60.00.61.08
ycQnChn3EeWDtQoum3sFeQ Interesting topic for easy website building InterestingTopicfor easy website building Negative-0.61.00.61.08
ycQnChn3EeWDtQoum3sFeQ This course gave me the fundamentals to start with the development of responsive web sites. The learning process is well supported with some exercises for each reviewed topic.with some exercises for each reviewedTopic Positive0.60.50.61.08
ycQnChn3EeWDtQoum3sFeQ +++ PROs First +++ + Pretty in-depth discussion of bootstrap + You may watch the videos at 1.75x or 2x speed; you would enjoy the course a lot more + You learn a lot towards the end of the course + Homeworks were pretty good --- CONs --- -- The bootstrap lessons are pretty much copy pasting code -- Week 4: Web Tools could be a little bit longer with even more examples about grunt, and Yo (we didn't see any example use cases on those topics)any example use cases on thoseTopic Positive0.60.50.61.08
ycQnChn3EeWDtQoum3sFeQ I wanted a structured introduction to the topics in this course and that is exactly what it gave me. The instruction is clear, precise and well delivered. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to get started with web front end development.wanted a structured introduction to theTopicin this course and that isPositive0.61.00.61.08
ycQnChn3EeWDtQoum3sFeQ Excellent course on the topic, I say. Good and detailed videos and explanations, a lot of links to improve your knowledge when / where you want to read more on topic(s) , nice and challenging enough topics for practice and checking your understanding. Thank you very much, Jogesh K. Muppala for such interesting and deep course. Excellent course on theTopicI say. Good and detailed videosPositive0.81.00.61.08
ycQnChn3EeWDtQoum3sFeQ Excellent course on the topic, I say. Good and detailed videos and explanations, a lot of links to improve your knowledge when / where you want to read more on topic(s) , nice and challenging enough topics for practice and checking your understanding. Thank you very much, Jogesh K. Muppala for such interesting and deep course.you want to read more onTopic, nice and challenging enough topicsPositive0.71.00.61.08
ycQnChn3EeWDtQoum3sFeQ Excellent course on the topic, I say. Good and detailed videos and explanations, a lot of links to improve your knowledge when / where you want to read more on topic(s) , nice and challenging enough topics for practice and checking your understanding. Thank you very much, Jogesh K. Muppala for such interesting and deep course.topic(s) , nice and challenging enoughTopicfor practice and checking your understanding.Positive0.81.00.61.08
ycQnChn3EeWDtQoum3sFeQ Well structured, and covers most topics in Bootstrap and more. Strongly recommended, and looking forward to the coming courses. Well structured, and covers mostTopicin Bootstrap and more. Strongly recommended,Positive0.81.00.61.08
ycQnChn3EeWDtQoum3sFeQ Proffesor Jogesh K. Muppala is probably the best instructor I have ever met in Coursera. He is active on discussions and really help us to understand the topic. He is also has a great sense of humor and his lecture videos are magnificent. Good Work :)really help us to understand theTopicHe is also has a greatPositive0.81.00.61.08
YfjiOHROEeWLqw7zlLhRzQ Well balanced course with a lot of practical examples which help to understand the theory. I apply statistical inference methods myself, and nevertheless I've found new topics here. Thank you!myself, and nevertheless I've found newTopichere. Thank you! Positive0.71.00.831.01
YfjiOHROEeWLqw7zlLhRzQ I have to admit, that most of the videos confused more than they helped. For most of the topics I simply went to KhanAcademy and got it easily there and I was asking myself, why a topic was made so complicated. I have the same issue with the next course. I highly recommend to start visual explanations of what you want to achieve instead of throwing formulars at people and confuse them. IN KhanAcademy e.g. they do exactly this and you got the point and if you got the point, the formular wasn't such a big thing anymore.they helped. For most of theTopicI simply went to KhanAcademy andNegative-0.6-0.50.831.01
YfjiOHROEeWLqw7zlLhRzQ I have to admit, that most of the videos confused more than they helped. For most of the topics I simply went to KhanAcademy and got it easily there and I was asking myself, why a topic was made so complicated. I have the same issue with the next course. I highly recommend to start visual explanations of what you want to achieve instead of throwing formulars at people and confuse them. IN KhanAcademy e.g. they do exactly this and you got the point and if you got the point, the formular wasn't such a big thing anymore.I was asking myself, why aTopicwas made so complicated. I haveNegative-0.8-0.50.831.01
YfjiOHROEeWLqw7zlLhRzQ As someone who's new to the world of data science and doesn't have a university degree this course was very hard to get a good grasp on. That's partly the "cause" of how the course was taught which was assuming you had all the knowledge at hand of all the stuff Statistical Inference is about. For people that are starting this stuff it might be nice to have a introductory course of Statistical Inference as I did not finish this course by just watching the course video's and additional information, I had to look up additional resources which explained the material better. Still, a big thank you for explaining statistical inference and opening my eyes regarding this topic, it surely helped getting me to the next step in what Data Science is all about and makes it ever more interesting!and opening my eyes regarding thisTopicit surely helped getting me toNegative-0.70.00.831.01
YfjiOHROEeWLqw7zlLhRzQ The lectures for this class are incredibly weak. Later lectures by the same professor are reasonable and decently structured. These lectures need to be redone. The quizzes are either out-of-order or expect you to do a lot of research on your own beyond the class notes and topics. The class project is unbelievably simple, and the final metric for the class project includes duplication and one portion of the grade assigned simply if you feel the person you're grading "tried".own beyond the class notes andTopicThe class project is unbelievably simple,Positive0.6-1.00.831.01
YfjiOHROEeWLqw7zlLhRzQ Very poor instruction and organization of topics, very poor explanation of core concepts. I learned more from reading other sources while taking the class than I did from the lectures.Very poor instruction and organization ofTopicvery poor explanation of core concepts.Negative-0.8-0.50.831.01
YfjiOHROEeWLqw7zlLhRzQ The course is really interesting, but I believe the professor approach to describe and explain the topics is really confusing. I had to search other resources to clarify the topics.approach to describe and explain theTopicis really confusing. I had toNegative-0.80.00.831.01
YfjiOHROEeWLqw7zlLhRzQ The topics from this course are very important and might be considered convoluted at times, so it is nice to see that Brian makes them actually easy to understand. Very comprehensive and has nice examples. TheTopicfrom this course are very importantPositive0.70.50.831.01
YfjiOHROEeWLqw7zlLhRzQ This course is very difficult to follow, not because the topics are hard or too technical but mostly due to lecturer's poor job in explaining and creating a narrative.difficult to follow, not because theTopicare hard or too technical butNegative-0.7-1.00.831.01
YfjiOHROEeWLqw7zlLhRzQ Content covered in this course was hard to learn, both because it was pitched at a level that realistically was more akin to a wrap up of content already covered (when in fact it was all new content) and because the instructor, Brian Caffo, has not a style that was conducive to teaching. The instructor often would launch into a topic, and then speed through a calculation with basically no explanation. In terms of time, this was one of the most intensive courses in the specialisation, and I'd recommend taking this course alone (not concurrently with other courses) for that very reason.instructor often would launch into aTopicand then speed through a calculationPositive0.6-1.00.831.01
YfjiOHROEeWLqw7zlLhRzQ Many videos lacked associated pdf slides so confusing to watch. Some topics on slides were not covered in videos. A supplemental video for those would be great even of optional. Brian Cato is a good presenter, however, more examples needed to be done showing how to work out various statistical problems both by traditional method and using R. slides so confusing to watch. SomeTopicon slides were not covered inNegative-0.7-1.00.831.01
YfjiOHROEeWLqw7zlLhRzQ This course, which is part of Data Science Specialization Course, which is a BEGINNER specialization, doesn't explain as it should to BEGINNERS. They try to explain, complex topics in 3 minutes ... If I didn't need the certificate, I would definitely not waste my time on this course. Youtube videos from khan academy or Brandon Foltz (Statistics 101) are much more valuable, you really get the topic and they are free. The professors didn't want to spend time preparing good material, from my point of view, the preparation is very poor. The course is more oriented to teach you to be a "data monkey". You know the code you need to write, but you don't get what are you doing ... Where do these formulas come from?BEGINNERS. They try to explain, complexTopicin 3 minutes . . .Negative-0.6-1.00.831.01
yO13mkySEeW_MgoxMAgbMQ I thought it was a very informative course with some great speakers and topics. Each weak gave different topics related to sustainable development of cities. The reason I'm only giving it a 4 was the organisation of the course on the Coursera. The deadlines according to Coursera and the intructors differ, causing some confusion. As well as on the discussion board students from each of the past lessons are put together. course with some great speakers andTopicEach weak gave different topics relatedPositive0.70.50.810.91
yO13mkySEeW_MgoxMAgbMQ I thought it was a very informative course with some great speakers and topics. Each weak gave different topics related to sustainable development of cities. The reason I'm only giving it a 4 was the organisation of the course on the Coursera. The deadlines according to Coursera and the intructors differ, causing some confusion. As well as on the discussion board students from each of the past lessons are put together. and topics. Each weak gave differentTopicrelated to sustainable development of cities.Positive0.60.50.810.91
yO13mkySEeW_MgoxMAgbMQ Hi, I'm sorry to say that this course wasn't really useful. I had the impression to see dozens of INTRODUCTION videos about sustainables cities. Because: 1. In 5 weeks you have time to cover in details all the aspects of sustainable cities: energy, transport, waste, building, sharing economy. The condition is to focus each week to a topic. 2. It is too much based on powerpoint presentation and not at all on example. Concepts stay concepts: we didn't visit one single town, a connected building, an innovative waste management system. You quote 300 living labs, let's go ! 3. Pictures from the powerpoint are at least for half of them taken from pictures bank. Synthetic images, not concrete. Desapointing. 4.. Always the same example: Malmo, Copenhagen... What about the rest of the world ? 5. Videos from WWH and ICLEI are clearly revolting. Is it some publicity for them ??? This is not the place for that. In contrast, congratulations to Yuliya Voytenko, for her speech about sharing economy: it was clear, precise, focused. Please do your best to improve your courses: you have the knowledge, let's spread it. to focus each week to aTopic2. It is too much basedNegative-0.7-1.00.810.91
yO13mkySEeW_MgoxMAgbMQ It is a great course, I can explore more about different topics that are very important and relevant in the cities today.I can explore more about differentTopicthat are very important and relevantPositive0.71.00.810.91
yO13mkySEeW_MgoxMAgbMQ This is an ok introductory course, a compilation of concepts, related to sustainable cities. Mentiones a list of places where one or another practice is implemented. Some educational clips look like they are taken from Youtube or like promo videos for a certain initiative. Some of the "lecturers" are just phd students, introducing their research topics. No step-by-step examples of developed cases are shown.just phd students, introducing their researchTopicNo step-by-step examples of developed casesNegative-0.60.00.810.91
yO13mkySEeW_MgoxMAgbMQ Good course, relevant topics, however they could have been elaborated in a more detailed way. Good course, relevantTopichowever they could have been elaboratedNegative-0.60.50.810.91
yO13mkySEeW_MgoxMAgbMQ Very interesting and thank you for clearly organizing and the topics in which sustainable cities is being studied. Very helpful indeed specially in places where the topic is still not particularly in the policy agenda . you for clearly organizing and theTopicin which sustainable cities is beingPositive0.61.00.810.91
yO13mkySEeW_MgoxMAgbMQ Could be even more details and demanding in terms of content, overall it is a good introduction to the topicis a good introduction to theTopic Positive0.70.00.810.91
yOZEQ3lwEeWb-BLhFdaGww I liked this course alot. If you are a student and come from the previous course, you may only read the cons, since this course has the same spirit as the previous. Pros: 1. The lectures contain quite a good material which is somehow difficult and they made me to pay attention. The lectures are based on dasgupta's book and MIT course book. 2. There are links to additional materials, I found the dijkstra's book and MIT course book, so I was able to gain extra information for topics which interested me. Also slides are very useful 3. The forum! This course has a life forum where you can find help or share your ideas. 4. The teaching stuff! They are answering student questions and taking part in discussions Cons: Having compared this course with the previous one from the set, this course suffers from luck of interesting problems. The previous course has more than ~25 problems and for each module it has advanced problems,even more they added extra problems during the course running. This course has ~12 problems and only one advanced for the whole course!. Only this advanced problem made me take a piece of paper and a pen and draw trees, and play with toy examples. Only for this problem I wrote a stress test. That is the most fun for me of studying! If this course didn't have this advanced problem, I would barely give it 3 stars. P.S. Theaching stuff, please conider to add extra problems, the first course is awesome and it is way too good. This course is good, but it think you may develop it not only the first one. Otherwise students may get dissapointed if they come from the previous course. I hoped that you would have added extra problems, so I slowed down, my expectation didnt come true :(able to gain extra information forTopicwhich interested me. Also slides arePositive0.61.00.710.89
yOZEQ3lwEeWb-BLhFdaGww The depth and explanation of theoretical concepts are better than the first course. I like the in depth discussion over various introduced data structures, for instance there are comparisons between naive implementations vs smarter implementations. However overall the topic is very theoretical, maybe add a little more connection of each introduced data structure with respect to its application would make the topic less dry and more motivating.to its application would make theTopicless dry and more motivating. Negative-0.60.00.710.89
yOZEQ3lwEeWb-BLhFdaGww The structure of the class follows the regular academic model you'll find in college: lecture -> lecture -> lecture -> assignment... repeat. I don't think this model is suitable for online delivery. Without discussion and the ability to interrupt and ask questions, the lectures are at times a more frustrating than useful (especially with Coursera's user interface, which lacks quick rewind and is generally speaking rather poorly thought out). For many of the topics, better videos exist online (try safari or pluralsight). As for the problems, they were the main source of learning, but were also at times a bit frustrating (the splay trees starter code was rather sad to look at). I find that hacker rank is probably better at delivering value (if you can forego the warm fuzzy feeling you get from getting a verified certificate, you'll probably be better served by practicing on hacker rank than from doing the problems in this course).thought out). For many of theTopicbetter videos exist online (try safariPositive0.70.00.710.89
yOZEQ3lwEeWb-BLhFdaGww A really great course that deliver exactly its promises : a college-grade algorithmic course. If you are looking to know all about classical data structures (arrays, lists, trees, heaps, ...) used in every program, this is the course for you. And if you are not interested in those topics ... well, you should ! Or course, this is a challenging course by it abstract nature. But with some work, the support of the instructors and of your peers, you will overcome the difficulties. After that with your newly gained knowledge, you will be able to choose the right data structure for your needs or implement it efficiently in the language of your choice. Worth mentioning the course is language-agnostic -- and the assignment may be submitted in C, C++, Java or Python.you are not interested in thoseTopic. . . well, you shouldPositive0.61.00.710.89
ypgDPuPQEeSyBSIAC9REKg Opened up a whole new world for me :) Gary Burton's topics method of explaining concepts and the course topics touched upon are just right :) Thank you Coursera ! world for me :) Gary Burton'sTopicmethod of explaining concepts and thePositive0.81.00.61.13
ypgDPuPQEeSyBSIAC9REKg Opened up a whole new world for me :) Gary Burton's topics method of explaining concepts and the course topics touched upon are just right :) Thank you Coursera ! of explaining concepts and the courseTopictouched upon are just right :)Positive0.71.00.61.13
ypgDPuPQEeSyBSIAC9REKg A lot of great insight and knowledge here; well worth the time. I almost didn't give it five stars, because I feel that they could have made room for just a bit more explanation and just a few more examples of the topics covered. Some of this is heady stuff, and doesn't benefit from being glossed over. Regardless, what you DO get out of this course is well worth the effort. Put in the time, and you'll be rewarded.a few more examples of theTopiccovered. Some of this is headyNegative-0.61.00.61.13
yWjlOBnoEeWg_RJGAuFGjw Pros: Information is perfect for anyone looking at Business Intelligence as a career field, or already in the career field itself. I found the first week to challenge my on-the-job knowledge of a fuller set of concepts and general terminology. Cons: The wording on the quiz questions, in some cases, seems much different than the PPT slides and the instructor's language. UPDATE: The wording is a significant challenge, even when advancing into the more complex topics. I have had many differences of opinions on the solutions based on wording in the requirements.when advancing into the more complexTopicI have had many differences ofPositive0.70.00.810.86
yWjlOBnoEeWg_RJGAuFGjw I think this course is great, however weeks 2 and 3 should be restructured to ensure students acknowledge topics properly. I had a bad time solving those week's asignments. be restructured to ensure students acknowledgeTopicproperly. I had a bad timeNegative-0.90.50.810.86
yWjlOBnoEeWg_RJGAuFGjw This course was full of issues related to the installation and use of Pentaho Pivot 4J and Data Integration. The professor's presence is resolving these issues was practically nonexistent. Coursera needs to do a much better job at insuring that their professors are offering a quality course and living up to the expectations of the students. In the case of this course and the professor, they failed miserably. In addition, it is practically impossible to get support from Coursera when an issue exists and in most cases when contact is made, the assistance is minimal. It is a shame as the platform is nicely designed and the course topics are very interesting. If you are considering taking this course, be forewarned that the majority of the support of problems/issues come from the community, not the Professor or Coursera. In addition, you are required to grade the assignments of your fellow students. This is not done by the professor.is nicely designed and the courseTopicare very interesting. If you arePositive0.7-0.50.810.86
Z3yHdBVBEeWvmQrN_lODCw I enjoyed the lecture of Ms. Gerber. She has a very clear-cut way of explanation that truly draws me in. However, some of the concept in this lecture is taught without complete examples, so often time I find myself a little puzzled doing the assignment. Also, I would appreciate more chance to do more assignments to fully master the topic, though I understand the limit of a MOOC. Nevertheless, nice course!more assignments to fully master theTopicthough I understand the limit ofNegative-0.60.50.70.72
Z3yHdBVBEeWvmQrN_lODCw For some of the topics, the Introduction class has more meaningful homework projects. this felt a bit thin. For some of theTopicthe Introduction class has more meaningfulPositive0.70.00.70.72
ZNeGqEC2EeWC4g7VhG4bTQ The lecturer does not clearly explain the topics very well especially on the topics in Probability and Distribution. His presentation in English is honestly quite hard to understand.topics very well especially on theTopicin Probability and Distribution. His presentationPositive0.6-0.50.790.98
ZNeGqEC2EeWC4g7VhG4bTQ I have started this course again and again. Although the lectures themselves are clear enough, the quizzes are sometime so confusing and don't reflect the way that topic was taught. The worst part is R lab. I understand nothing of it. It makes no sense. I should not be part of a basic statistics course. I have wasted my money on a specialization that I can't get because I will not, and simply cannot learn R. They should have made that clear this would involve programming. I am only now thinking of learning from the videos but have given up the hope of getting a specialization certificate. The instructor in the first two session was still engaging, but starting in the third lesson the instructor is so boring and his voice makes me drowsy. Plus his sentences are so long and confusing. He has a horrible way to explain something. They need to keep in mind this is BASIC statistics, so cut down on the jargon. He does introduce the terms in 3.01 but just after one video the words don't magically sit in my memory. I've given 3 stars because although I have to work double hard just to make sense of what the instructor says by reading a book on basic statistics, at least the videos provide a structure, good examples and after watching them a few times things become clear. and don't reflect the way thatTopicwas taught. The worst part isNegative-0.90.00.790.98
ZNeGqEC2EeWC4g7VhG4bTQ I really liked the course, it was relatively easy to understand and enjoyable, and specially the lessons taught by Matthijs, he was just amazing at making it all very understandable and enjoyable. And overall, I just really feel some exercises along the way for each topic would have been of great help. exercises along the way for eachTopicwould have been of great help.Positive0.70.50.790.98
ZNeGqEC2EeWC4g7VhG4bTQ Great and clear videos, they make it very easy to understand all the concepts even if you don't know anything about the topic. The R-lab assignments are a great tool for getting usedt to working with what you have learned.you don't know anything about theTopicThe R-lab assignments are a greatPositive0.61.00.790.98
ZNeGqEC2EeWC4g7VhG4bTQ Simple explanations that make the topic rather easy to learn and having a visual aid (the drawings) I find it to be so much more friendly that I've really come to enjoy what I'm learning (I'm mostly a visual learner so to me this is very good). So far it has been a great course with R labs that can help reinforce the ideas and give a bit more practice in the subject, I do recommend the course. Simple explanations that make theTopicrather easy to learn and havingPositive0.71.00.790.98
zo2jLrZHEeWVcRIZgPr_Xw I really liked The 3D Printing Revolution course. It's easy to understand, you don't need any background knowledge, but you will find out so much about this topic - including materials that are used, technologies, 3D printing companies... Also, the materials cover history and the future of 3D printing. It's a great introductory course and the instructor (and the guests) are amazing. I recommend it!find out so much about thisTopic- including materials that are used,Negative-0.61.00.561.08
zo2jLrZHEeWVcRIZgPr_Xw Very good introduction to the subject, instructor never looses the attention with new topics and examples.never looses the attention with newTopicand examples. Positive0.61.00.561.08
zo2jLrZHEeWVcRIZgPr_Xw This is a fantastic course, even if you've never before heard of 3D printing or you've been using a 3D printer for a while, and I'd highly recommend it to anyone interested in technology or futuristic concepts. The videos in this course are very engaging. There are a plethora of interviews with people who are involved with the 3D printing industry, who discuss specific topics in 3D printing, and each offer their views on the future of 3D printing. All the different opinions and perspectives really helped me understand the importance of 3D printing at both an industry and consumer level. Considering this is an introductory course, it's very thorough, and it consolidates and summarizes information that might take you ages to glean off the internet. Even though I had a 3D printer before I took this course, I learned a lot!3D printing industry, who discuss specificTopicin 3D printing, and each offerPositive0.71.00.561.08
zSmzLR5LEeS6wiIACzGPEQ The course was more about CSR and philanthropy of businesses towards society which was not what I expected as the course topic as very vague. Having done an MBA in business I as expecting more in-depth teaching on strategies of various business and how their creation of value to stakeholders. The course is short and very appropriate for beginners but not in-depth knowledge, however it still does create valid points on businesses role towards society at large. Lastly I did like that all course material for all weeks were opened and thus one could progress through the course fasterwhat I expected as the courseTopicas very vague. Having done anNegative-0.70.00.820.88
zSmzLR5LEeS6wiIACzGPEQ not on topic, not honest, and dogmatic. also the auto emails continue after unsubscribing from the course. not onTopicnot honest, and dogmatic. also thePositive0.6-1.00.820.88
_aXKkBnJEeW9dA4X94-nLQ Interesting topic, but the course is not organized well. Sometime the professor gives us a good lecture with lots of interesting details, sometimes he's just rambling. InterestingTopicbut the course is not organizedNegative-0.60.00.650.67
_aXKkBnJEeW9dA4X94-nLQ I was very disaappointed by this course, in fact a bit more so than by the "Unwritten" course that has run concurrently with this one. I was **very** put off by the professor's simply opening his book and trying to remember what he'd said there and then, in front of his audience, reduce it down to a videoed talk. He needed to put some effort and thought into understanding his topic from the point of view of an audience that is inevitably very, very different from the one he had in mind (if any, in particular) as he was writing the book. If he didn't have time for proper preparation, he should have found another medium for flogging his publications. By and large, everyone who is from the US (I'm not) and who teaches about the US constitution emphasizes its uniqueness. Indeed, they have a point: it was the first (and, admirably, the shortest) modern written constitution. However, uniqueness isn't unique among nations; all nations are somehow unique. Undertanding a nation (including thir constitution) has to involve looking at both hum-drum normality as well as uniqueness. I felt that the course would have been more substantial if it had been built on the obvious fact that the US revolutionaries were "Englishmen fighting for an Englishman's rights." And, indeed, what they created had both the worst and the best traits that England's historical jurisprudence offered. Social stare decisis has been a major stumbling-block not only for common-law countries but as well for countries that follow other sorts of jurisprudence. The course was embarrassingly bad. effort and thought into understanding hisTopicfrom the point of view ofPositive0.6-0.50.650.67
_ehbrDx9EeWFSA6UPWxRyQ The course is absolutely fantastic. The instructor and the team are well read, approaching topics from a variety of perspectives. The course uses all kinds of texts and materials. If you are into public law, history and social science, this will be great for you. Even if you are a reasonably advanced student, you will learn a lot, and if you are not - it's easy enough for a beginner to understand. Well done.the team are well read, approachingTopicfrom a variety of perspectives. ThePositive0.71.00.381.14
_ehbrDx9EeWFSA6UPWxRyQ It's a great chance so we get to know important topics that we know very little about! Proffesor Ebrahim is a professional at the topic. Thanks a lot! so we get to know importantTopicthat we know very little about!Positive0.61.00.381.14
_ehbrDx9EeWFSA6UPWxRyQ It's a great chance so we get to know important topics that we know very little about! Proffesor Ebrahim is a professional at the topic. Thanks a lot! Ebrahim is a professional at theTopicThanks a lot! Positive0.71.00.381.14
_ehbrDx9EeWFSA6UPWxRyQ Excellent professor and very interesting topic for whoever is curious to learn about these Muslim Countries! I warmly recommend it and the only reason I gave it 4 out of 5 stars is that it is too long! There are many sections that can be cut out and some lectures repeat themselves but over all it is intriguing and fulfilling and I think its also very important to understand the background of these states and why they are how they are today. Excellent professor and very interestingTopicfor whoever is curious to learnPositive0.70.50.381.14
_ehbrDx9EeWFSA6UPWxRyQ For a survey course, this module does a fantastic job of presenting the various struggles and discourses in the Muslim world, as well as contextualizing its inherent problems both historically and within present-day. It does so objectively, without sacrificing important reflection in the name of political correctness. I recommend this course as a jump-off point for anyone who wants to better understand this topic on an introductory level, or would like to later pursue independent study into more complex or narrow topics. Thank you Professor Afsah!who wants to better understand thisTopicon an introductory level, or wouldNegative-0.71.00.381.14
_ehbrDx9EeWFSA6UPWxRyQ For a survey course, this module does a fantastic job of presenting the various struggles and discourses in the Muslim world, as well as contextualizing its inherent problems both historically and within present-day. It does so objectively, without sacrificing important reflection in the name of political correctness. I recommend this course as a jump-off point for anyone who wants to better understand this topic on an introductory level, or would like to later pursue independent study into more complex or narrow topics. Thank you Professor Afsah!study into more complex or narrowTopicThank you Professor Afsah! Positive0.61.00.381.14
_ehbrDx9EeWFSA6UPWxRyQ Simply superb. Excellent instructor and fascinating topic. Many thanks for the professor and his staff for all the time and effort.Simply superb. Excellent instructor and fascinatingTopicMany thanks for the professor andPositive0.81.00.381.14
_UsmIV-PEeSnpyIACzWBsQ I enjoyed a lot the course. Every Brazilian is a soccer coach and an economist, so I was very confortable with the topics and most of the content was more or less known, indeed. The best is that it does not seem to follow excessively on a ideological line. It seems to be open minded. I think it is great! Its excessive focus on industrialized countries is understandable. I think the last module about developing world seems too simplistic. I also think that opinions about american positions in the economic arena and happenings is somehow benevolent. I expected a more mathematical approach, but I see that it may not make sense since it is a introductiory course. I have not liked the exams, though, specially the final exam. They are much more about memorizing than deep understanding.I was very confortable with theTopicand most of the content wasPositive0.60.50.511.01
_UsmIV-PEeSnpyIACzWBsQ I didn't do this type of course before. When I first select this topics because of my curiosity and started to watch and found something different. I am a student of economics but seems to me dismal. Now it seems I am learning from. Good work. Love it! before. When I first select thisTopicbecause of my curiosity and startedNegative-0.61.00.511.01
_UsmIV-PEeSnpyIACzWBsQ Extremely helpful, with a broad range of topics covered. The case study and example based methodology for teaching topics makes it easier for building fundamental knowledge of the topic-even for beginners.helpful, with a broad range ofTopiccovered. The case study and examplePositive0.61.00.511.01
_UsmIV-PEeSnpyIACzWBsQ Extremely helpful, with a broad range of topics covered. The case study and example based methodology for teaching topics makes it easier for building fundamental knowledge of the topic-even for beginners.and example based methodology for teachingTopicmakes it easier for building fundamentalPositive0.61.00.511.01
__JK5M3TEeSa0iIAC9RQCQ Basic course and good for high school to undergraduates as the title suggest. Good for overview of managing your finance. Budgeting which is the cornerstone of managing money is well talked about. Very limited coverage on the investing portion and I disagree that intelligent speculation in the stock market is the way to educate individuals starting out on investment. I would prefer Dr Navarro teaching this topic and hearing his perspective on stock market. Asking people to cash out when a stock lose 10% is equivalent to selling low and buying high. A better question is has the business change when the stock price drops. A better read would be The intelligent investor. would prefer Dr Navarro teaching thisTopicand hearing his perspective on stockPositive0.70.00.670.95
__JK5M3TEeSa0iIAC9RQCQ the lessons are well arranged and easy to understand. the tutors are well conversed with the topics being taught and appear to be excited about imparting the knowledge. it has been my pleasure to be part of this MOOC and am well equipped to handle my money matters considering am a medical doctor by profession so this course has been an excellent eye opener to me. keep up the good work and i look forward to more from you!!tutors are well conversed with theTopicbeing taught and appear to bePositive0.61.00.670.95
__JK5M3TEeSa0iIAC9RQCQ Very good basic overview of all the topics which we should be learning in School! Managing finances, evaluating loans and planning for the future with investments are all discussedgood basic overview of all theTopicwhich we should be learning inPositive0.70.50.670.95
__JK5M3TEeSa0iIAC9RQCQ Beginner Financial Knowledge Very Basic Cover a broad range of topic No Formulas at AllBasic Cover a broad range ofTopicNo Formulas at All Negative-0.71.00.670.95