I don't like it either. Udacity style is better, it keeps my attention. I just hope they will cover other topics like computer vision.

I've been really impressed by the first unit of the Design and Analysis of Algorithms class - The instructor, Tim Roughgarden is a very effective lecturer and the videos don't seem to suffer the same quality issues that drove me away from SaaS.

Well, I'm not sure if the issues you mention are pluses or minuses. They all indicate that the recordings are taken straight out from their on-campus lectures. This means we receive the same treatment, getting the same materials as on-campus students. I always fear that on-line classes are ways too inferior to on-campus classes. (that was the case for last year Machine Learning class)

I agree that the videos in standford's "coursera" are too long, but the new pages with the lectures both in video and text are great, the text option is good for who spends long time without connection to the internet.
The bright side is that even you don't follow the classes, you will have access to the material

I do agree about all the above notes, but it would be great for people like us with limited (Time=cost) Internet connection to have a downloadable (edited: it takes just one piece of code ) full vid of each unit along with the .Pdf notes, this way we can :

1. Download the 2hours (vid+ the pdf )
2. Work on them offline :)
3. Post the homework and programming assignment

In addition to what have been said, I did touch that sparkle in Stanford courses (Except for Prof. Andrew Ng.) as I felt in the courses of Prof Thrun and Udacity lectures. You can tell that by attending one lecture that they will do it once and quit it.

I think we should be really really grateful having such a great teacher in this class and a great site with quizzes with a sort of feedback loop, fantastic videos and a team (Andy,..) that is always there to respond to any issues!

I would not like to see a powerpoint presentation. This class here is far superior!!

I think the overall difference for me is, while Udacity is more personal and has shorter lectures, Coursera (at least the Design and Analysis of Algorithms Class) seems to cover each topic in more depth and require more effort and background from the student. It's working for me!