Re:Crypto 101
by lvh on Monday November 03, 2014 @09:49AM
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I've taken Dan's crypto class ([2]), so I think I can weigh in.
Obvious difference: not organized as a MOOC. Whether that is good or bad is up to you.
Focus difference: I think Crypto 101 is targetting applied crypto more, whereas the Coursera classes take a more classical introduction. There is nothing wrong with either approach, in my opinion. Just a difference in focus.
I've taken Dan's crypto class ([2]), so I think I can weigh in.
Obvious difference: not organized as a MOOC. Whether that is good or bad is up to you.
Focus difference: I think Crypto 101 is targetting applied crypto more, whereas the Coursera classes take a more classical introduction. There is nothing wrong with either approach, in my opinion. Just a difference in focus.