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If anyone wants an introduction to functional programming using Scala, I really recommend Martin Odersky's coursera course (https://class.coursera.org/progfun-2

If anyone wants an introduction to functional programming using Scala, I really recommend Martin Odersky's coursera course (https://class.coursera.org/progfun-2012-001/class https://class.coursera.org/progfun-2012-001/class). He restricts you to functional Scala; there isn't a mutated variable in the whole course. It isn't officially a course right now. You won't get a certificate for taking it, and I don't think the grader is turned on, but the other materials are still there. That course does not allow registration right now.

rauljara 14y ago
Really? Normally you can enroll for old courses that have completed and view the old material. I've done it before, but you do need a coursera account. Is that not working in this case?
- mapleoin 14y ago
  Exactly: Enrollment is Closed We are sorry, but the enrollment for Functional Programming Principles in Scala is currently closed. We will inform you via email when new Coursera classes are launched, so stay tuned for more. Meanwhile, check out some of our other classes here! The Coursera Team
  - VLM 14y ago
    "Enrollment is Closed We are sorry" Yeah me too. Coursera = MCOC = Massively Closed Offline Course. Imagine wikipedia only allowing people to view the "Scala" page between the hours of 7:30 and 8:30 on alternate tuesdays, otherwise you're outta luck, for completely arbitrary reason. Very unimpressed with the MOOC trend. Bring back MIT OCW where I can download and watch video lectures whenever I want, forever.
    - patmcguire 14y ago
      When did they take that down? Thankfully I got the material for the course I was working through downloaded. Why would they do that?
      - ilmare 14y ago
        If you were enrolled before just go to your courses page, find fp course and go to archive of your class (with all the content, problem sets, forums, etc).
      - myko 14y ago
        Would it be okay/possible to post the materials online? I'd be interested in going through the course.
        nullobject 14y ago
        The course material is still available, although you'll need to sign up for a Coursera account. It also looks like they're running another course in March 2013. https://class.coursera.org/progfun-2012-001/class/index https://class.coursera.org/progfun-2012-001/class/index
        myko 14y ago
        Weird, when I click that link I'm asked to login. When I login it says to check out other courses.
    - ilmare 14y ago
      You can't compare time-based courses to general information provider like wikipedia. Providing content of previously offered courses is controlled by colleges/instructors [1] [1] http://help.coursera.org/customer/portal/articles/572218-can-i-access-a-course-and-contents-after-it-ends- http://help.coursera.org/customer/portal/articles/572218-can...

rauljara 14y ago

Really? Normally you can enroll for old courses that have completed and view the old material. I've done it before, but you do need a coursera account. Is that not working in this case?

mapleoin 14y ago
Exactly: Enrollment is Closed We are sorry, but the enrollment for Functional Programming Principles in Scala is currently closed. We will inform you via email when new Coursera classes are launched, so stay tuned for more. Meanwhile, check out some of our other classes here! The Coursera Team
- VLM 14y ago
  "Enrollment is Closed We are sorry" Yeah me too. Coursera = MCOC = Massively Closed Offline Course. Imagine wikipedia only allowing people to view the "Scala" page between the hours of 7:30 and 8:30 on alternate tuesdays, otherwise you're outta luck, for completely arbitrary reason. Very unimpressed with the MOOC trend. Bring back MIT OCW where I can download and watch video lectures whenever I want, forever.
  - patmcguire 14y ago
    When did they take that down? Thankfully I got the material for the course I was working through downloaded. Why would they do that?
    - ilmare 14y ago
      If you were enrolled before just go to your courses page, find fp course and go to archive of your class (with all the content, problem sets, forums, etc).
    - myko 14y ago
      Would it be okay/possible to post the materials online? I'd be interested in going through the course.
      - nullobject 14y ago
        The course material is still available, although you'll need to sign up for a Coursera account. It also looks like they're running another course in March 2013. https://class.coursera.org/progfun-2012-001/class/index https://class.coursera.org/progfun-2012-001/class/index
        myko 14y ago
        Weird, when I click that link I'm asked to login. When I login it says to check out other courses.
  - ilmare 14y ago
    You can't compare time-based courses to general information provider like wikipedia. Providing content of previously offered courses is controlled by colleges/instructors [1] [1] http://help.coursera.org/customer/portal/articles/572218-can-i-access-a-course-and-contents-after-it-ends- http://help.coursera.org/customer/portal/articles/572218-can...