I am so very glad I do not have to take courses like that anymore! I remember several professors who were jerks like that too. One time, several of the students went so far as to complain to the dea. I guess it worked, he eased up on it and changed the format of the class after that! Maybe you could do that? Tell your other classmates who are complaining to go the dean! I don't blame you for not wanting to get involved.