ABSTRACT
The University of Edinburgh was an early entrant into offering massive open online courses (MOOCs). This chapter discusses the most important returns on investments (ROIs) to the University of Edinburgh in light of the evidence gathered to date that has enabled to be confident that sufficient returns are being made. It explores the (ROIs) and other benefits of our MOOCs. The chapter grants proposals that promise MOOCs as part of the outputs, both as simple dissemination and impact enhancements, and also as part of the research process. It prefers an iterative dialogue approach as it enables us to shape the MOOC design before it gels' in a faculty member's mind. Initially, control over which MOOCs are released as well as the overall quality control rested firmly with the central team. This decision to centralise MOOC administration and quality control was made in recognition that the risks were high, especially in the early months.
