The model was not explicit for any of the platforms. Using model summaries of:
- MIT – centrally controlled, own content, large own staff
- USU – more distributed within USU, own content, small own staff
- Rice – fully distributed, distributed content, coordinated cooperative venture
I would judge the candidates as follows:
- Change MOOC – Rice model
- Coursera – MIT model
- Jorum – mix of MIT control with Rice content approach
- OpenLearn – Mostly USU approach with some MIT characteristics
So Wiley’s model seemed reasonably fit for purpose, as long as mixed models are allowed. The aspect which was least clear was the extent to which these ventures were ends in themselves or were designed to draw potential paying students towards their hosts (except for Rice model).

A very crisp and concise response, Guy. It was interesting to see you confirm my conclusion that it was pretty difficult to fit any of the 4 nominated organisations neatly into Wiley’s sustainability models.