Hmm. The employers I have encountered have been happy paying for stuff that brings some credibility to the company as well, such as certifications or master the

Hmm. The employers I have encountered have been happy paying for stuff that brings some credibility to the company as well, such as certifications or master thesis grants. MOOC's just don't have the credibility generally speaking yet, so unfortunately it doesn't make sense to spend the effort even thinking about them.