“(unknown current hero — generic online-learning pattern)”
edX's hero reads like any MOOC platform. The founding story (Harvard + MIT) and the credential weight (university-backed certificates) are the moat, but neither appears in the first viewport. Visitors comparing edX to Coursera or Udemy don't see a reason to stay.
“Harvard, MIT, and 200+ universities teach here. Earn credentials employers recognize — free to start.”
Leads with the two strongest brand names in education, quantifies the network, names the outcome (recognized credentials), and reduces risk (free to start). Four conversion levers in one line.