%0 Journal Article %A Kop, Rita %D 2011 %E McGreal, Rory %E Conrad, Dianne %J The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning %K presence %K power %K pedagogy %K open learning %K online learning %K networked learning %K learner autonomy %K e-learning %K connectivism %N 3 %P 19-38 %T The challenges to connectivist learning on open online networks: Learning experiences during a massive open online course %U http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/882 %V 12 %X Self-directed learning on open online networks is now a possibility as communication and resources can be combined to create learning environments. But is it really? There are some challenges that might prevent learners from having a quality learning experience. This paper raises questions on levels of learner autonomy, presence, and critical literacies required in active connectivist learning. %8 03/2011 %@ 1492-3831 %( International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning %* yes %> https://www.oerknowledgecloud.org/archive/882-7678-2-PB.pdf