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Concise definition of self-directed learning, six bullet points, and a nice infographic of self-directed learning. An important point mentioned: "One of the misconception about self-directed learning is that learners learn in complete isolation from others while in fact the core idea behind SDL is that learning is driven by intrinsic motivational factors  stemming from the learners own desire to learn and drive his/her learning experience beginning with recognizing a need to learn."

self-directed learning toolkit

Created by Debbie Fucoloro - ETMOOC was successful because it provided participants a community built on trust, challenge, self-direction, relevance, and passion.

Dr. Heather Farmakis shares some keys to successful online learning - especially as it relates to participation in MOOCs

An Summary of critiques of mitra's 'hole in the wall' experiment giving kids computers, and his conclusion that we no longer need schools.

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.