Autodidacts are people who learn on their own. Even if you're enrolled in an online school, self-learning is one of the most important skills you can develop. Long after you've graduated, you'll have a world of knowledge available...if only you know how to access it.

A recent post on the blog DumbLittleMan considers the value of audodidacticism:

"Whether you've gone to college or not, you can learn just about anything these days on your own. Want to learn about the classics? Carpentry and home maintenance? Philosophy or cooking? Chess or computer programming? It's all online, and with a little bit of excitement, you can motivate yourself to learn a subject in a growing number of ways.

Why self-education? Well, besides the obvious reasons of wanting to improve yourself, prepare yourself for success, and just learn as much as you can, self-education offers a few extra benefits: you can learn at your own pace, and in your own way. You can follow your passions, and learn about things that excite you. There's no price for failure, but there's every reward for success."

You can use the web to learn on your own via ebooks, podcasts, online classes, and educational emails. Learn more here - Become an Autodidact: 10 Ways to Become a Self Taught Master.