MOOCs and Online Learning During COVID-19: Tips for Staying Motivated While Learning Online

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Online learning is the perfect solution for continuing your education and professional development during the COVID-19 pandemic. With MOOCs (massive open online courses) and other online learning platforms, you can learn from anywhere in the world at any time. But with the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are wondering how they can continue their education and professional development remotely. In this video, we offer tips for staying productive and motivated while learning online with a successful online learner, Alethia. Alethia is a successful online learner who offers tips for staying productive and motivated while learning online. Watch this video to learn from her experience!



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