By Pat Bowden, published November 7, 2017.
In the last three months, 560 free online courses have been released from more than 200 universities. They cover a wide range of subjects and although most are in English, several other languages are also represented. Most are self-paced courses. Continue reading
By Pat Bowden, published October 10, 2017.
We don’t always need a reward for finishing tasks. Sometimes the self-satisfaction of completing a task can be its own reward. If you are having trouble with motivation, however, giving yourself rewards for making progress can help. Continue reading
By Pat Bowden, published September 19, 2017.
Are you thinking about taking a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) but are worried it might be too hard or take up too much time? You’re not alone. Many people spend too much time thinking about things rather than simply jumping in and giving them a go. Continue reading
By Pat Bowden, published September 12, 2017.
“Mindshift” is a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) that was launched in April 2017 and is now on several Top MOOC lists. I am proud to have a small role in this MOOC. Continue reading
By Pat Bowden, published September 5, 2017.
How often do we wake up full of good intentions for the day, then look back afterwards to realize we haven’t done many of the tasks we planned? Continue reading
By Pat Bowden, published August 22, 2017.
When looking for a new job or career, can taking some MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) improve your resume? The answer is “Yes!”
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By Pat Bowden, published May 10, 2017.
Okay, so you’ve chosen an online course. Now you need to find or make the time to do the course or MOOC.
By Pat Bowden, published May 10, 2017.
Do you tend to dip into things and start off with loads of enthusiasm, only to find a few days or weeks down the track that your motivation has gone, or you are into the next project without having completed the first one?
How do you keep motivated for an online course without a teacher constantly reminding you when to hand in the next assignment? There are several strategies to keep that self-motivation level high.