The first means is relativity. Deliberately look for things in the course that relate to you, your life, ministry goals, etc. Steer your assignments toward personal interest. Apply what you read to real life situations with which you are familiar. This may not always seem possible, but it is.
Research shows a little effort here pays off big time in retention and satisfaction.
The second way is the bootstrap approach. After you've done everything else, think positively, try a little coaching, cheerleading, balcony-person encouragement. Classrooms are designed to focus attention and support academic work. The location of your PC may not. Some basic elements that can get overlooked in online education are the need for a place to concentrate and an adequate workspace for books, papers, files, articles, and writing.